TABLE OF CONTENTS
Partners
Welcome from USA Triathlon CEO Victoria Brumfield
A Message from the Commissioner of Officials
Schedule of Events
Key Event Information
Venue Map
Spectator Flow Map
Open Water Swim Competition Course Map
Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon Course Maps
Olympic-Distance Triathlon Course Maps
Mixed Relay Course Maps
Sprint & Para Course Maps
VENDORS
WELCOME FROM USA TRIATHLON CEO VICTORIA BRUMFIELD
Dear Athletes,
On behalf of USA Triathlon, I’d like to welcome you to Milwaukee for 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals. You’ve arrived at one of the most prestigious triathlons in the United States!
Congratulations on qualifying for the Sprint & Olympic Distance National Championships or Paratriathlon National Championships! Thank you to each one of you for being a part of this event and making the weekend of racing so special.
We’re especially proud that Paratriathlon National Championships will take place as part of this incredible weekend in Milwaukee. These para athletes continue to push the limits of what’s possible, and witnessing them compete is a rare and unforgettable opportunity. So, cheer for our amazing para athletes, including several of our medal winners from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games!
In addition to watching our para athletes race, we hope you also enjoy all that Milwaukee has to offer. Milwaukee hosted USA Triathlon Nationals last year and has long been a beloved host city. We were here in 2021-2023 and 2013-2015, with more than 4,000 triathletes coming to Milwaukee each year. The city’s scenic lakefront and world-class infrastructure provide an ideal venue for athletes from across the country, offering a course that is both challenging and exhilarating.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the many individuals and groups in Milwaukee who helped make this weekend possible:
Sports Milwaukee and the City of Milwaukee; the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Milwaukee County EMS and Milwaukee Fire Department; the U.S. Coast Guard; Wisconsin Department of Transportation; Milwaukee County Parks; City of Milwaukee Health Department; City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works; Port Milwaukee; Discovery World; City of St. Francis; City of Cudahy; Milwaukee World Festival; Advocate Aurora (medical); Lakeshore State Park; Volunteer Captains & Volunteers; Lakeshore Athletic Services (LAS); and Bartolotta Restaurant Group and several others who played key roles in the execution of this event.
During your stay, enjoy Milwaukee’s vibrant downtown area, stop into some local businesses, and show your support for a city that is welcoming us with open arms.
Whether this is your first time at USA Triathlon Nationals or it’s an annual staple of your race calendar, we know an immense amount of training and dedication has gone into your efforts to reach this point. Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and dedication to this sport.
Stay safe, race fast, and enjoy that finish-line moment — we look forward to cheering you on!
Victoria Brumfield Chief Executive Officer USA Triathlon
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF MILWAUKEE
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISIONER OF OFFICIALS
Rules and Reminders
Please keep in mind you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are USA Triathlon Technical Officials on the course to ensure fairness in the competition.
Athletes must take personal responsibility to understand the rules and avoid penalties. Penalized athletes will be notified of penalties on the course via the international standard blue card/yellow card system.
Penalties
When and if it is safe to do so, athletes will be shown the appropriate card for the violation, identified by their race number, and instructed to stop and serve their penalty at the penalty tent for bike course violations and elsewhere on the course as stand-downs for all other violations. Verbal warnings may also be used when and if it is safe to do so to prevent athletes from incurring penalties. Failure to stop and serve any penalty as instructed may result in disqualification.
Athletes are encouraged to view the online race briefings associated with your race/s, as it is the athlete’s responsibility to know the details for their event/s prior to their race, including the prescribed course/s. Technical Officials will be onsite throughout the week and are there to help you have a fair and safe event and answer any questions you may have.
Reminders
• Please ensure you arrive with the proper equipment to race
• At USA Triathlon National Events and World Triathlon Qualifying Events, cycling and running with a bare torso is prohibited. Athletes must wear a shirt, jersey, or sports top/sports bra at all times during the run segment of the race.
• While in possession of your bike during your race, your helmet must be on with the chinstrap securely fastened.
