Shirley, Allison & Allen Lazenby

Michelle Tierney, Joel Mathews, Stacy Jordan, Susan Griffe & Jason Majors

John Reeder, Scott & Jeff Wampold   

Courtney Brown & Whitney Tew

Francis Boyle & Sarah Walton

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he 32nd Annual Sandestin Triathlon was held on Saturday, September 8 at the 
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, where competitors ran, 
biked, and swam through one of the most scenic areas in Northwest Florida.  
Pushing their bodies to the limit, over 700 competitors took part in this notable 

competition this year. This year’s sponsors were Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Visit South 
Walton, Coca-Cola, Ace Hardware South Walton, YOLO Boards, and Soothing Arts. 

The Annual Sandestin Triathlon at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is recognized as one 

of the most prominent athletic events in Northwest Florida. Athletes compete in an 880-
yard swim in the Gulf of Mexico, 20 miles of biking along scenic Hwy 30-A and 4.0 miles 
of running through Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The Sandestin Triathlon is a USA 
Triathlon-sanctioned event. It is one of the area’s best events for spectators and it’s free to 
watch.

All proceeds from the Sandestin Triathlon benefi t Sandestin Foundation for Kids, which 

provides funds to be gifted to children and families. Sandestin Foundation for Kids’ goal is to 
provide support immediately, when it is needed most to children throughout the community 
and abroad.

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris

   VIP Destin at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

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