Triathlon
Saturday, Sept 19
Distance
Triathlon – 500 m Swim • 15 mi Bike • 3.1 mi Run
Categories
Age Groups – Open to all participants.
General / Overall – Open to all participants.
Rookie / First-Timer – Reserved for athletes completing their first triathlon. This welcoming category allows beginners to race alongside other first timers, though participation is optional. The same courses and USA Triathlon rules apply.
Clydesdales & Athenas – Males 220 lbs+ / Females 165 lbs+
Guardians – Active or retired Police, Fire, EMS, Military, and spouses
Recreational – Timed but Awards Ineligible (Last Swim Wave) - For participants who can safely complete the swim but want extra support from approved swim aids.
Tow buoys are allowed in this category.
Neoprene garments are allowed in all categories when the water temp is 78°F or colder.
When the water temp is 78.1°F to 83.9°F, neoprene garments are still allowed but only in the Recreational category (no awards). Those that still want to use them but are not in the Recreational category race morning must switch to it prior to the start of their event. We will be able to easily accommodate this at race start.
When the water temp is above 83.9°F, neoprene garments are not allowed in any category.
Fins, hand paddles, swim gloves, pull buoys, and audio devices are prohibited in every category.
Participants must provide their own equipment. All standard bike, run, and transition rules still apply.
Relay Teams – Open to all participants
AWD - Para Athletes – For athletes with a disability or impairment eligible for Para sports
AWD – Guides - For athletes with disabilities who require a guide, we provide guide registration through our volunteer portal. Please note that we do not supply guides. Guide registration is free and intended only for individuals who have already arranged to guide an athlete. Guides register as volunteers and must contact us in advance to receive a password for access. Guides receive a swim cap, bike stickers, run bib, volunteer shirt, and food/drink, but they do not receive finisher medals, event jerseys/shirts, awards eligibility, or results listings.
Relay Team Info
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Relay Teams – 2 or 3 Members
Registration
Team Setup: One person (team captain) registers themselves and pays the full team entry, establishing the team by name.
Teammates: After the captain registers, other members join the team at no cost by selecting the team from the “Join Team” dropdown during registration.
Packet Pickup
One team member may pick up the entire team packet.
Follow the standard procedures for picking up packets for others.
Each team receives one of each item, except cycling jerseys and finisher medals—each member receives their own.
See the [Packet Pickup Page] for details.
Transition
Relay teams rack bikes and set up gear like all other participants.
Teams may enter and exit transition freely throughout the morning, even when closed to others.
Timing Chip
Each team gets one chip, placed on the bike rack next to your spot.
Chip Flow:
Swimmer attaches chip to left ankle, completes swim, then runs to transition to swap with biker.
Biker completes ride, swaps chip back to swimmer or runner.
Always keep the chip on the left ankle, especially during the bike leg, to avoid damage from the crank.
Finisher Medals
The runner collects all team medals at the finish line and distributes them post-race.
Animated Interactive Course Maps
On the maps below, tap “Show map” in the top-right to enlarge. Use the dropdown to switch between all available courses shown on that map (fi there are more than one). Tap any icon for details. On mobile, you must open the map first to access the course selector.
500 Meter Swim Course
15 Mile Bike Course
3.1 Mile Run Course
Restrooms
Restrooms are available in the transition area, with additional units located near the post-race area parking lot as part of the city’s portable restroom setup.
On-Course Energy Stations
Energy Stations with water and Gatorade will be located at the Transition exit for the run, at miles 1.3 and 2, and at the Finish Line. There are no energy stations on the swim or bike courses, so please plan accordingly.
Post Race Food & Drink
All finishers will have access to post-race food and drinks near the finish line. The race is well known for its breakfast tacos and beer.
Course Medical
Medical staff will be stationed at the finish line and patrolling the course throughout the morning.