• The use of personal audio devices, including bone-conducting headphones, is prohibited.
• Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration
Final Note: The Officials team is on your side! Have a great race!
Mark Turner Commissioner of Officials
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
* Schedule is subject to change without notice.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Packet Pickup (all races)
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
*Mandatory for Draft-Legal Races taking place on Friday Veterans Park - Packet Pick Up Tent
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Expo
Draft-Legal Bike Check In
2 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. -1 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Mandatory (must have picked up packet prior to check in)
9:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
9:50 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
10:05 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
10:32 a.m.
10:37 a.m.
10:42 a.m.
11:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Park
Draft-Legal and Mixed Relay Transition Area (Michigan / Lincoln Memorial Drive Grass)
USA Triathlon Foundation Celebration of Sport Presented by TicketSocket Discovery World
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Open Water Swim Competition Late Packet Pick Up
Packet Pickup
*Olympic - Mandatory; Mixed RelayMandatory; Sprint
USA Triathlon Foundation VIP Tent
Transition Area Open for Draft-Legal Triathlon
*Note that athletes will receive their timing chip upon check-in to transition. Packets must have been picked up on Thursday.
Olympic Bike Check-In
*Mandatory (must have picked up packet prior to bike check in)
Draft-Legal Triathlon Men Swim Warm Up – (WAVES 1 - 2 ONLY)
Draft-Legal Triathlon Men Swim Warm Up – (WAVE 3 ONLY)
Draft-Legal Triathlon Male 15-34 White
Draft-Legal Triathlon Male 60+ Neon Red
Draft-Legal Triathlon Male 35 - 59 + Clydesdale + Non-Binary + Open Pearly Silver
Draft-Legal Triathlon Women Swim Warm Up – (WAVES 4 - 5 ONLY)
Veterans Park - Packet Pick Up Tent
USA Triathlon Foundation VIP Tent - Veterans Park and Discovery World Grounds
Draft-Legal and Mixed Relay Transition Area (Michigan / Lincoln Memorial Drive Grass)
Transition Area (next to Discovery World)
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:05 p.m.
12:10 p.m.
12:50 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
1:50 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:20 p.m.
3:22 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Draft-Legal Triathlon Women Swim Warm Up – (WAVE 6 ONLY)
Draft-Legal Triathlon Female 15-34 Pearly Gold
Draft-Legal Triathlon Female 60+ Pearly Pink
Draft-Legal Triathlon Female 35-59, Athena Powder Blue
Swim Course Closes
Draft-Legal Triathlon Bike Check Out
Draft-Legal Triathlon Bike Course Closes
Draft-Legal Triathlon Course Closes
Open Water Swim Competition presented by Synergy - Men White
Open Water Swim Competition presented by Synergy - Women Neon Green
Open Water Swim Competition presented by Synergy - Non-Binary + Open Violet
Open Water Swim Competition presented by Synergy - Adaptive Neon Pink
Swim Familiarization presented by Synergy - Olympic + Sprint (750m course only)
*Must have picked up packet and wear timing chip + event-issued swim cap
Mixed Relay Substitution Cut Off
Draft-Legal Triathlon National Championship + Open Water Swim Competition Award Ceremony
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Date/Time
4:15 a.m. - 6:20 a.m. Transition Open - Olympic Distance
5:51 a.m. Sunrise
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
USA Triathlon Foundation VIP Tent
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Expo
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Draft-Legal and Mixed Relay Transition Area (Michigan / Lincoln Memorial Drive Grass)
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Veterans Park - Packet Pick Up Tent
Veterans Park - Award Stage
Transition Area (next to Discovery World)
USA Triathlon Foundation
VIP Tent - Veterans Park and Discovery World Grounds
Veterans Park
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 a.m.
25-29
6:35 a.m. Female 30 - 34
6:42 a.m.
Male 40 - 44
6:48 a.m. Female 24 & Under
6:54 a.m.
6:59 a.m.
7:06 a.m.
