RACE INFO

Join us for our BIG YEAR!

Friday Races:
Youth Triathlons (ParaTriathletes included) Youth age is determined by age on race day
5-8 year olds: 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run
9-12 Year olds: 75 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
5k Run-7 PM

Saturday Races:
AM Race
Sprint Triathlon: 400 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run
Celebrate! Corporate Relay at Sprint Triathlon

PM Race
Super Sprint Triathlon: 200 yard swim, 3.75 mile bike, 1 mile run

Sunday Races:

The Olympic race is a unique and wildly popular style called the F1 format. It’s like 2 sprint triathlon races back to back. So for the first time ever you’ll have a run to swim transition also!

Olympic Triathlon: 800 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run, 700 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run
Olympic Aquabike: 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 pic and your finisher medal!

Invitation Race at Olympic– $4999 in Prize Money- 1st-$1500, 2nd-$750 3rd-$249.50 (per USAT rules we cannot be $5000 or above or else it would be a pro only field) 

The  Invitation Race will be max 16 racers. There will be 2 per swim lane swimming down on one side and you’ll need to have a lap counter. The Invitation Olympic race will be held in standard (NOT F1 like the age group racers) format starting at 6:30 AM 1500 meter pool swim, 26 mile bike (6 laps), 10k Run (2 loops of course). To be eligible to race in the elite category you must have an Olympic race time from 2020 or 2019 with a 2:10 finish time or faster for males, 2:20 finish time or faster for females. An invitation code is required to sign up to race. If you are interested in signing up for this category or have questions about it please email the Race Director, Ruth Sawkins at RufusRacing09@gmail.com

NEW IN 2021! Prize Money for overalls in each race! Courtesy of The Walton Family 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: We offer 2 or 3 person relays in all our triathlon events. (Not an option for the Aquabike or Youth Triathlons.)

2021 Packet Pickup: Friday, September 3, 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.

Host Hotel: Courtyard Marriott

Address: 1001 McClain Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712

Youth Triathlon: 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2021

5k: No minimum age

Super Sprint Triathlon: 10 years old by Dec. 31, 2021

Sprint: 10 years old by Dec. 31, 2021

Olympic: 15 years old by Dec. 31, 2021