The Board of Directors of Mobile Baykeeper has determined that it is in the best interest of the community at large to transition the 2020 Publix Grandman Triathlon to a virtual race, held September 19 to 26, 2020. 

“We understand you might think virtual races are silly, but joining virtually means you support Mobile Baykeeper’s mission for clean water, clean air and healthy communities,” says Casi Callaway, Race Director for the triathlon and Executive Director & Baykeeper of Mobile Baykeeper. “We simply cannot fund programs like water quality monitoring, environmental education and urgent campaigns like coal ash without the support of our Grandman racers.”

The race typically consists of a 1/3-mile swim in Mobile Bay, an 18.6-mile bike through downtown Fairhope and a 3.1-mile run along the Bay. For the virtual version, triathlete and Race Coordinator Meredith Diskin is developing a selection of suggested courses, including the original Grandman course, where staff will set up buoys for both Saturdays of the virtual race.

To entice more people to participate, the swag bags got upgraded to include the typical racer tech T-shirt and finisher's medal, as well as discounts and gift certificates from several sponsors including Publix, Fleet Feet, Runnin’ Wild, Run-N-Tri, OM Personal Training and more. Winners will still receive the same first place prizes as in the full race – including a night at the Grand Hotel for top male and female finishers and the signature Grandman handmade tiles from Anne Webb Pottery. 

For more information, visit TheGrandman.com.