Race Director Certification is offered regionally each year around the country. This page is continuously being updated; please check back soon as more classes will be added as they are confirmed. All class sizes are limited to 20 and the cost is $450 unless otherwise noted and includes all course materials.
This information is updated as we confirm additional certification opportunities. For information on cancellations, refunds, and other policies in place for these programs, please visit our RD Certification page or email Meg Weagley to be added to the email distribution list.
Wait List Policy
If a Race Director Certification class reaches its participant limit, a wait list will be started for that specific class. To be added to the wait list, email Meg Weagley and indicate the location that you wish to attend. Additions to the wait list will be made in the order that emails are received. If cancellations occur, participants will be added to the class in the order they were added to the wait list. The wait list does NOT roll over to subsequent courses. Transfers are not available for the class. Should no wait-list exist, transfers may be considered upon the discretion of the Multisport Education Manager.
Refund Policy
An updated refund policy is in effect Friday, February 1st, 2013 for all Race Director Certification courses. In order to receive a refund, you must contact Meg Weagley, Multisport Education Manager. Please note: If you are granted a slot from the wait-list and decide to cancel, this refund policy applies.
A full refund of the class fee ($450) will be issued outside of 5 weeks before the first day of the course.
A 50% refund of the class fee ($225) will be issued 3-5 weeks prior to the class.
A 25% refund of the class fee ($112.50) will be issued within 2-3 weeks of the class.
No refund will be offered if a cancellation occurs within 2 weeks of the class.
If USA Triathlon decides to cancel the class, a full refund will be issued.
Austin, TX - May 24-25, 2013
Registration is now closed; the class is full. Please see the wait list information above.
This class will be held at Embassy Suites Austin - Downtown/Town Lake. This class is limited to 20 attendees. The cost is $450.
This class will also be held in conjunction with USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championships. You will have the opportunity to volunteer at the event following the two-day course. Further, by volunteering, you receive 5 CEUs towards your Race Director recertification. Information for the event can be found here.
A block of rooms is being held at a discounted rate at The Embassy Suites Hotel – Austin Downtown Town Lake. Please call the hotel directly at 1-800-362-2779 and mention “USA Triathlon Level 1 Race Director Certification” in order to take advantage of this rate. Hotel amenities include access to the scenic Lady Bird Lake, a pool and a fitness center.
Embassy Suites Austin - Downtown/Town Lake
300 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
512-469-9000
Milwaukee, WI - August 8-9, 2013
Registration is now open.
Click here to register.
This class will be held at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel. This class is limited to 20 attendees. The cost is $450.
This class will be held in conjunction with the 2013 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Milwaukee, WI. You will have the opportunity to volunteer at the event following the two-day course. Further, by volunteering, you receive 2 CEUs towards your Race Director recertification. If you volunteer both days of the event, Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11, you will have the opportunity to obtain 5 CEUs.
The link for the discounted room rate at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel (host hotel) can be found by clicking here.Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel
509 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-271-7250
Las Vegas, NV - September 6-7, 2013
Registration is now open.
Click here to register.
This class will be held at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. This class is limited to 20 attendees. The cost is $450.
This class will also be held in conjunction with Ironman World Championships 70.3. You will have the opportunity to volunteer at the event following the two-day course. Further, by volunteering, you receive 2 CEUs towards your Race Director recertification. Information for the event can be found here.
Rooms are being held at a discounted rate at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. The direct link to the discounted rates can be found by clicking here.
The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa
101 MonteLago Boulevard
Henderson, NV 89011
877-285-6397
Level II Certification, Kona, HI - October 9-10
This class is available to currently Certified Level 1 Race Directors (you must have been certified on or before 10/1/2011) and to currently Certified Level 2 Race Directors. The class is application based and in order to apply please contact Meg Weagley.
This class will be held at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. This class is limited to 10 attendees. The cost is $500.
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii:
1 North Kaniku Drive
Kohala Coast
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
(808) 885-2000
Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2013.
Annapolis, MD - October 31-November 1, 2013
Registration is now open.
Click here to register.
This class will be held at Annapolis Marriott Waterfront. This class is limited to 20 attendees. The cost is $450.
A block of rooms are being held at a discounted rate at Annapolis Marriott Waterfront. To take advantage of this rate, click here.
Annapolis Marriott Waterfront
80 Compromise Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
800-228-9290
