Entry fees for the 41st Annual PineappleMan Triathlon/Duathlon range from $89 to $278 depending on your chosen event. Held in Melbourne Beach, Florida on June 6, 2027, this race offers three formats: triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike. The event starts at 7:00 AM from the venue located at 509 Ocean Avenue. Whether you're looking for the full triathlon experience or prefer to skip either the swim or run, PineappleMan provides flexibility for different training focuses and fitness levels. Melbourne Beach's location on Florida's Space Coast offers convenient coastal access for athletes traveling to compete.
From the Race Organizer
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 6, 2027 Location: Ryckman Park (Map) Event Start: 7:00am (Triathlon & Duathlon Simultaneous Start) SATURDAY - June 5, 2027 1:00-5:00 PM: Pre-Race Packet Pickup Community Center Melbourne Beach (Map) 507 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 SUNDAY - June 6, 2027 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 3 Overall ELITE Finishers Male / Female Top Overall Masters (40 and up) Male / Female (Age Group) 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, 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)
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Melbourne Beach, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Indian River Networks 41st Annual PineappleMan Triathlon/Duathlon 2027 — Melbourne Beach, FL?
Indian River Networks 41st Annual PineappleMan Triathlon/Duathlon 2027 — Melbourne Beach, FL takes place on June 6, 2027. The race is held in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Where is Indian River Networks 41st Annual PineappleMan Triathlon/Duathlon 2027 — Melbourne Beach, FL held?
Indian River Networks 41st Annual PineappleMan Triathlon/Duathlon 2027 — Melbourne Beach, FL is held at 509 Ocean Avenue in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
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