25 - 29
24 & Under
60 - 64
7:11 a.m. Male 45 - 49
7:18 a.m. Male 70+
7:25 a.m. Clydesdale + Athena + Non-BinaryALL AGES
7:31 a.m.
7:37 a.m.
7:43 a.m.
7:52 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
55 - 59
50-54
65 - 69
65+
60-64
8:07 a.m. Female 45-49
8:15 a.m.
8:21 a.m.
8:27 a.m.
8:35 a.m.
8:40 a.m.
40 - 44
55-59
35 - 39
30 - 34
35 - 39
Yellow
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
Pink
Silver
Blue
Pink
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
Gold
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
World Dock - Swim Start
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:46 a.m.
8:53 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:50 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
1:05 p.m.
1:05 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Female 50-54
Adaptive Open (Non-Championship)
Swim Cut-Off
Bike Check-Out
Bike Cut-Off
Swim Familiarization presented by Synergy - Sprint Nationals Only
*Must have picked up packet and wear timing chip + event-issued swim cap
Paratriathlon Swim F a.m.iliarization Staging
Swim Familiarization presented by Synergy - Paratriathlon Nationals Only
*Must have picked up packet and wear timing chip + event-issued swim cap
Courses Closes - Olympic Distance
All bikes must be out of transition
*Mandatory
Late Packet Pickup - Sprint Nationals Only
Paratriathlon Nationals Late Packet Pick Up
*For those that did not pick up on Thursday or Friday / Gathering (race and course preview, rules briefing)
Neon Yellow
Pearly Pink
2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
2:40 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Paratriathlon Nationals Equipment Check-In
*Mandatory
Sprint Bike Check-In
*Mandatory
Transition Open / Bike Check-In - Mixed Relay Triathlon
*Note that athletes will receive their timing chip upon check-in to transition and entire te a.m. must be present upon check in. Packets must have been picked up on Thursday or Friday.
4:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Mixed Relay Triathlon Start
Mixed Relay Triathlon Bike Check Out
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Transition Area (next to Discovery World)
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Discovery World Dock - Swim Start
Transition Area (next to Discovery World)
Veterans Park - Packet Pick Up Tent
Discovery World - Outside of Main Entrance
Transition Area (next to Discovery World)
Draft-Legal and Mixed Relay Transition Area (Michigan / Lincoln Memorial Drive Grass)
Discovery World Dock- Swim Start
Draft-Legal and Mixed Relay Transition Area (Michigan / Lincoln Memorial Drive Grass)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
4:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
4:30 a.m. - 6:55 a.m.
Distance + Mixed Relay National Championships Award Ceremony
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
6:00
6:05 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
Warm Up - Paratriathlon National Championships and ATD1 VI/ Ambulatory
6:38 a.m.
6:40:51 a.m.
6:41:21
6:43 a.m.
Male/Female
6:45 a.m. ATD1 VI and ATD1 Ambulatory
ATD1 VI: Orange (Guides:White) / ATD1 a.m.bulatory:
Red/Neon Yellow/Neon Green
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:10 a.m.
30 - 34
7:14 a.m. Female 30-34
7:19 a.m. Male 20-29
7:24 a.m.
7:29 a.m.
7:33 a.m.
7:39 a.m.
7:45 a.m.
7:51 a.m.
7:56 a.m.
35 - 39
65-69
60-64
8:24 a.m.
8:28 a.m.
8:33 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
8:51 a.m.
8:54 a.m.
55 - 59
50 - 54
40-44
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:59 a.m.
9:05 a.m.
9:12 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:10 a.m.
10:50 a.m.
11:20 a.m.
45 - 49
40 - 44
ATD3, ATD4, ATTMI
National Championships Award Ceremony
12:20 p.m. Course Closes - Sprint Distance
12:40 p.m. All bikes must be out of transition *Mandatory
Park - Award Stage
Transition Area (next to Discovery World)
1:30 p.m. Sprint National Championships Award Ceremony Veterans Park - Award Stage
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
RACE VENUE LOCATION
The address for 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals is 500 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, which is where the swim start, swim finish, transition, bag check, bike support, and ancillary VIP tent will be located.
