Crystal River Triathlon

Schoolhouse Hustle 10K, 5K, 1M Run/Walk

Saturday, April 11, 2026

CREST School

2600 S Panther Pride Dr., Lecanto, FL

Please join us for the 13th Annual Schoolhouse Hustle event. The event takes place on Saturday, April 11th and is part of the Education Foundation’s “Educational Fitness” month which helps to raise money for public education while focusing on the importance of healthy minds and bodies.

In addition to all the fun you'll have on race day, you get a super cool event shirt and a custom finisher medal Not to mention, your registration entry still goes towards the Spirit Participation Contest for the Citrus County school of your choice. It’s time to get the family up and moving in 2026!

School Spirit Contest- Wear Your School Colors and Register with your School Name! All participants are encouraged to wear their school colors. Every participant can run/walk on behalf of any Citrus County public school. The school with the most overall participants & the school with the highest participant/student ratio (based on student enrollment) will each win a $1,000 GRANT.

Back Again This Year! In addition to the Spirit Award for the School with the Most Participants, there will be the Group award for the Company or Organization that has the most participation. So get your friends, co-workers or group together and register with your Company/Organization name and just might be this year's winner! WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON RACE DAY!

BACK THIS YEAR! BUS TRANSPORTATION to and from the Race Site will be available from all Citrus County Schools for Students and their Families. You must register and sign up for this option by April 8th. Buses will depart from the schools at approximately 6:00 AM and will be returning back to the school at approximately 11:00 AM.

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5K/1M Entry Fee: Students (12 and Under) $5 Students (13-18) $10

Adults (18+): $25 CCSB Employee: $20

10K Entry Fee: Students (12 and Under) $10 Students (13-18) $15

Adults (18+): $35 CCSB Employee: $30

SCHEDULE

*** NOTE DATE CHANGE TO THURSDAY ***

THURSDAY: (There will be NO early packet pickup on Friday)

4:00 - 7:00 pm Early Packet Pick-up at Gulf to Lake Marine & Trailers, 700 S Thompson Ave, Lecanto, FL 34461

SATURDAY:

7:00 am Packet Pick-Up and Day of Race Registration Opens

7:00 - 11:00 am Family Health Expo & "YMCA Kids Zone Opens

7:30 am Mascot Olympics

8:00 am 10K & 5K Start

8:30 am 1 Mile Walk Start

10:00 am Awards Presentation (approximate)

AWARDS FOR 10K & 5K EVENTS:

Overall Individual Male/Female

Overall Masters (40+) Male/Female

Medals 3 Deep in 5 year Age Groups (Age 15 thru 85 & up) AND Kids 7-Under, 8-9, 10-12, 13-14

COURSE INFORMATION:

Experience trail running at its finest in the heart of the Withlacoochee State Forest. The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K take place on the hiking and equestrian trails within the Two Mile Prairie Tract, just outside Lecanto, FL.

Runners will travel through scenic sandhills, oak forests, and wet prairies, with frequent opportunities to spot local wildlife along the course. This is a true Florida trail running experience—beautiful, rugged, and memorable.

Race Distances & Course Details:

Marathon: 2 × 13.1-mile loops

Half Marathon: 1 × 13.1-mile loop

10K: Modified loop course

All races are run on natural trail surfaces. Expect sand, roots, and varied terrain.

Bib Pickup & Registration:

Bib Pickup: Sunday, April 19

Registration opens 1 hour before your race start time

Every registered runner receives a race bib and a cotton event t-shirt.

Start Times:

Marathon: 7:00 AM

Half Marathon: 8:00 AM

10K: 8:30 AM

Course cutoff: All courses remain open until 2:00 PM for all distances.

Aid Stations:

There will be three fully stocked aid stations, approximately every 5 miles, offering: Water, Electrolyte sports drink, Soda, Pickle Juice, Chips, Fruit & PB&Js. Important: Due to the distance between aid stations, all participants must carry hydration, such as a handheld bottle, waist pack, or hydration vest or pack.

Post‑Race Celebration & Awards:

All finishers receive a finisher's award for their distance

The top 3 male and female finishers in each distance receive a specially handcrafted award

After the race, grab a hot dog, set up a camp chair, and relax while cheering on fellow runners as they finish.

Camping Information:

Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area offers primitive camping in the equestrian campground.

Please note:

• No water or power hookups available

• Plan to be fully self-sufficient

• The entire campground is reserved for race participants.

Camping Options:

• Tent camping

• Car camping

• RV “boondock” camping (generators permitted)

Campground access: Saturday, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Local Motels/Hotels:

The Gator Den Motel, 12189 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432 - 8 miles

Quality Inn Conference Center at Citrus Hills, 350 E Norvell Bryant Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442 - 9 miles

WoodSpring Suites Inverness, 123 S Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL 34452 - 12 miles

Central Motel, 721 US Hwy 41 S, Inverness, FL 34450 - 14 miles

Econo Lodge, 2575 N NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428 - 17 miles

ROLLOVER POLICY:

A1 Ultra Events does not have a refund policy. However, registered runners can earn a "rollover credit". The rollover credit option is a 75% credit towards the following year. (Available until 7 days before the race.) Participants who choose this option need to re-register for the race the following year and their credit will be waiting at checkout.

