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2026 Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon

2026 Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon

August 22nd, 2026Visit website for event schedule

Pelham

The Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon is one of the longest-running triathlons in the country and takes place Oak Mountain State Park.  The race honors the life of Buster Britton - one of the Birmingham area's original triathletes. 

Sprint Distance Triathlon  400 yard swim, 13.1 mile bike and 3 mile run

Olympic Distance Triathlon  12oo yard swim, 26 mile bike and 5.6 mile run

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    Oak Mountain State Park
    • 200 Terrace Drive
    • Pelham, AL 35124
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    Oak Mountain State Park

    Region

    Pelham is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Fees

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    Where to Stay

    Quality Inn

    Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Pelham, AL.

    Sleep Inn

    Create a memorable stay at the Sleep Inn hotel in Pelham, Alabama. Free hot breakfast With great rates and friendly service, we are perfect for both business and leisure travelers.We will make sure you rest easy.

    Extended Stay America Select Suites - Birmingham - Pelham

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    Birmingham South RV Park

    Birmingham South RV Park features 99 RV Sites plus Cabin Units. Each RV site is equipped with water, sewer, and electrical service. Our Park is in close proximity to local restaurants, shopping, & entertainment.

    Hampton Inn & Suites Pelham

    Award Winning Hotel

    Fairfield Inn & Suites - Pelham

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    Oak Mountain State Park Cabins

    Oak Mountain State Park offers ten fully equipped cabins that are open year-round. Linens are furnished in all cabins. Each cabin has two bedrooms with 1- King bed and 2-Queen beds (MAXIMUM CAPACITY 6), one bath, a kitchenette with utensils and cookw...

    Comfort Suites

    Book a room at the Comfort Suites hotel in Pelham, AL
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    Where to Eat

    Golden Rule Bar-B-Q

    Golden Rule is the oldest continuously running restaurant in the state of Alabama, and the sixteenth oldest in the country. If there’s one thing we’ve learned in all that time, it’s how to BBQ. There’s is only only one rule… The Golden Rule!

    Cream and Cones

    The first rolled ice cream shop in Birmingham, we strive to provide the best quality product in a fun and relaxing atmosphere

    Smiley Brothers Speciality Foods

    Opened in 2017, Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods is a specialty butcher shop and deli offering a variety of meats, cheeses, wines, ready-to-eat items, sandwiches, burgers, and more.
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    What to See & Do

    Putter Up

    Experience the ultimate indoor high tech mini golf at Putter Up! Our course features Custom FX lighting, sound, and robotics that create surprises at every turn. Enjoy automated scoring and challenge-driven gameplay.

    Pelham Racquet Club

    The Pelham Racquet Club is a public tennis facility consisting of 20 clay courts and 5 hard courts, all lighted with above tournament grade lighting.

    The Oaks Golf Course

    Oak Mountain Golf Course is a public, 18-hole championship course (par 72) designed by Earl Stone. Repeatedly rated by Golf Digest to be among the top 50-75 public courses in the United States. The Oaks Driving Range now has extended Hours! Golfers c...

    Summer Classics Showroom

    Summer Classics Showroom is a premier retailer which showcases Summer Classics outdoor furniture as well as Gabby indoor furniture.

    Blue Water Park

    Recreational scuba diving and dive training facility. Visit website for more information.

    Pelham Recreation Center

    The Pelham Recreation Center opened the doors January 5, 2018 with a packed house grand opening. The Recreation Center has 3 regulation size basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, the Park and Recreation offices, restrooms, locker rooms, a conferenc...

    Ballantrae Golf Club

    This 18-hole, semi-private golf course is conveniently located just four miles east of I-65 in Pelham, Alabama. It's also the home of the Dixie Section of the PGA.

    South City Theatre

    South City Theatre is a non-profit theatre dedicated to promoting theatre in Shelby County, AL

    Venue31

    Venue 31 is a unique property of nearly six acres located in the heart of Pelham. Formerly home to Marvin's Home Improvement, this venue consists of two large buildings totally nearing 39,000 square feet, five large outdoor covered sheds, and several...
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