Event Sanctioning
USA Triathlon sanctioned events are among the safest in the nation. Learn how and why to register your event with USAT.
At USA Triathlon, we understand that organizing a successful multisport event takes a lot of time, effort and resources. That's why we're committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to make your event successful.
Our goal is to make your job as a Race Director as smooth and stress-free as possible so you can focus on delivering an exceptional experience for your athletes. From course design to volunteer management, we'll help you. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a first-time race director, you'll find the resources you need to take your event to the next level. Let us know how we can help support you. We are here to help!
If you have any questions, please email our Event Services team at EventServices@usatriathlon.org or call (719) 884-5612.
Getting Started
By sanctioning your events with us, you'll gain access to a wide range of benefits that will help elevate your events and grow your audience. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, from planning to execution. We'll provide you with the tools and resources you need to make your event a success.
Why Sanction with USA Triathlon?
By sanctioning your events with us, you'll gain access to a wide range of benefits that will help elevate your events and grow your audience. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, from planning to execution. We'll provide you with the tools and resources you need to make your event a success.
Athlete Safety
Give your athletes peace-of-mind by ensuring industry-wide safety standards.
Insurance Coverage
USAT Sanctioned events provide the gold standard of insurance protection for the event, venue and athletes.
Count for Qualification and Rankings
Only USA Triathlon events provide national ranking points and berths to National Championship races
Inclusion in Events Calendar
Get your race included in USA Triathlon's Sanctioned Events Calendar, a compresensive list all sanctioned races in the nation.
Current Race Directors
Gain access to a suite of resources accessible to only USA Triathlon certified race directors. From the RD Marketplace, which holds exclusive deals on the products you may need for your event, to hints and tips to take your event to the next level.
To access these pages, you must log into your USA Triathlon race director membership profile.
Help Your Events Shine
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More for Race Directors
Insurance
All USA Triathlon sanctioned events include event liability and participant medical coverage. Learn more about coverage.
Incident Reporting
At USA Triathlon, safety is our top priority and we take the reporting of incidents and injuries at sanctioned events very seriously.As a race director, it's essential that you understand your responsibilities when it comes to reporting incidents at yo...
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship USA Triathlon coordinated with the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs to bring you the first edition of the Entrepreneurship Program. The goal is to provide Race Directors with business content that they can immediately implemen...
SafeSport Requirements
Athlete safety is USA Triathlon's top priority. We've teamed with the U.S. Center for SafeSport to provide members with training and resources to prevent or stop abuse in multisport.
USA Triathlon Certified race directors or those who are hosting an event with athletes aged 17 or younger must have maintain an active SafeSport training certificate and clear a background check.
If you have any questions about the SafeSport or background check requirements, please email our Compliance Team at trisafesupport@usatriathlon.org.
More Information on SafeSport Training
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