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Leon’s Triathlon Gears Up for Fifth Annual USA Triathlon Military and First Responders National Championships

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by USA Triathlon

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The fifth edition of USA Triathlon Military & First Responders National Championships heads to Hammond, Indiana, this Sunday, June 1, as part of Leon's Triathlon. 

Coined “America’s Race,” Leon’s Triathlon has a long legacy of honoring and empowering U.S. service men and women, especially injured military veterans. Leon’s Triathlon, located 30 minutes outside of Chicago, partners with a variety of local, state and national initiatives and organizations throughout the year to recognize and give back to military and first responders, building a spirit of community to give back to those who serve.  

On Sunday, multisport competitors representing all branches of the U.S. military and various divisions of police, EMS and fire response will race in the fifth annual USA Triathlon Military & First Responders National Championships. No qualification is required and athletes are still able to register. 

Athletes will race in the Sprint Distance triathlon (500-meter swim, 11.6-mile bike, 5-kilometer run) or the Olympic Distance triathlon (1,500-meter swim, 23.2-mile bike, 10-kilometer run), with the opportunity to earn national titles in categories including Military-Active Duty, Military-Retired, Police, EMS, Fire, and Military Spouses. 

Athletes with furry friends can also participate in Leon's Canine Triathlon, which is a tribute to the dedication and courage of service dogs and their handlers.  

Additionally, Leon’s Triathlon is proud to collaborate with USA Paratriathlon as a Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series race, highlighting a shared commitment to inclusivity and excellence in sport, offering paratriathletes the opportunity to showcase their incredible talent and determination on a national stage.  

Find more information on the Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series here and register today. 

For the community. For the competition. For the glory. This year, race a USA Triathlon National Championship! 
 

Why race a USA Triathlon National Championship? 

  • Most championships do not require qualification and are open to all athletes.
  • Compete against the best age group competition in the U.S. 
  • Many championships are Team USA qualifiers, allowing the chance to represent your country on the world stage at World Triathlon Championships. 

Click here to learn more about 2025 National Championships and register today! Not ready for a National Championship yet? Find a state championship near you!   

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 Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of World Triathlon and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). 

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