USA Triathlon Foundation

We're dedicated to inspiring the next generation of athletes through our flagship youth program, USA Kids Tri. Designed to introduce young participants to the thrill of multisport and promote healthy, active lifestyles, USA Kids Tri is making a tangible impact in communities across the nation.

With the generous support of donors like you, we've been able to launch USA Kids Tri programs in key geographic locations, with the most recent youth race event located in Phoenix, Arizona. Through these grassroots initiatives, we're providing children with the opportunity to discover the joy of swimming, cycling, and running in a fun and supportive environment.

Twenty-two athletes ran, biked, and swam their way to the finish line at the 2025 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships in Omaha — and for every single one of them, it was their first triathlon ever. They were part of the USA Triathlon Inclusion Experience, the USA Triathlon Foundation-funded program designed to open the doors of multisport racing to beginners through financial support, training plans, expert coaching, and community. Following the success, the program is set to expand to five races nationwide in 2026 with selected athletes receiving a free race entry, a USA Triathlon annual membership, training plans, coaching, and mentorship.

The USA Triathlon Foundation announced a $1 million gift from longtime athletes and donors Michael and Audra Mallow in support of the newly launched Elevate28 campaign, a bold initiative to raise $28 million through 2029 to elevate the sport of triathlon nationwide in the lead-up to and following the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. The gift was revealed at the Elevate28 kickoff event on Jan. 17 in Venice Beach, California — the competition location for triathlon at the LA2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games — in front of major donors, U.S. elite athletes and fans.