All other aspects of the event, including packet pick-up, finish line, expo, post-race food, finish line VIP, awards, and more, will be located at Veterans Park, which is a short 1/3 mile walk from the main event venue location.
PARKING DETAILS
There are multiple parking options for the event within close proximity to the venue. Please click HERE to access what options are available to you!
There is no parking permitted at Veterans Park, Milwaukee Art Museum, on Harbor Drive, east of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Michigan/Clybourn, or within the venue.
VIRTUAL ATHLETE BRIEFING
For race details and a message from the race director, watch the 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals Pre-Event Briefing
PACKET PICK-UP TIME AND LOCATION
Location: Veterans Park at the Packet Pick-Up Tent
Thursday, Aug. 6
2-6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7
10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Sprint Late Packet Pick-Up) 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (Paratriathlon Nationals Late Packet Pick-Up)
EXPO HOURS
Thursday, Aug. 6
9 a.m.- 5:15 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 9
8 a.m. – Noon
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
BIKE CHECK-IN
Location: On the northwest corner of transition where Bike-In is located
Note: Athletes may rack by seat or bars
Thursday, Aug. 6
2pm – 6:15pm (Draft-Legal Sprint) *Mandatory
Friday, Aug. 7
9:30am - 5:15pm (Olympic Distance) *Mandatory
Saturday, Aug. 8
1:45pm – 3:30pm (Mixed Relay) *Mandatory
Saturday, Aug. 8
2:40pm - 7pm (Sprint Distance and Paratriathlon) *Mandatory
Saturday, Aug. 8
2:40pm – 3:40pm (Paratriathlon Equipment Check) *Mandatory
TRANSITION LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Olympic, Paratriathlon, Sprint On the Northwest corner of transition directly adjacent to Summerfest grounds
Draft-Legal Sprint and Mixed Relay On the Northwest corner of transition located on the grass area between Michigan and Clybourn, directly adjacent to Lincoln Memorial Drive.
Friday, Aug. 7
9am – 10:25am (Draft-Legal Sprint)
Saturday, Aug. 8
4:15am – 6:20am (Olympic Distance)
Saturday, Aug. 8
1:45pm – 3:30pm (Mixed Relay)
Sunday, Aug. 9
4:30am – 6am (Paratriathlon Nationals)
Sunday, Aug. 9
4:30am – 6:55am (Sprint Distance)
ATHLETE NUMBERING AND TIMING CHIPS
Athletes will receive the same race number for the following events: Open Water Swim Competition, Sprint, and Olympic races.
Athletes will receive a different race number for the following races: Mixed Relay and Draft-Legal Sprint.
Draft-Legal: Timing chips will be handed out upon check-in to transition on race day. Upon completion of the race, timing chips will be collected at the finish line. Packets must have been picked up during published Packet Pick Up times.
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
Mixed Relay: Timing chips will be handed out upon check-in to transition on race day (entire team must be present upon check-in). Upon completion of the race, timing chips will be collected at the finish line. Packets must have been picked up during published Packet Pick Up times.
Open Water Swim Competition, Sprint, and Olympic: Timing chips will be handed out when picking up your race packet. The same chip will be used for each of these races. Upon completion of the last race of the weekend, your chip will be collected at the finish line.
RACKING IN TRANSITION
Transition will be open racking for each gender and age range. For example, the bike rack stickers will say F2024, M20-24, etc. You can rack in any spot within your range.
Mixed Relay teams will have an assigned rack in which the team must rack their bikes on according to their team number.
BIKE SUPPORT
Nirvana will provide basic bike services at no charge to athletes on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ensure that you plan accordingly.
Bike support will be provided outside of the transition area next to the bag check tent, within transition on race mornings, and on-course during racing.
If you need something a bit more, please click here.
ATHLETES RACING OLYMPIC AND SPRINT
Bike check-out on Saturday, Aug. 8 is mandatory for all athletes at 11:45 a.m. (approx.).
