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State Championship RFPs

Timeline for 2026 State Championships Selection#

  • July 9, 2025

    RFP process opens

  • July 9 - August 15, 2025

    RFP Submission Period

  • August 18 – August 29, 2025

    Review of bid submissions by USA Triathlon 

  • September 12, 2025

    Selections made and Race Directors notified 

  • September 12, 2025

    Contractual Process Begins

  • September 26, 2025

    Contracts Signed

  • October 2025

    2026 selections announced

The RFP period for inclusion will be open from July 9 – August 15. All submissions must be submitted electronically through the ‘Apply Today’ link. Once the RFP period closes, submissions will be reviewed by USA Triathlon, consisting of 3 – 4 individuals from different areas of the organization to ensure application standards have been met. USA Triathlon may reach out to the Race Director to request additional information regarding the submission. Race Directors that applied and have been accepted can expect to hear from USA Triathlon no later than September 12, 2025. Race Directors that have applied and were not accepted as the State Championship can expect to hear from USA Triathlon by the end of September 2025. Upon being notified, contracts will begin to be distributed on or around September 12 and will be due back to USA Triathlon no later than September 26. Events included on the 2026 State Championship Calendar will be announced in October.


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