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Heart O' Dixie Triathlon

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calendar_today 20 Jun, 2026

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sell $110.00 – $135.00

About the Event

The 46th edition of the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon will be held on Saturday June 20th, 2026 - during the Neshoba County Fair. The race begins at 6:30 a.m. with a 1/2 mile swim in Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville, MS -  followed by a 27 mile bike ride down hwy 15 into Philadelphia, MS -  it concludes with a 6.5 mile run finishing on the horse racing track at the historic Neshoba County Fairgrounds. The first Heart O' Dixie Triathlon was held in 1980 not long after the first modern swim/bike/run Triathlon event was held at Mission Bay in San Diego, California in 1974.  The Heart O' Dixie Triathlon is one of the longest running triathlons in the United States. We invite you to come experience one of the most unique, yet thrilling triathlons in the U.S.

Races Offered

Individual

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 35 Miles

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06:30

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$110.00

Team Captain (creates team)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 35 Miles

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06:30

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$135.00

Team Member (joins existing team)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 35 Miles

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06:30

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$0.00

Test

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 35 Miles

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timer

06:30

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Louisville.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 21.0° / 32.6°
wb_sunny 22.5° / 34.0°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 8.3 /
water_drop 67.8%

About Louisville

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Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, is known for the Kentucky Derby horserace and as the "gateway to the south" from southern Indiana. It's a lively mid-sized city with an excellent dining scene, ample opportunities for bourbon tasting, and interesting public art. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball — the Louisville Slugger.

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