Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon 2026 — Louisville, MS

Date
June 20, 2026
Location
Louisville, MS
Venue
Lake Tiak-O'Khata
Start Time
6:30 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $180.00
Events
Individual, Team Captain (creates team), Team Member (joins existing team), Test
Includes
T-Shirt and other race swag
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The 47th 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 7 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 and is an annual fundraiser for The Refuge of MS. We invite you to come experience one of the most unique, yet thrilling triathlons in the U.S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon 2026 — Louisville, MS?

Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon 2026 — Louisville, MS takes place on June 20, 2026. The race is held in Louisville, Mississippi.

Where is Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon 2026 — Louisville, MS held?

Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon 2026 — Louisville, MS is held at Lake Tiak-O'Khata in Louisville, Mississippi.

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