Nearly 25 MILLION Americans and 25% of the world's population suffer with chronic pelvic pain. Most suffer in silence, with little access to healthcare. The IPPS MOVE AGAINST PELVIC PAIN CHALLENGE is our way of showing they are not alone during May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month. Throughout the month of May we make an extra effort to spread the word about pelvic pain as part of PELVIC PAIN AWARNESS MONTH! This year we will extend the virtual challenges to run through June 15th. This way you can move your body after sitting for 2 days at our virtual Annual Scientific Meeting on Pelvic Pain!

Research shows that movement and activity is one of the best ways to combat pain. In this challenge, you can chose any combination of events, virtual 10k run/walk, virtual 5k run/walk, virtual 10/20k bike ride, Zoom Pilates, Bollywood Dance or Yoga! So sign up, lace up your shoes, grab a friend, family member or pet and MOVE WITH US AGAINST PELVIC PAIN!

By signing up for this race YOU CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE, keep your body active and help others who live in pain. All funds this year will be go to the International Pelvic Pain Society Research Initiatives (Fred Howard Early Investigator Grant & IPPS Research Development Grant).

CITRUS KIDS TRIATHLON

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Please join us at

Bicentennial Park!

8145 W Bicentennial Park Dr

Crystal River, FL 34429

The 13th Annual Citrus Kids Triathlon, a USA TRIATHLON sanctioned event, is back by popular demand with a Junior Division (Born 2016-2021), Senior Division (Born 2011-2015) and a Tri4Fun division that is open to any aged Youth, Adult or Family. Children ages 5-15 can participate in the Age Group divisions. If you just want to TRI a triathlon then enter the non-competitive Tri4Fun division where adults and children can go together.

Mandatory Packet Pickup AND Bike Drop-Off will be on Friday from 4:00PM-6:30PM and will be held in conjunction with hourly course clinics and a Kids Kickoff Party.

(NOTE: There will be Law Enforcement Security overnight at the race site.)

Your admission includes a Custom Event T-Shirt, Spectacular Finisher Medals, a Backpack full of goodies, plenty of food & drinks, Music, Games and Activities for the whole family and just maybe a really cool award if you finish in the TOP 3 of your age group.

SCHEDULE

Friday, May 1, 2026:

4:00-6:30PM - Mandatory Packet Pick Up & Bike Check-In at Bicentennial Park (Race Site)

4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm - Hourly Walking Course Clinics with the Race Director

Saturday, May 2, 2025:

7:00 AM - Senior Parking Access & Check-in Opens

7:45 AM - Senior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)

8:00 AM - Senior Division Starts

9:00 AM - Senior Awards Ceremony

9:00 AM - Junior & Tri4Fun Parking Access & Check-in Opens

9:45 AM - Junior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)

10:00 AM - Junior Division Starts

10:30 AM - Tri4Fun Starts (All Ages including Adults)

11:30 PM - Junior Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)

ENTRY FEES:

Early Registration (by April 19th) $25.00

Late Registration (by April 29th) $30.00

Day of Race Registration (by May 2nd) $35.00

AWARDS

Awards given for top 3 Boys and Girls in each 1 Year Age Group

Every participant will receive a custom finisher medal as they cross the finish line!

All proceeds to benefit the Citrus County Education Foundation.

This race will be an official USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event in 2026

PRIZES AND SOCIAL

All distances will finish at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. There will be a social event / prize giving at the finish. We will also have food and drinks for purchase which will benefit the Bermuda Zoological Society - please bring cash (small bills preferred!).

EVENT T-SHIRT COLLECTION

Race T-shirts / tank tops will be collected after you finish the swim along with an event towel. This will enable you not to have to load your swim bag with a towel when you check in at your start dock.

Race Numbers and Swim Caps will be collected the Day of the Event from each respective Starting Dock.

ADDITIONAL CHARITY INFORMATION

This is a Charity Event and to date the Round The Sound swim has raised more than $500,000 for local charities. All Donations/pledges will be given to the Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Registered Charity # 179, to support their educational and conservation programs. Visit www.bamz.org for more information. Donations may be made online until 20 October 2026.

NOTES

1. The race committee reserves the right to cancel the entire race or stop any individual at any stage of the race.

2. Average sea temperature for October is 78 degrees F.

3. In the event of extreme adverse weather, changes/modifications can be made to the course. This decision is made by the organizers at 8am on the morning of the race.

GENERAL RULES

1. ANY SWIMMER WHO HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED THE RACE AND IS UNABLE TO FINISH OR WHO MUST WITHDRAW FOR ANY REASON IS OBLIGED TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT HIS/HER POSITION TO A RACE OFFICIAL.

