2 triathlon events in Brevard County, Florida

Ever wanted to do a triathlon? Looking for a group of like minded individuals to train with while learning from some of the best in the sport?

Join New Wave Triathlon Club for our spring triathlon training camp! Camp will kick off the week of March 30, 2026 and conclude with the Pineppleman Triathlon on June 7, 2026. This triathlon training camp is for ALL experience levels, paces and speeds. You do not need to be racing Pineappleman Triathlon to be part of the camp.

Coaching will be conducted by Rebekah Ash and Yagen Gutierrez. All training will be delivered via Final Surge, and the weekly in person training schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday 6pm: Optional run speed workout at rotating locations

• Thursday 6pm: Open water swim at Rotary Park

• Saturday 7am: Longer ride / brick workout from Oars and Paddles park

• Sunday 7am: Long run at rotating locations

Other notable dates:

• Saturday, April 11th - Bike handling and transition skills practice

• Saturday, May 9th - 7am Mock (practice) triathlon at Ryckman Park

• Saturday, June 6th - Swim Course preview on the Pineappleman Triathlon swim course (Ryckman Park)

• **Due to the club supporting Ironman Jacksonville, the weekend of May 16-17 will be an independent training weekend (you will receive all training details ahead of time and accountability following!)

Other perks of camp:

• Personalized 10-week training schedule through Final Surge

• Camp shirt and swim cap

• Group Training Atmosphere

• FREE transition clinic, mock tri and Pineappleman Triathlon swim course preview

• 20% off all New Wave services for duration of camp

• Access to closed Facebook group for questions, encouragement and accountability

• Optional weekly sport specific strength add on

You don’t have to be a New Wave Tri Club member to register! Registration rates increase on March 16, 2026.

We are also offering a virtual option! You will receive all of the same training plan and details through Final Surge, access to the closed Facebook group and are invited to the transition clinic, mock triathlon and Pineappleman swim course preview!

Join us for the Historic Rotary Pineapple Man Triathlon. Founded in 1985, the Rotary Pineapple Man Triathlon is the oldest USAT sanctioned triathlon in the state of Florida.

Event date: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Location: Ryckman Park (Map)

Event Start: 7:00am (Triathlon & Duathlon Simultaneous Start)

SATURDAY - June 6, 2026

1:00-5:00 PM: Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Community Center Melbourne Beach (Map)

507 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

SUNDAY - June 7, 2026

5:00-6:30 AM: Packet Pickup (Arriving after 6:30 a.m. may cause you to miss the race)

5:00 AM: Transition Area (TA) Opens: Bike Number Attached and Body Marking required to enter Transition

5:00 AM: Body marking on sidewalk between Historic Ryckman House and Transition Area

6:25 AM: Sunrise

6:40 AM: Transition Closes / Final Call for participants to go to Pier end

6:45 AM: Pre-Race Meeting on Pier

6:55 AM: National Anthem at Pier end

7:00 AM: Race Starts

9:00 AM: Awards Ceremony (Approx. Time)

Breakfast, Prizes & Giveaways begin when all Racers have finished.

TRIATHLON COURSE - SWIM/BIKE/RUN

SWIM: 0.25 mile Rectangle course around the historic Melbourne Beach Pier in the Indian River Lagoon.

BIKE: 12 miles Out and back loop; includes a 4 mile straight-away along side a string of ocean side parks and wildlife preserves south on A1A – long, straight, flat and fast.

RUN: 3.1 miles (5K) Loop through peaceful residential beach-side neighborhoods with water available at miles 1 and 2

DUATHLON COURSE - RUN/BIKE/RUN

RUN #1: 2 miles Loop through residential beach-side neighborhoods with water available at miles 1 Start is simultaneous with the first swim wave.

BIKE: 12 miles Out and back loop; includes a 4 mile straight-away along side a string of ocean side parks and wildlife preserves south on A1A – long, straight, flat and fast.

RUN #2: 3.1 miles (5K) Loop through peaceful residential beach-side neighborhoods with water available at miles 1 and 2.

AQUABIKE COURSE - SWIM/BIKE

SWIM: 0.25 mile Rectangle course around the historic Melbourne Beach Pier in the Indian River Lagoon.

BIKE: 12 miles Out and back loop; includes a 4 mile straight-away along side a string of ocean side parks and wildlife preserves south on A1A – long, straight, flat and fast. Your Time STOPS at Transition Entrance.

FINISHER MEDAL to ALL FINISHERS!

TRIATHLON: Top Overall First Place Finishers Male / Female

Top Overall Masters (40 and up) Male / Female

Awards 3 deep in 5 year Age Groups (14 & under thru 85 & up) , Clydesdale (Men 220+lbs), Athena (Women 165+ lbs), Physically Challenged, Military/LEO/PSO, Novice, Fat Tire, and Relay Teams.

NOVICE: Awards for Top 10 Fastest Males & Females

DUATHLON: Awards for Top 3 Male & Female Duathletes (No Age Groups)

AQUABIKE: Awards for Top 3 Male & Female AquaBike (No Age Groups)