SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. - s4story -- South Seas will welcome athletes from across the country to Captiva Island on Sept. 27 for the annual South Seas Captiva Island Triathlon, a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event and part of the 2026 USA Triathlon State Championship Pilot Program. An annual tradition at South Seas, the beginner-friendly race pairs a swim in the Gulf with a bike course closed to vehicular traffic and a scenic run along the island's shoreline.

The event offers five ways to compete. The Super Sprint Triathlon, designed for first-time racers, includes a 200-yard swim, five-mile bike ride and 1.5-mile run. Athletes seeking a longer distance can choose the Sprint Triathlon, a quarter-mile swim, 10-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run, or the Sprint Duathlon, a one-mile run, 10-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. The Sprint Aquabike pairs a quarter-mile swim with a 10-mile bike ride, and two- or three-person teams can take on the course together in the Sprint Triathlon Relay.

Races begin between 7:15 and 7:40 a.m., depending on the event, at South Seas. Captiva Drive will close at Blind Pass from 6:45 to 9 a.m. for the race, the main road onto Captiva Island from Sanibel. With parking extremely limited on the island, spectators are asked to carpool with athletes or park in designated areas outside the resort gates and ride the trolley, which begins running at 5 a.m., to the start and finish line.

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Throughout race weekend, South Seas will host resort activities for participants and their families, turning race day into a getaway for the whole group.

Registration and full event details, including course maps and packet pickup, are available at trisignup.com/Race/FL/CaptivaIsland/CaptivaIslandTriathlon (https://www.trisignup.com/Race/FL/CaptivaIsland/CaptivaIslandTriathlon).

About South Seas

Presenting classic island charm, the 330-acre South Seas is nestled among mangroves with more than half of the resort a dedicated wildlife preserve and estuary. Outstanding golf, famed fishing, boating, yachting and discovering storied barrier islands, flavorful dining and memorable island adventures are among the unforgettable experiences of a South Seas guest. The resort has been a cherished destination for more than 75 years. As a new chapter begins, one that has been inspired by the many past generations of guests and thoughtfully recast for the future, South Seas is dedicated to delivering a resilient, world-class resort. SouthSeas.com (https://www.southseas.com/)