Team USA

  • Events
  • Qualification
  • Team USA Checklist
  • Kit Information

Age Group Team USA is a program for top U.S. amateur triathletes to represent their nation at the World Triathlon Age Group Championships. Since 1989, it has connected athletes to over 35 years of national pride, global competition, and community. Selection is performance-based, offering a chance to compete internationally alongside a passionate network of triathletes.

There are five ways to qualify for Team USA. View qualification criteria here.

General Information 

  • Benefits

    • Exclusive access to Team USA travel packages
    • Dedicated Team USA communication platform
    • Seasonal and event specific checklists
    • On site support staff at select events (Doctor/bike mechanic/massage therapist)
  • Competitive Disciplines

    • Triathlon (Sprint, Olympic-Distance, Long Course)
    • Duathlon (Sprint, Standard, Long Distance)
    • Aquathlon (Standard)
    • Aquabike (Standard, Long Course)
    • Cross (Triathlon and Duathlon; distances vary by location)
    • Winter (Run, bike ski; distances vary by location)

    Note: Exact disciplines and races can vary from year to year

    Athletes are separated into five-year age groups (18-19, 20-24, etc., up to 90+).

  • Team USA Events

    2026-2027 Team USA World Championship and qualification events are below. Visit your event's tab to find information about the event. Age Group Team USA will be using TeamWorks for 2026 World Championship official communications.

    EVENT INFORMATION
  • Team USA Kits

    Team kit information for Team USA competitors.

    KIT INFORMATION

All 2026 Team USA Town Halls will be at 4 p.m. MST

Register for 2026 Town Halls here!

Feb. 4 - Recorded Town Hall

March 4 - Recorded Town Hall (PW: 0xJ$%e?h)

April 1 - Recorded Town Hall (PW: jx8G@8$q)

May 6 - Recorded Town Hall

June 3 - Recorded Town Hall

July 1 - Recorded Town Hall

Aug. 5

Sept. 2

Oct. 7

Nov. 4

Dec. 2


Watch past Team USA Town Halls

Team USA is funded through the deposits paid by athletes on the team with some USA Triathlon partners creating cost offsets in other areas of need. An athlete's typical costs can be broken down into several categories:

  • $110 Spot Fee: Confirms your roster spot (non-refundable)
  • $160 - $400 Event Entry Fee: to be paid when World Triathlon announces the fee
  • $200-$400 Race Uniform: mandatory Team USA ordered through Zoot. Can be customized with athlete name
  • $110 Team Kit: shorts and top worn at Parade of Nations event, throughout race week
  • $500 - $1,500 International Travel: flights can be arranged through USA Triathlon travel partner or independently
  • $200 - $320/day Lodging/Food/Bike Shipping/Rentals/Other: travel packages offered through USA Triathlon travel partner or independently

All members of Team USA are expected to abide by USADA policies, protocols and rules. In-depth information and resources can be found on USA Triathlon's anti-doping page.


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