For athletes also competing in the Sprint distance race on Sunday, Aug. 9, we have made the process easier for you. You have two options for bike check out on Saturday:
1. Remove your gear from your Olympic-distance rack position and only leave your bike. Your gear must go with you. Once this is complete, you may choose to do one of the following:
• Return on Saturday when Sprint Distance check-in takes place from 2:40 – 7 p.m. to doublecheck that your bike is racked in the correct position
• Arrive on Sunday morning when transition is open
2. OR remove your bike and gear from your Olympic-distance rack position and exit transition. You may then re-enter transition during Sprint Distance check-in taking place from 2:40 – 7 p.m. and re-rack your bike.
Please keep in mind the following notes if you are racing both Olympic-distance and Sprint races:
• You will have the same number for both races
• You will have the same timing chip for all races and you will turn in your timing chip upon the completion of your last race of the event weekend
• All numbers are unique to each athlete; there are no duplicates.
• Ensure you wear the appropriate swim cap for the appropriate day of racing.
ATHLETE RACE NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
Athletes will not need to be body marked with your race number for the race, and therefore, no race tattoos will be given.
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
To ensure proper identification for accountability and safety purposes, athletes must wear your numberedmarked swim cap on the swim (which will be marked during the packet pick up), helmet sticker (s) on the bike, adhere seat post sticker to the bike, and wear their race bib on the run.
Additionally, all athletes must wear your assigned timing chip during all scheduled familiarizations and for all races.
Athlete wristbands must also be worn from Athlete Check-In until the end of the event weekend in order to check your bike out of transition.
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
RENTALS
Wetsuit Rentals: Experience hassle-free wetsuit rentals with Synergy Wetsuits' 30-day rental program, offering athletes the chance to feel the Synergy Difference before and during the event without the commitment of a purchase. Click here for more information.
Bike Rentals: Rent your bike from Unlimited Biking for the 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals. Click here for more information.
AWARDS AND CEREMONIES
Location: Veterans Park Awards Stage
Awards Ceremonies Times
Draft-Legal Triathlon + Open Water Swim Competition
Friday, August 7 @ 6:00pm
Olympic-Distance + Mixed Relay
Saturday, August 8 @ 7:00pm
Paratriathlon Nationals
Sunday, August 9 @ 9:30am
Sprint Distance
Sunday, August 9 @ 1:30pm
The following award categories will be presented:
Adult Races
• 10 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Olympic-distance Triathlon (non-draft): Ages 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc. through 90-94 or older
• Sprint-distance Triathlon (non-draft): Ages 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc. through 90-94 or older
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall Sprint-distance Triathlon (non-draft)
• Overall Olympic-distance Triathlon (non-draft)
• Olympic Masters (Male ages 40 – 59 / Female ages 40 – 54)
• Olympic Grandmasters (Male age 60+ / Female age 55+)
• Sprint Masters (Male ages 40 – 59 / Female ages 40 – 54)
• Sprint Grandmasters (Male age 60+ / Female age55+)
• Open Water Swim Competition: Overalls, 15-39, 40-59, 60+
• Open Water Swim Competition (Adaptive – 1st Place Overall Only): ATD1 Overall, ATD1 Wheelchair, ATD1 Ambulatory, ATD1 Visually Impaired, ATD2, ATD3, ATD4, ATTMI
• Clydesdale in Olympic, Sprint (non-draft), and Sprint (draft-legal) Nationals: Ages 39 and younger, 40-59, 60+
• Athenas in Olympic, Sprint (non-draft), and Sprint (draft-legal) Nationals: Ages 39 and younger, 40-54, 55+
• Draft-Legal Sprint Nationals Ages 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc. through 90-94 or older
• Draft-Legal Sprint Masters (Male ages 40 – 59 / Female ages 40 – 54)
• Draft-Legal Sprint Grandmasters (Male age 60+ / Female age 55+)
• Mixed Relay Triathlon
• 100 combined years and under, 101-130 combined years, 131-160 combined years, 161-190 combined years, 191-220 combined years, 221-250 combined years, 251-280 combined years, 281-310 combined
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
year, and 311+ combined years
• Athena and Clydesdale: 100 combined years and under, 101-130 combined years, 131-160 combined years, 161-190 combined years, 191-220 combined years, 221-250 combined years, 251-280 combined years, 281-310 combined year, and 311+ combined years
Adaptive (two male and two female with a minimum of two adaptive athletes per team: Overall 1st - 3rd Clydesdale and Athenas will race in their own designated wave and will be eligible for their respective age group awards. Those who have identified as a Clydesdale or Athena during registration are ALSO eligible for a separate set of Clydesdale and Athena awards.
