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Join us for the 12th annual event on Sept 1-3, 2023
SCHEDULE OF RACE DISTANCES IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR FROM PREVIOUS YEARS – DETAIL BELOW.
Friday Races: Trifest Kids
Includes youth paraTriathletes.
Youth age is determined by age on race day.
5-8 year olds race: 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run
9-12 year olds race: 75 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
Saturday Races:
AM Races
Olympic F1 Triathlon (Age Groupers = AG):
800 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run, 700 meter swim, 13 mile bike & final 5k run
The Para division race will be a max of 15 racers.
Olympic Aquabike (AG):
800 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 700 meter swim, 13 mile bike.
Time stops after you cross into transition after the 2nd bike. However, we encourage you to walk over and cross the finish line for a photo and your finisher medal!
Celebrate! Arkansas Corporate Relay Sprint Challenge Triathlon
400 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5k mile run
This year will be our largest field yet!
PM Race
Sprint Triathlon (AG):
400 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5k mile run
The Para division race will be a max of 15 racers.
Sunday Races:
Super Sprint Triathlon (AG):
200 yard swim, 3.75 mile bike & 1 mile run
The Para division race will be max 15 racers
The original distance Jo Rampy raced in 2011, that started the Trifest story.
Triathlon Minimum Ages:
Youth: 5 years of age on day of race
Super Sprint: 10 years of age on day of race
Sprint: 10 years of age on day of race
Olympic: 15 years of age on day of race
Prize Purse:
Prize Money for overalls in each race! Courtesy of The Walton Family Foundation & Ozark Outdoor Foundation
$750 Total for Male and Females= Top 3 in Super Sprint 1st-$200, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$75
$1500 Total for Male and Females= top 3 in Sprint 1st-$450, 2nd -$200, 3rd- $100
$2750 Total for Male and Female top 3 in Olympic Triathlon 1st- $750, 2nd- $400, 3rd-$225
Relays: 2- or 3-person relays are welcome in all our triathlon events, except for the Aquabike and Youth Triathlons.
Packet Pickup: Friday, September 1, 2-7 PM at race site.
Athletes are STRONGLY encouraged to check in and pick up their race packets prior to race day.
All athletes must show USAT card or pay one-day pass and sign waivers. USAT members do not need to sign waiver.
Photo ID will be required for everyone checking in for birthday validation.
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