Zarzaur Law Santa Rosa Island Triathlon

The name says it all!

Everything you will receive (T-shirts, medals & awards) at this race will be from past races. There is no rhyme or reason to what you receive, it’s a mystery! This is a RunPensacola event, so you know it’ll be properly managed & timed. Being the lowest price race of the Run Pensacola brand, you’ll have plenty of leftover cash to tip the bartenders at the soon-to-be Famous: Leftover Post Race Party at Crabs.

Packet Pick Up Info

Friday, May 8th 2026

Location: Running Wild, 3012 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32503

Time: 3pm – 6pm

Race Day

Saturday, May 9th 2026

Location: Crabs at Casino Beach Parking Lot

Time: 6:30am – 7:30am

Race Start Time 8AM

In 1996, Ann Knight and her friend Janet Boylan put on the very first Santa Rosa Island Triathlon. On race day, as they watched a few hundred new triathletes struggle to complete the race, they decided that a training program for new triathletes might be a good idea.

And so the Mere Mortals program was born in 1997. Ann teamed up with her husband Charlie to plan for the second annual SRI Tri, and Janet took on the task of organizing a free training group for those who might want help getting ready for their first Triathlon. In those first few years, 20-30 people would meet on Pensacola Beach and work their way up from short drills of swimming, biking, and running, eventually building up to a combined practice Tri that covered the full distance of the SRI Tri on the very same course they’d use on race day.

In the years since then, Mere Mortals has grown from an informal gathering to an organized event with attendance often exceeding 200 members. It is now managed by Tri Gulf Coast, the local triathlon club, and staffed by numerous volunteers who handle sign in, water safety, bike course monitoring, run water stops, refreshments, and weekly expert guest speakers!

If you’re thinking of trying out your first triathlon and you live anywhere near Pensacola beach, there is no better way to prepare than Mere Mortals!

Seiz Up: A Run for Epilepsy Awareness invites runners of all levels to take on the scenic shores of Pensacola Beach in support of a great cause. Choose your challenge with a full marathon, half marathon, or an energetic 5K fun run—all designed to raise awareness for epilepsy while enjoying the stunning coastal views.

After crossing the finish line, celebrate with an exciting awards ceremony and a beachside after-party! Age division awards will be given for male and female competitors in each category, along with overall winners for each race. Plus, make sure to stop by the Gulfside Pavilion, where vendors will be set up with all kinds of goodies for some shopping fun.

Best of all, every stride helps make a difference, with all proceeds going toward epilepsy awareness and support efforts. Lace up, hit the sand, and be part of something bigger—this is more than a race, it’s a movement!