There is an Open Category available within registration for transgender women and any other athlete who wishes to race in this category. Results for Open Category athletes may be recorded in the Open Category and will not be ranked within any other category. No rankings are available for this category. This category does not entitle athletes to qualify for any national or international competition.
ATD1
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall
• Wheelchair
• Ambulatory
• Visually Impaired
ATD2
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall
ATD3
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall
ATTMI
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall
ATD1 (sprint only)
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall
• Wheelchair
• Ambulatory
• Visually Impaired
ATD2 (sprint only)
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall
ATD3 (sprint only)
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall
ATTMI (sprint only)
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
• 3 places deep (female/male/non-binary)
• Overall
Adaptive Divisions
USA Triathlon is thrilled to once again offer an Adaptive Division for the Sprint Distance race. All adaptive division athletes will start in the same wave and will encompass the following categories:
• ATD1: Athletes with physical or visual impairments
• ATD2: Athletes who are neuro-diverse or have cognitive impairments
• ATD3: Athletes who require adaptations to be able to race a multisport event due to (but not limited to) TBI, PTSD, chronic diseases, congenital conditions, neurological conditions, etc.
• ATD4: Athletes who race as a "Duo" with one athlete pushing, propelling, and/or pulling another athlete through the race distance.
• ATTMI: Athletes who require an adaption to race a multisport event due to a medically verified, significant, and temporary injury
For more information, please visit https://www.usatriathlon.org/adaptive-athletes/adaptive-divisions.
Paratriathlon National Championships Awards
• Male PTWC
• 1st-3rd
• Male PTS2
• 1st-3rd
• Male PTS3
• 1st-3rd
• Male PTS4
• 1st-3rd
• Male PTS5
• 1st-3rd
• Male PTVI
• 1st-3rd
• Female PTWC
• 1st-3rd
• Female PTS2
• 1st-3rd
• Female PTS3
• 1st-3rd
• Female PTS4
• 1st-3rd
• Female PTS5
• 1st-3rd
• Female PTVI
• 1st-3rd
CLYDESDALE AND ATHENA WEIGH-IN PROCEDURE
The Draft-Legal Triathlon, Olympic Distance Triathlon, Mixed Relay Triathlon, and Sprint Triathlon will offer a Clydesdale and Athena division. Clydesdales (males 220 pounds or greater) and Athenas (165 pounds or greater) must indicate their desire to be recognized as such during the registration process for each race.
All Clydesdale and Athena athletes are required to weigh in at Packet Pick Up to be eligible for awards. Scales
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
will be located within Packet Pick Up with an official on location to record the athlete's weight. Athletes should be wearing essential race gear for weigh-in and cannot hold items like nutrition or water.
Athletes MUST meet or exceed the minimum weight upon weigh-in. Athletes who fail to meet the minimum weight OR who fail to weigh-in will not be eligible for Clydesdale or Athena awards.
ON-COURSE HYDRATION
Gatorade Endurance formula is the Official Sports Beverage of USA Triathlon and will once again be available on the course for all athletes.
Check out Gatorade Endurance Going The Distance: Fueling Endurance Performance PDF lecture created by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. For hydration and fueling tips/best practices review Gatorade Endurances Fact Sheet.
In addition to Gatorade, water and gels will be offered at all aid stations.
