Race Details

Join us for the 15th annual HOMECOMING event on Sept. 4, 5 and 6th

NEW in ‘26 - Mini Trifesta 24.3 (Youth course, Sprint and Super Sprint - age 12 and up)

NEW in ‘26 - Trifesta 54.5 Relay (Teams of 2 or 3 people and divide the races up as you desire (Olympic, Sprit and Super Sprint)

NEW in ‘26 - Fundraising for Individual and Teams at registration check out on race roster

Friday Races: Trifest for MS Kids

  • Includes youth paraTriathletes.

  • Youth age is determined by age as of 12/31/2025.

  • 5-8 year olds race: 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run

  • 9-15 year olds race: 75 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run

  • NEW in ‘26: Adult race on kids 9-15 course distances - Call it the super super sprint course

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, 13 mile bike, 5k mile run

    • This year will be our largest field yet!

PM Race

  • Sprint Triathlon (AG):

    • 400 meter swim, 13 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 by age at the end of year 12/31/2026

Super Sprint: 10 years of age by age at the end of the year 12/31/2026

Sprint: 10 years of age by age at the end of the year 12/31/2026

Olympic: 15 years of age by age at the end of the year 12/31/2026

Relays: 2- or 3-person relays are welcome in all our triathlon events, except for the Aquabike and Youth Triathlons.

Packet Pickup: Friday, Sept. 4, 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.

Schedule and Course Detail

Friday, Sept. 4

  • 2:00-6:00 PM Packet Pickup

  • 4:00 PM Youth Transition opens

  • 5:30 PM Youth Triathlon Race (5-8 year olds - age by the end of the year 12/31/2026)

  • 6:00 PM Online registration closes for Sat & Sun races

  • 6;15 PM Youth & Adult Triathlon Race (9-15 year olds - age by the end of the year 12/31/2026)

  • 7:15 Kids Awards, including Race in the Ozark Series Championship awards

Saturday, Sept. 5

  • 5:30 AM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration).

  • 6:30 AM Celebrate! AR Corporate Relay Sprint Challenge

  • 6:45 AM Olympic F1 Triathlon (AG) & Aqua Bike

  • 8:45 AM Celebrate AR Corporate Relay Challenge Awards

  • 11:30 Olympic Awards

  • 3:00 PM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration)

  • 4:30 PM Sprint Triathlon (AG)

  • 7:30 PM Awards

Sunday, Sept. 6

  • 5:30 AM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration)

  • 6:45 AM Super Sprint (AG)

  • 8:30 AM Bike Course Closes (by order of the city police)

  • 9:00 AM Trifesta and Tri-Club Championship awards


Course Details

Super Sprint

Open Course Map
Pool Map

Sprint

Open Course Map
Pool Map

Olympic

Open Course Map
Pool Map

Youth Triathlons
5-8 yr-olds

Open Course Map
Kids Pool Map

Youth Triathlons
9-12 yr-olds

Open Course Map
Kids Pool Map


Event Program


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