USA Triathlon Announces 2026 Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series, Paratriathlon Nationals to be Held in Milwaukee
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by USA Triathlon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Triathlon today announced the full race schedule for the 2026 USA Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series. The Series provides competitive paratriathlon race opportunities at local, USA Triathlon sanctioned events in the U.S. for emerging paratriathletes who aspire to compete at the elite level.
Participants in the series will be able to gain experience racing on triathlon courses designed for paratriathlon and have the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championships. The 2026 Paratriathlon National Championships will be held in Milwaukee on Aug. 9, in conjunction with 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals, USA Triathlon’s largest annual National Championship event.
“As we head into the 2026 season, our goal is to welcome 100 paratriathletes and adaptive athletes to compete at Paratriathlon Nationals this August,” said USA Triathlon Head of Para Development, Auburn Bosworth. “The Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series continues to be a key pathway for both new and returning athletes, strengthening paratriathlon communities across the country. Para development plays a vital role in growing the sport and building momentum toward the Paralympic Games at LA28 and beyond.”
To compete at Paratriathlon Nationals in Milwaukee, athletes must be officially classified in a paratriathlon sport class, or have been given a provisional classification, and must meet the qualification standards found under Event Qualification Criteria.
All races in the USA Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series will be sprint-distance, covering a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run. Athletes must have a USA Triathlon membership and be classified in a paratriathlon sport class or have been given a provisional classification. Athletes with physical or visual impairments, that are not classified or not qualified for the other division, can race in the ATD1 (Adaptive Triathlon Division 1) series races and in Milwaukee alongside Paratriathlon Nationals. Athletes who are not currently nationally or internationally classified but are interested in competing may email USA Paratriathlon for more information about getting a provisional classification.
Athletes who compete in two Series races plus Paratriathlon Nationals will earn rankings that will provide them with the opportunity to win an award package. The award package, which contains a Rudy Project Helmet, Rudy Project Sunglasses and a Synergy Transition Bag, will be presented at Nationals to the individuals who earned the most points by placing the highest at each event in their gender and classification category. Podium finishers at each race will also receive a Pressio store coupon code.
Each Series race will have a free pre-race clinic tailored to the athletes and course, which will be led by a USA Triathlon Para Certified Coach. The pre-race clinics provide an opportunity for athletes to learn the course, perform familiarizations, ask questions and meet other athletes. Athletes can sign up for pre-race clinics here.
2026 USA Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series
**All Paratriathlon + ATD1 (Adaptive Triathlon Division) Wave
St. Anthony’s Triathlon | St. Petersburg, Fla. | April 26
Lago Mar Triathlon | Texas City, Texas | May 17
Treasure Valley Triathlon | Boise, Idaho | June 6
Leon’s Triathlon | Hammond, Ind. | June 7
- Hosted alongside USA Triathlon Military and First Responders National Championships
Pleasant Prairie Triathlon | Pleasant Prairie, Wis. | June 28
Long Beach Legacy Triathlon | Long Beach, Calif. | July 19
New Jersey Triathlon | West Windsor Township, N.J. | July 19
USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championship | Milwaukee, Wis. | Aug. 9
- Hosted alongside 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals
Additional races may be added throughout the season.
To learn more and to get involved with USA Triathlon’s grassroots and elite paratriathlon programming and recruitment, visit the USA Paratriathlon Page or email paratriathlon@usatriathlon.org.
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.