2. In order to be an official entrant, each swimmer must register at the check-in area between 30 and 60 minutes before the start of his/her race.

3. An official swim cap for the race will be provided at each check-in. This cap must be worn as your timing chip will be inside it.

4. Transit swimmers must not cross or interfere with the starting line for shorter races – see Instructions.

5. During the race, directions issued by race officials must be followed.

6. Course marks must be passed on the correct side – see Instructions.

7. No wetsuits will be allowed.

8. An emergency plan card, provided, must be completed and handed in at registration.

9. The Race Committee reserves the right to remove a swimmer from the water who fails to reach a checkpoint by the official closing time - see CUT OFF TIMES for details.

PARKING FOR THE RACE

As all four events finish at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo but start elsewhere, competitors should have someone drop them off at their particular starting points at least 1 hour prior to the start of their race. See Check In times above.

Parking for the finish will not be available at the Aquarium, instead it will be up the hill at Whitney Institute or on Flatt's Victoria Field. Please use these areas responsibly and do not leave any litter.

THE STARTS

Check in will begin 1 hour prior to each start, see CHECK IN TIMES above. At the appropriate start, swimmers will be marked with their numbers and given their official swim cap. Please wear your official swim cap as it contains your timing chip and without it your time will not be recorded. Warm-up will be allowed, but all swimmers must have checked-in and be on land 20 minutes before start time. Swimmers will be checked into the water, in order, by number. Entry into the water shall be FEET FIRST. Diving is not permitted.

All starts will be in-water along the designated start line or rope and will strictly follow the timetable.

10K, 6K AND 4K SWIMMER CHECKPOINTS AND CUT OFF TIMES

All swimmers entered in the 10k, 6k or 4k events will be required to check in at all official check points on their respective course. As a transit swimmer, you will approach the check point dock with the pink course marker buoy on your left shoulder. At the dock, identify yourself by number and confirm that you are fit to continue. At each checkpoint there will be water and Powerade available. Once you are given the go ahead to proceed you should continue on your course. At times there will be yellow 'sausage' shaped buoys that will indicate the direction of the course and are in place to separate you from other swimmers who may be starting a shorter race. Do not swim underneath these 'sausage' buoys.

• 8k Checkpoint (Angel's Grotto) - closes at 11:00am (For 10k swimmers only)

• 6k Checkpoint (Shark Hole) - closes at 12:00pm (For 10k swimmers only)

• 4.25k Checkpoint (Luffalong Dock) - closes at 12:55pm (For 10k and 6k swimmers only)

• Please note that the Bayside Lane Dock is the start point for the 4k swim only. It is NOT a checkpoint for transit swimmers.

• 2.75k Checkpoint (Radnor Estate Road Dock) - closes at 1:55pm (For 10k, 6k and 4k swimmers)

THE FINISH

All swimmers finish at the Aquarium, with an “In-Water” finish through a floating finish arch. Your finishing time and position will be taken as you swim through the arch. If you arrive in a pack please stay in your finishing order and make your way towards the steps to exit the water.

VOLUNTEERS

This event can not take place without the continual support of volunteers. If you or a family member wish to volunteer to help at the Start and Checkpoint docks on race day or with kayak and safety support then please email nick@bows.bm to signup for one of the volunteer positions.

SAFETY BOATS AND KAYAKS

These safety boats are officials of the race and will correct a swimmer who is off course or who misses a mark. Please comply with their directions courteously. Failure to comply will result in your number being reported to the race committee along with the offense. Penalty or disqualification may result.

THE COURSE

The course is an ANTI-CLOCKWISE route around Harrington Sound using islands, docks and buoys as course markers. RULE FOR BUOYS: Other than the yellow sausage buoys. ALL BUOYS MUST BE KEPT ON THE SWIMMER'S LEFT SHOULDER

There are four types of buoys which will be used on the course:

1. PINK TRIANGULAR BUOYS (~6 feet tall pyramids) indicate a check point / water stop along the course - SWIMMERS MUST CHECK IN AT THESE PINK MARKERS,

2. ORANGE TRIANGULAR BUOYS (~6 feet tall pyramids) indicate an island at which swimmers will be making a turn,

3. ORANGE ROUND BUOYS (most are 5 feet tall, some at the end of the route are 8 feet tall) indicate a path for the swimmer, do not turn at these, they are simply for guidance,

4. YELLOW SAUSAGE BUOYS (15 feet long by 18 inches high) indicate a direction for swimmers to follow leading into a Dingles Island, Cockroach Island, and out of the checkpoint with 2.75k to go.

Round the Sound 2026 is sanctioned by Open Water Bermuda, and organized by Bermuda Open Water Swimming Ltd.

Race Fee includes an Event Membership Fee, which provides an Event Membership in Open Water Bermuda for the duration of Round the Sound 2026