Portofino Island Santa Rosa Sound | Santa Rosa Island Triathlon

Highlights From The 2009 Event

Special Thanks

This event depends on our fantastic sponsors and volunteers. Without either we would not be able to put on such a great race. Our generous sponsors are listed below and deserve our gratitude.

Special Triathlon Lodging Rates Available For Beautiful Pensacola Beach!

We have negotiated a $99 soundside rate at the host hotel, The Hampton Inn on Pensacola Beach, during the early registration period and you will want to take advantage of that. Call the hotel at 850-932-6800 or 800-320-8108, ask for sales (Kelly or Katie) and ask for the triathlon rate which is good from September 29 through October 4th. Luxury accommodations are available at Portofino, Emerald Isle and The Beach Club with special triathlon rates we have arranged for you. You can reserve a luxury sky-home/condominium for a substantial discount! These sky-homes can accommodate larger parties resulting in greater savings. Call 866-206-0323 and ask for the group rate for SRI Triathlon. There are many great properties available!

Sponsor: Santa Rosa Island Authority

Pensacola Beach is owned by Escambia County, Florida, and is under the direction of the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA). They are the governing body on the Island and are an essential component in assuring that we have well organized, safe race. In addition to safety they provide funding as a Sponsor of the event.

Sponsor: Portofino Island Resort

Situated along eight miles of white sand beaches within the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Portofino Island offers the perfect balance of indulgence and natural beauty. Portofino’s protected shoreline offers endless opportunities for recreation and rejuvenation on, in, or around the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Santa Rosa Sound. Ask about special SRI TRI rates.

Sponsor: Palm Tiki

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Charlie Knight’s original, one-of-a-kind sculptures resonate with a primal, creative energy that captures the power and beauty of the ocean and the creatures that live in and around it.Palm Tiki, offers a taste of a disappearing life-style, one much less hurried than your own. He enjoys meeting people at his studio on Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze, and loves to talk about his art and inspiration.

Sponsor: Eye Dye

The mantra at Eye Dye is that they take apparel promotions to new levels of visibility. Eye Dye creates unique, hand-crafted, tie dyed and screen printed garments such as our race tee shirts. They will find the product you need or dye trying!