E2M TRIATHLON COURSE

The Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon Weekend boasts the most unique and challenging course in Florida, and some might say the country. The first tri in South Florida’s history to abandon athletes on an island has become a national phenomenon after its five short years of existence. Don't wait to register to compete, it does close out!

The sun rises over Biscayne Bay and you are embarking on an early morning boat ride. All is calm on your voyage to Escape Island until…ABANDON SHIP!!!

After jumping ship and swimming to Escape Island, you and 999 other athletes prepare to embark on a challenging and exhilarating race during the Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon Weekend. The race of your life lies ahead of you.

Olympic Distance presented by Cytomax & Muscle Milk

Start
The Olympic Distance presented by Cytomax & Muscle Milk race implements wave starts from the shore of Escape Island.

Swim Course (.9 Mile/ 1.4 KM)     
Starts on Escape Island and heads back to Miami in the open waters of Biscayne Bay north of the Venetian and MacArthur Causeways. Land ashore at Margaret Pace Park and head to the transition as hundreds of fans cheer you on. 

Click here for Olympic Distance Swim Course Map.

Bike Course (24.8 Mile/ 40 KM)
The bike course takes you over the bay on a straightaway into Miami Beach using the Julia Tuttle Causeway. The two lap course provides you with a challenge as you climb the causeway while remaining within view of Escape Island. This portion of the course requires you to climb the causeway's bridges 8 times, and this is where the better riders are separated from the rookies. The course also passes through Miami’s revamped Wynwood Design District and past some of Miami Beach’s well known mansions along Alton Road.

Click here for the Olympic Distance Bike Course Map and Turn by Turn.

Run Course (6.2 Mile/ 10 KM)
The course takes you past the Carnival Performing Arts Center and Miami Herald buildings, two of Miami's signature architectural landmarks. You then begin the climb over the MacArthur Causeway, running along cruise ship row and Hibiscus & Palm Island mansions. You'll make your turn around at Star Island, home of Miami's rich and famous. As you complete your run back over over the bridge, you will have one last glimpse off to your right of where it all started, Escape Island.

Click here for the Olympic Distance Run Course Map.

Out of the water and out of Swim Transition to head out for the bike by 9:00 AM
(or 1 hr. and 10 min. from last wave start time)

Bike
Off the bike and out of Bike Transition to head out for the run by 11:00 AM
(or 3 hrs. and 10 min. from last wave start time)

Finish
At the finish line by 12:20 PM
(or 4 hrs. and 30 min. from last wave start time)

Finishers of the Olympic Distance presented by Cytomax & Muscle Milk before 12:20 PM (or 4 hours and 30 minutes) will receive a finisher’s medal.

Sprint Distance presented by Mack Cycle & Fitness

Start
The Sprint Distance implements a mass start from the shore line of the mainland.

Swim Course (.25 Mile)
The Sprint swim is straight out from the shore line for a left turn that then stays parallel with the shore line and another left turn towards the swim finish. 

Click here for Sprint Swim Course Map.

Bike Course (13 Miles/ 21 KM)
The sprint distance for the bike portion is one loop of the Olympic Distance course, taking you over the ocean on a straightaway into Miami Beach using the Julia Tuttle Causeway. The single lap course provides you with a challenge as you climb the causeway while remaining within view of Escape Island. The course also passes through Miami’s revamped Wynwood Design District and past some of Miami Beach’s well known mansions along Alton Road.

Click here for the Sprint Bike Course Map and Turn by Turn.

Finish with friends, family and hundreds of spectators at Margaret Pace Park with Escape Island in the background. Grab a cold drink and some shade then relax while you help cheer on the rest of the field as they finish the toughest race in the East. 

Additional Swim Info

Wetsuits:
Wetsuits will NOT be allowed. Water temperature is expected to be above 78°. This is in accordance with USAT guidelines.

Warning: The swim can be a difficult trek because currents and wind can aggravate the calm waters of Biscayne Bay and part of the course does traverse the Intra Coastal Waterway - many triathletes do not make the swim cut-off.  In addition, we must warn you that the bike can also be a challenging ride because of winds that normally come from the east or whip up off of the bay.  The run is also nothing to take for granted, as it also has an incline and limited shade. There is a reason why some triathletes have referred to this as the hardest triathlon they have ever done (some have said it is as hard as a half iron distance race).