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USA Triathlon to Issue Full Refunds for Athletes Affected by 2025 Sprint and Paratriathlon Nationals Cancellation

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by USA Triathlon

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that all athletes registered for the 2025 USA Triathlon Sprint National Championships and Paratriathlon National Championships will receive a full refund of their registration fees, following the cancellation of the event on Aug. 10 due to an unprecedented weather event that impacted the City of Milwaukee and surrounding communities.  

Affected athletes will receive a full refund of their 2025 registration. This includes:  

  • Event registration fees - including service fees and taxes on registration  
  • Sprint-only FinisherPix packages   
  • Refund Protect (if unused)   

Additionally, there was a significant prize purse available for the Paratriathlon National Championship. USA Triathlon is committed to awarding this prize purse to our dedicated paratriathletes and guides as part of our ongoing commitment to serve our athletes and community. More information on distribution will be coming later this week. 

“The disappointment of the cancellation of the Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships was felt across our USA Triathlon team and the multisport community,” said USA Triathlon CEO Victoria Brumfield. “While the cancellation was not the outcome any of us wanted, we are committed to our values of service and accountability, and we are proud to offer full refunds and honor prize money for our paratriathletes. Thank you, athletes, for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we have navigated the aftermath of this unfortunate cancellation. We can’t wait to return to Milwaukee in 2026 for USA Triathlon Nationals and cheer for all athletes as they cross the finish line. Our commitment remains to serve our athletes and the multisport community. This decision reflects our dedication to integrity, accountability, and supporting our athletes through challenging times." 

A decision guided by values

Refunds are not standard for USA Triathlon National Championship events, as USA Triathlon’s standard waiver does not allow for deferrals, refunds, or credits. But this unprecedented situation called for something more.  

Thanks to proactive planning and a secured event cancellation insurance policy, USA Triathlon can issue refunds to all athletes affected by the cancellation. Over the past two weeks, USA Triathlon’s staff and partners have been working through the complex logistics and claims process to make these refunds possible.  

Refunds will be processed automatically, with no action required by athletes. For further questions or information, athletes can email USA Triathlon’s dedicated Service Team at service@usatriathlon.org.   

Looking ahead to 2026

USA Triathlon has also implemented a modified Age Group Team USA qualification pathway for the 2026 World Championships to ensure no athlete loses an opportunity because of the cancellation of the Sprint National Championships. Athletes can review the new qualification details for the 2026 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain, here.  

Athletes registered for the 2025 Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships are automatically qualified for the 2026 USA Triathlon Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships, which return to Milwaukee. Early-bird pricing for 2026 is open and extended exclusively to affected 2025 athletes for a limited time.  

Qualified athletes can check their emails for their registration link.   

About USA Triathlon 

USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 3,500 events and races and connects with and supports more than 300,000 unique active members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.