Top Gun: A Triathlon Tradition in Tampa, Florida | Saturday August 3
2024 marks the 24th anniversary of one of Tampa Bay’s longest-standing triathlons. Multi-sport athletes of all calibers gather from around Florida to compete in this USAT sanctioned competition. Typically selling out well before race day, and limited to 500 participants, this is an anticipated community event.
As an avid cycling community member, Matt Scarbourough and Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law are proud sponsors of this year's competition which will take place at Fort De Soto Park on August 3rd, 2024, starting at 7am.
“I’ve lived and cycled in Tampa for more than 20 years, and every summer I hear fellow cyclists getting psyched for Top Gun. I’m thrilled to be an event sponsor this year and support triathletes in Florida.” - Matt Scarborough.
How you can participate:
Top Gun offers a range of ways for multisport athletes to get involved in the event. From beginners competing in their first triathlon to seasoned veterans, athletes can take their pick of race type and length to compete with a team or individually. There is the traditional sprint triathlon (0.25 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 3.1 mile run), the aqua-bike (0.25 mile swim, 10 mile bike), or duathlon (1.5 mile run, 10 mile bike, 3.1 mile run). There are also events reserved for active duty military, which aligns with the race’s namesake, and Top Gun, 1986 blockbuster movie.
Why Top Gun Triathlon?
For triathletes: this is definitely an activity you won’t want to miss, as Fort De Soto has over 7 miles of waterfront and 3 miles of white soft sand. It is a good place to spend the day competing or cheering on an athlete, with wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly locations along with historic fort tours. Ranked within the top five best cities for veterans to live, St. Petersburg, Florida is a gorgeous backdrop for this event.
With finisher prizes and other amenities, Top Gun triathlon is a fun filled day for the cycling and multisport community and Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law couldn’t be more content to be on the group and offer support.
Cyclists and Triathletes: Get Involved at Fort De Soto
Check out Thunderbolt MultiSports website for all the details and sign up today!
Ride with us: Join Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law Team
If you’re an inspiring multisport athlete, and you are interested in joining the Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law team, we want to hear from you. As part of our sponsorship, we have 50 discount codes for participants. Send us a message on Instagram @bicycleaccidentlaw and tell us why you’d be a good fit for the team.
The Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law team will also be competing in other events, such as Fort De Soto's Triathlon Series organized by Integrity Multisports and Last Chance Triathlon on 11/17, also in Fort De Soto.