EVENTS APP
All athletes, spectators, family, and friends are encouraged to download the USA Triathlon Events App. Users can follow your progress as your race! Important event updates will also be communicated via the Events App. Download today | App FAQs
WATER TEMPERATURE & WETSUIT RULES
The expected water temperature in Milwaukee should be between 64 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature can swing dramatically overnight based on the body of water. It could be wetsuit mandatory or wetsuit illegal, so please come prepared.
At USA Triathlon National Championship and World Triathlon Qualifying Age-Group Races, wetsuits are forbidden if the temperature is 76.2 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Wetsuits are mandatory if the temperature is 60.6 degrees or below.
If you have further questions, reach out to rulesandofficials@usatriathlon.org. See the full rules set
All buoys must be kept on right shoulder for the swim.
EVENT WEEKEND COMMUNICATIONS
In the event of an emergency or the need of USA Triathlon to communicate important information on event-day, please stay tuned to USA Triathlon's social media accounts on Facebook, and Instagram (@usatriathlon), your email, the USA Triathlon Events App, and venue PA announcements.
EVENT PHOTOS
Get your personal race photos with Finisher Pix. Finisher Pix is the official photographer at Sprint and Olympic National Championships. Your personal race photos will be available at FinisherPix.com. Make sure your bib number is facing front at all times and don't forget to smile when you cross the finish line.
TEAM USA QUALIFICATION
USA Triathlon Nationals will be the qualification event for 2027's World Championships in Draft-Legal Sprint, Standard-Distance Triathlon and Mixed Relay in Hamburg, Germany.
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Age-Up Rule
To determine eligibility for Team USA qualification, results will be considered based on the participant's age as of December 31 of the Worlds competition year. Therefore, all aged-up results for Team USA qualification at U.S Nationals will be according to the athletes' ages as of December 31, 2027.
Example: If John Doe is going to be 49 years old by Dec. 31, 2026, he will age-up up into the 50-54 age group for the 2027 World Championships since he will be 50 years old by Dec. 31, 2027. Thus, for Team USA qualifying purposes, his time at U.S Nationals will be compared to the men currently in the 50-54 age group.
How to Qualify
• Sprint Distance Nationals (Non-Draft): Top 18 per Age Group. Please note the Age Group National Championships Sprint Triathlon is NON-DRAFT but the corresponding World Championships Sprint Triathlon is Draft-Legal.
• Draft Legal Sprint Nationals: Top 18 per Age Group
• Olympic-Distance (Standard) Nationals: Top 18 per Age Group
• Mixed Relay Nationals: All members of 4 person relay team finishing in the top 10 in their category OR top 10 age group individual finishers in the Draft Legal Sprint Nationals
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are critical to a safe a successful event! If you, a friend, a family member, or your organization can spare time to volunteer at one or multiple shifts, your time is greatly appreciated. There are flexible shifts available with numerous opportunities to participate, including supporting course aid stations, registration, finish line and more. All volunteers will be provided with a meal and shirt for their time. Volunteer Registration
RULES ENFORCEMENT
Rules violations will be enforced on-course, which means all penalties will be notified and served while the athlete is competing. Additionally, all athletes are required to complete all prescribed courses in their entirety.
Refer to the 2026 USA Triathlon Multisport Competition Rules.
All athletes will be required to ride on the right and pass on the left.
There is no swimming permitted outside of your race time and scheduled swim warm-up times. Athletes must wear event-issued swim cap and timing chip during warm-up swim.
There is absolutely no riding on I-794 and the Hoan Bridge outside of race times.
ANTI-DOPING
USA Triathlon is committed to clean sport and anti-doping. In accordance with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regulations, athletes may be drug tested at this event. Should drug testing occur, there are strict protocols that must be followed and will be coordinated by the on-site USADA representative as well as a USA Triathlon staff member.
