2026 State Championships
Race local and race for a state title at USA Triathlon State Championships! Organized by local USA Triathlon Race Directors, State Championships bring together your local multisport community and offer you the chance to race against the best athletes in your state and region. Also, race a State Championship and qualify for the Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships at 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals.
All State Championships include a non-drafting Sprint and Olympic-distance triathlon as well as a high school division in the sprint or super-sprint race. Many State Championships also offer aquathlon (swim-run), aquabike (swim-bike) and/or duathlon (run-bike-run) races, so bring a friend and introduce them to multisport
State championships qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). You may only qualify for Olympic distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.
High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for the Sprint distance event (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2025.)
Review the full 2026 qualification criteria for age group races at Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships.
Athletes do not have to be a resident of a state to win that state's championship. Any age group athlete competing in an age group division is eligible to win any State Championship.
Athletes competing in State Championships in neighboring states to Wisconsin — Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan — will earn automatic qualification for USA Triathlon Nationals.
All State Championships also serve as the Club State Championships for age group and high school clubs. Club members around the country are encouraged to race at their local State Championship to earn the designation of top club in the state and win a Club State Champion banner from USA Triathlon!
*Race dates and locations subject to change. Check back for updates and please check individual race websites for the most up-to-date information.
Note: California, New York and Texas include North and South State Championships events.
Tennessee will host a separate Men's and Women's State Championship.
Those states without a State Championship are combined with a State Championship in an adjoining state.
USA Triathlon is excited to introduce a new State Championship format in Florida and Massachusetts for the 2026 season, aimed to promote local racing and create more racing opportunities to race within each state for the right to be crowned a State Champion. More details will follow shortly.
Alabama
EVENT WEBSITE, opens in a new tabMountain Lakes Triathlon
Guntersville, Alabama
July 25
Alaska
EVENT WEBSITE, opens in a new tabEagle River Triathlon
Eagle River, Alaska
June 14
Arizona
event website, opens in a new tabCactus Man
Tempe, Arizona
April 26
Arkansas
event website, opens in a new tabOzark Valley Triathlon
Fayetteville, Arkansas
June 14
California - North
event website, opens in a new tabAlpha Win Napa Valley Spring Triathlon
Napa, California
April 11
California - South
event website, opens in a new tabMission Bay Triathlon
San Diego, California
Oct. 11
Colorado/Wyoming
event website, opens in a new tabTri Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
July 18
Connecticut/Rhode Island
event website, opens in a new tabPat Griskus Tri
Middlebury, Connecticut
June 20
Delaware
event website, opens in a new tabLums Pond Triathlon
Bear, Delaware
Aug. 2
Georgia
event website, opens in a new tabTugaloo Triathlon
Atlanta, Georgia
Sept. 5
Hawaii
event website, opens in a new tabLavaman Triathlon
Waikoloa, Hawaii
March 29
Idaho
event website, opens in a new tabTreasure Valley Triathlon
Boise, Idaho
June 6
Illinois
event website, opens in a new tabChicago Triathlon by Supertri
Chicago, Illinois
Aug. 30
Indiana
event website, opens in a new tabMuncie Triathlon
Selma, Indiana
May 17
Iowa
event website, opens in a new tabTri Clear Lake Triathlon
Clear Lake, Iowa
Aug. 29
Kansas
event website, opens in a new tabShawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon
Shawnee, Kansas
Aug. 2
Kentucky
event website, opens in a new tabTri Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
July 12
Louisiana
event website, opens in a new tabLouisiana Triathlon
New Roads, Louisiana
May 2
Maine
event website, opens in a new tabSebago Lake Triathlon
Standish, Maine
June 28
Maryland
event website, opens in a new tabRock Hall Triathlon
Rock Hall, Maryland
May 30
Michigan
event website, opens in a new tabAnn Arbor Tri
Pinckney, Michigan
July 11
Minnesota
event website, opens in a new tabMaple Grove Triathlon
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Aug. 22
Mississippi
event website, opens in a new tabDragon Fly Triathlon
Sardis, Mississippi
July 25
Missouri
event website, opens in a new tabLou Fusz Subaru St. Louis Triathlon
Maryland Heights, Missouri
June 28
Montana
event website, opens in a new tabBozeman Triathlon
Bozeman, Montana
June 14
Nevada
event website, opens in a new tabLas Vegas Tri
Boulder City, Nevada
Oct. 10
New Hampshire
event website, opens in a new tabWhite Mountains Triathlon
Franconia, New Hampshire
June 27
New Jersey
event website, opens in a new tabWonders Triathlon
Vernon, New Jersey
Sept. 19
New Mexico
event website, opens in a new tabCity of Lakes Triathlon
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Aug. 8
New York - North
event website, opens in a new tabAlpha Win Lake George Triathlon
Lake George, New York
Sept. 6
New York - South
event website, opens in a new tabJamesport Triathlon
Jamesport, New York
July 12
North Carolina
event website, opens in a new tabBeaverdam Triathlon
Wake Forest, North Carolina
April 25
North and South Dakota
event website, opens in a new tabBISMAN Triathlon
Bismark, North Dakota
June 20
Ohio
event website, opens in a new tabDayton Triathlon & Multisport Festival
Springfield, Ohio
June 21
Oklahoma
event website, opens in a new tabRoute 66 Triathlon Festival
Edmond, Oklahoma
May 30
Oregon
event website, opens in a new tabBest in the West Triathlon Festival
Sweet Home, Oregon
June 6-7
Pennsylvania
event website, opens in a new tabMighty Moraine Multi Sport Festival
Portersville, Pennsylvania
Aug. 16
South Carolina
event website, opens in a new tabClemson Triathlon
Clemson, South Carolina
June 20
Tennessee - Women's Only
event website, opens in a new tabNashville Women's Triathlon
Nashville, Tennessee
May 17
Tennessee - Men's Only
event website, opens in a new tabMusic City Triathlon
Nashville, Tennessee
May 31
Texas - North
event website, opens in a new tabPlaytri Fort Worth & Run-Bike-Run
Fort Worth, Texas
May 17
Texas - South
event website, opens in a new tabKerrville Triathlon
Kerrville, Texas
Sept. 27
Utah
event website, opens in a new tabSand Hollow Triathlon
Hurricane, Utah
May 16
Vermont
event website, opens in a new tabVermont Sun Triathlon
Salisbury, Vermont
June 28
Virginia
event website, opens in a new tabGiant Acorn Triathlon
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Sept. 26
Washington
event website, opens in a new tabLake Whatcom Triathlon
Bellingham, Washington
July 11
West Virginia
event website, opens in a new tabScenic Mountain Triathlon
Richwood, West Virginia
July 12
Wisconsin
event website, opens in a new tabPleasant Prairie Triathlon
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
June 28