From the Organizer
Join us for the YMCA’s 15th Annual Soggy Seals Triathlon!
This beginner-friendly triathlon is perfect for first-time triathletes, seasoned participants, and teams looking for a fun, new challenge.
Compete as an individual, family, or grab a few friends and take it on as a team.
Run: 5k
Bike: 8 Miles
Swim: 300 Yards
A wonderful triathlon for beginners, or teams!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Owens Cross Roads 3s, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
City Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Soggy Seals Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
84
Days to train
- Race
- Soggy Seals Triathlon
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Soggy Seals Triathlon?
- Soggy Seals Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Huntsville, Alabama on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Soggy Seals Triathlon?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at 1000 Weatherly Rd SE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Soggy Seals Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Soggy Seals Triathlon
Sep 12, 2026