Each participant(s) will fall into one of the categories below. Please enter the appropriate division during your registration for appropriate award presentation.

Open Wave (Half Distance ONLY)

This wave is for pros and elite age groupers. If you’re fast, this is your chance to compete head-to-head with others, regardless of age.

Age Group

Age groups are separated in 5-year increments for both female and male. Your race age is based on how old you will be on December 31st of this year. This is done so that you race at the same age for the entire season.

Age Group Increments for Men and Women are as follows:

Rookie, Sprint, & Quarter:
19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Half:
24 & Under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Minimum Age To Participate:
Rookie / Sprint: 14 years old
Quarter / Half: 16 years old

Aquabike

Aquabike is available for all distances; Rookie, Sprint, Half, & Quarter.  Awards are for top 3 female and top 3 male finishers in each distance.

Athena/Clydesdale

You can also select to participate in the Athena/Clydesdale, separated according to body weight instead of age group. The categories are Athena (Female 165 + lbs) or Clydesdale (Male 220 + lbs). Athena/Clydesdale is an option for registration and not required.  Available for Rookie, Sprint, Half, & Quarter.  Awards are for top 3 female and top 3 male finishers.

Non-binary

Awards will be awarded for top 3  finishers in each distance.

Relay (Sprint & Half Triathlon ONLY)

Relays are available for the Sprint and Half Distance events. Awards are for top 3 teams overall in each distance

Paratriathlon (Sprint distance ONLY)

Parathriathlon awards are available for sprint distance only.  Awards are for top 3 female and top 3 male finishers in each distance.