2024 USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships

Sep 13, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 | National Championships | Atlantic City, NJ, USA

Athlete Guide

See you soon in Atlantic City for the 2024 USA Triathlon Sprint & Olympic Distance National Championships!

Check out the Athlete Guide for everything you need to know about race weekend.

Please read all of the below information before registering. Qualification is required. Think you've missed your qualification email? Contact service@usatriathlon.org to receive your link.

  • There is no transfer or deferment of entries from one year to the next.
  • There are no refunds.
  • Athletes MUST be annual USA Triathlon members to race. There are no one-day memberships sold for this event.
  • Registration closes when the event is sold out or by Monday, September 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  • All athletes, regardless of the number of races registered for, will receive one goody bag and one premium item.

Transfers to a higher-priced race at the same event are acceptable, but will require paying the price difference. Transfers to lower-priced races at the same event are acceptable, but will not receive a refund. Email nationalevents@usatriathlon.org to request the transfer.

USA Triathlon reserves the right to modify race maximum numbers.

We are thrilled to offer onsite parking for the event at Bader Field (545 N. Albany Ave). This is the only parking option for the event. Per the City of Atlantic City, the charge is a requirement for days Friday through Sunday if you will be parking for the event. Parking will be offered onsite on Thursday as well, but there is no charge on Thursday.

With the pass, you will have unlimited in and out privileges. You will have the option to purchase a pass for each day. 

Shuttle Map

View the Parking Map

Purchase Your Parking Pass

Parking Details:

  • Location: Bader Field (545 N. Albany Ave)
  • Friday to Sunday: $20 Parking Fee Per Day
  • Thursday: Free parking
  • Privileges: Unlimited in and out privileges with the parking pass
  • Purchase Options: Passes can be purchased for each day

Parking Lot Opening and Closing Times:


Confirmation and Shuttle Service:

Upon purchasing a parking pass, you will receive a confirmation email.


Free Shuttle Service Between Bader Field and Finish Line Area

  • Date and Time of Operations
    • Saturday, September 14: 4am - 2pm
    • Sunday, September 15: 4am - 1pm
  • Pick-Up Point at the Finish Area: Intersection of the Atlantic City Boardwalk and Columbia Place
  • Pick-Up Point at Bader Field: 545 Albany Ave (right outside of Surf Stadium at Bader Field)
  • Note: No bikes permitted on shuttles at any time.
Shuttles will run continuously and one-way trip time is anticipated to be 10 - 12 minutes.If you choose to not utilize the shuttles, it is a short 10-minute walk from the Finish Line to Bader Field.

**No Overnight Parking at the Venue**

The FREE Youth Splash and Dash will take place on Friday, September 13th at 5:00 PM at Bader Field located at 545 Albany Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. A 'Splash and Dash' is a fast-growing sport that combines swimming and running, with no bike required! To register, visit here.

Children ages 7 to 15 will be eligible to participate and will do a 100-meter swim followed by a 1k run. This event is sanctioned and produced by USA Triathlon as a part of the 2024 USA Triathlon Championship weekend! Children of all experience levels are welcome to participate.

The Splash and Dash will not be timed, leaving the focus on participation rather than competition.

The event is FREE to participate for all kids (please note that if participating children do not already have a youth membership, then they will need to purchase upon checkout).  Kids will need to wear a swimsuit and bring their own towel and running shoes to participate!

Splash and Dash Schedule of Events on Friday

  • 3:30 - 4:30pm: Mandatory Packet Pick Up outside of Splash and Dash Transition Area at Water's Edge (Swim Start)
  • 4 - 4:45pm: Transition open between Water's Edge and main age group transition
  • 5pm: Splash and Dash Race Start

USA Triathlon Foundation Gala

  • USAT Foundation Gala

    You're invited to a special evening to celebrate multisport and the power of philanthropy, benefiting the mission the USA Triathlon Foundation.

    • September 12, 2024 in Atlantic City, New Jersey
    Celebrate with Us

Race Schedule

  • Friday, Sept. 13

    Open Water Swim, presented by Synergy Wetsuits

    • No qualification required
  • Saturday, Sept. 14

    Olympic-Distance (1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run)

    • Qualification required
    • Non-draft
  • Sunday, Sept. 15

    Sprint (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run)

    • Qualification required
    • Non-draft

Age Group Qualification Standards

Athletes aiming to race in the Sprint- and Olympic-distance National Championships must qualify at a local USA Triathlon Sanctioned event. There are several ways to earn that qualification. Athletes MUST be annual USA Triathlon members to race. There are no one-day memberships sold for this event. Think you've missed your qualification email? Contact service@usatriathlon.org to receive your link.

Course and Venue Maps

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO RIDING ON THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY PRIOR TO RACE DAY. THIS RESTRICTION IS BASED ON ENSURING ATHLETE SAFETY AS WELL AS A REQUIREMENT BY THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY.

Race Information

The latest information you'll need before competing at USA Triathlon Olympic and Sprint Distance National Championships.

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Medical Services Partner

  • Aurora Health Care

    Medical Services Partner of the USA Triathlon National Championships – Atlantic City, NJ

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