• More information on USADA
• List of banned and prohibited substances
ANTI-DOPING POLICY
Having a fair and effective anti-doping program is vital to ensure that the rights of clean athletes and the integrity of competition are upheld. USA Triathlon is opposed to the practice of doping in sport and fully supports and complies with the policies, protocols, and rules set forth by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as the independent, non-profit anti-doping organization in the U.S. Guided by their mission toto stand with athletes to
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champion their right to clean sport, inspire true and healthy sport, and promote the integrity of sport , USADA is charged with implementing a comprehensive anti-doping program for all Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American sport National Governing Bodies, their athletes, and events. USADA's scope of responsibility includes:
• Education for athlete and athlete support personnel
• Drug reference resources.
• In-competition and out of competition testing
• Results management processes
USADA is a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), which is a framework of anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sport. The Code, along with the supporting International Standards, is maintained by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to ensure global harmonization of anti-doping rules.
In accordance with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regulations, athletes may be drug tested at this event. Should drug testing occur, there are strict protocols that must be followed and will be coordinated by the on-site USADA representative as well as a USA Triathlon staff member.
If you have any questions about anti-doping policies and procedures, please contact USADA's Athlete Connect:
Phone: 719-785-2000
Toll Free: 866-601-2632
Email: athleteconnect@usada.org
For more information, please visit the USADA Anti-Doping 101 website: https://www.usada.org/athletes/ antidoping101/
For a list of banned and prohibited substances, please visit: https://www.usada.org/athletes/substances/ prohibited-list
USA TRIATHLON SPORTSMANSHIP CREED
As competitive athletes and members of the triathlon community, you know there is no better feeling than succeeding in your endeavors in sport. As a competitor at USA Triathlon events, you have a responsibility to demonstrate the highest standards of sportsmanship per the USA Triathlon Multisport Competition Rules (2.2), and as such, should always show respect for the sport, your fellow athletes, race staff, officials, volunteers and spectators. Each individual athlete shares this responsibility, which includes refraining from the use of improper language and conduct detrimental to the community at large. This rule will be strictly enforced, and disrespectful language or conduct will not be tolerated.
For more information on USA Triathlon rules and sportsmanship, please reference the 2026 USA Triathlon Multisport Competition Rules
TIMING CHIPS
If you forget to return your chip, you can return it by mail. Lost chips result in a $95 replacement fee. Mail lost chips to:
Sportstats USA
112 54th St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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SAFESPORT
The U.S. Center for SafeSport established the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) in 2019 to foster a safer environment for minor athletes within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. As a USA Triathlon Nationals participant, compliance with the MAAPP is mandatory. These policies, designed to prevent abuse in sport and ensure federal law requirements are met, encompass various aspects of adult-minor athlete interactions, including one-on-one interactions, training sessions, massages, electronic communications, transportation, and lodging. You can review USA Triathlon's MAAPP here
Please note that all adult participants – including adult athletes and those with one-day memberships – are Mandatory Reporters, and are required to report any form of abuse or misconduct they witness or suspect within a 24-hour period, with reporting avenues provided by both the U.S. Center for SafeSport and USA Triathlon.
In the event of witnessing MAAPP violations or related misconduct, individuals are required to report promptly, either to the U.S. Center for SafeSport or through USA Triathlon's reporting channels. If the alleged abuse is sexual in nature or involves child abuse, reports must be made to law enforcement and directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Further inquiries or concerns can be directed to trisafe@usatriathlon.org
USA TRIATHLON FOUNDATION CELEBRATION OF SPORT PRESENTED BY TICKETSOCKET
Join the USA Triathlon Foundation for an unforgettable evening at the Celebration of Sport presented by TicketSocket, held in conjunction with 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals. Set against the stunning backdrop of Discovery World in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the event will take place on Aug. 6 at 4:30 p.m.
The evening will feature a patio reception overlooking scenic Lake Michigan with heavy appetizers and cocktails, live music, the presentation of the Race Director of the Year Award presented by TicketSocket, a silent auction, and an Elevate28 overview, which is the USA Triathlon Foundation’s four-year fundraising campaign to raise $28 million dollars by LA28. All proceeds will benefit the USA Triathlon Foundation’s efforts. Buy tickets
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