Expect intermittent road closures and traffic delays during race weekend, April 24-26.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — April 13, 2026 – The 43rd St. Anthony’s Triathlon will bring more than 3,000 participants and visitors to St. Petersburg. The three-day event features the Meek & Mighty Triathlon on Saturday, April 25, and the Olympic- and Sprint-distance races on Sunday, April 26.
As preparations are finalized, race officials are reminding residents that some streets will experience intermittent road closures and travel delays. The Olympic- and Sprint-distance races will follow the same route and delays can be expected from approximately 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Most roads will be open, but traffic will be delayed at various times on several streets to accommodate the safety of both the athletes who will participate in the race and spectators who will watch from the sidelines. Local residents are encouraged to find alternate routes during race time. All course information and maps can be found on the St. Anthony’s Triathlon website at https://satriathlon.com/course-maps/.
“For more than 40 years, St. Petersburg residents have been cheering on our participants as they make their way through our city’s picturesque neighborhoods,” said Patrick McGee, Triathlon manager and race director. “We want to make sure that our neighbors know how much we appreciate their help to make this annual event a success.”
Neighbors who would like to be a part of the action have several ways to join the fun. The St. Anthony’s Triathlon is open to all levels of athletes, from amateur to professional. For kids and novice adults, there is the Meek & Mighty Triathlon. Professionals and weekend warriors are invited to tackle the main Triathlon, for both Olympic- and Sprint-distance races. To be close to the action but not in the races, many volunteer opportunities also are available. Register to compete or to volunteer at www.SATriathlon.com.
For a turn-by-turn look at the bike and run courses, please visit the St. Anthony’s Triathlon Athlete Guide.
The St. Anthony’s Triathlon continues to grow in popularity and gain national recognition. The Olympic-distance event has a reputation throughout the triathlon community as an essential race for any resume. This year’s Olympic- and Sprint-distance events are part of the USAT State Championship Pilot Program for Florida. The Meek & Mighty event is a part of USA Triathlon’s Youth State Series. And we also have a 2026 USAT Para Nationals Qualifier – Adaptive Sprint.
For more information about the 2026 races, athletes, St. Anthony’s Triathlon Health & Fitness Expo and surrounding activities, visit SATriathlon.com, the St. Anthony’s Triathlon’s Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. We invite you to be a part of the conversation using the hashtags #StAnthonysTri and #FindYourFinishLine.
About St. Anthony’s Hospital
St. Anthony’s Hospital is a 448-bed hospital founded in 1931 as a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, N.Y. The hospital has a rich history dedicated to improving the health of the community by providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate care, and opened a new patient tower with 90 private rooms in 2022. Part of BayCare Health System, St. Anthony’s Hospital is located at 1200 Seventh Ave. N in St. Petersburg, Florida. For more information: BayCare.org/SAH.
About BayCare Health System
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 16 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Its mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care.
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