Inaugural USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival Presented by Toyota to be Held in Irving, Texas, This Weekend

April 27, 2022

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nearly 2,500 registrants will compete in nine distinct multisport races this Thursday through Sunday in Irving, Texas, at the inaugural 2022 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival Presented by Toyota.

Irving will again host the USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival in 2023 as the 2023 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival is scheduled to take place May 4-7, 2023.

The new Multisport National Championships Festival encompasses six of USA Triathlon’s National Championship events, bringing to Irving the nation’s best multisport athletes who will compete for age group national titles in the following National Championships:

• Draft-legal Triathlon National Championships
• Duathlon (run-bike-run) National Championships (standard and draft-legal sprint distances)
• Aquathlon (run-swim-run) National Championships
• Aquabike (swim-bike) National Championships (standard distance)
• Super Sprint Triathlon Time Trial National Championships
• Age Group Mixed Relay National Championships

Athletes ages 14 to 83 from 45 states and Washington, D.C., will compete in Irving at Levy Event Plaza, which opened in 2020 along Lake Carolyn as a dedicated outdoor hub for Irving community events. Athletes will swim in Lake Carolyn and the bike and run courses will take athletes on rolling hills through the main thoroughfares of Irving, including Las Colinas Boulevard, Lake Carolyn Parkway and Royal Lane.

In addition to racing for age group national championships, athletes will also have the opportunity to qualify to represent age group Team USA at 2023 World Triathlon Age Group World Championships. For more information about Team USA, comprised of the nation’s top amateur multisport athletes who represent the U.S. at World Triathlon Age Group World Championship events, visit usatriathlon.org/teamusa.

With the opportunity to race multiple events over the four-day span, more than 50 athletes will attempt to race five or more events for the chance to earn the title of “Multisport Master.” Athletes crowned as Multisport Master will receive a special belt buckle and be honored at the final Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening.

For the first time, USA Triathlon is hosting a one-of-a-kind Awards Ceremony and Celebration Lounge each night of the event Thursday-Sunday, featuring live music, race highlights on a jumbo inflatable screen, Mamma Tried Irving bar cart, jumbo lawn games and more. Friday and Saturday night’s Award Ceremonies will be hosted at the Texas Lottery Plaza, with Thursday and Sunday’s ceremonies taking place at the Levy Event Plaza Awards Stage. All ceremonies are open to public and the local community is encouraged to join and participate.

TOGETHER WE THRIVE: SPORT IS A HUMAN RIGHT CAMPAIGN

In Irving this weekend USA Triathlon will continue its education and impact campaign, “Together We Thrive: Sport is a Human Right,” as part of USA Triathlon’s overarching “Together We Thrive” initiative, which was launched in summer 2020 to combat discrimination, challenge inequalities and champion social justice in the multisport community and throughout the endurance sports industry.

USA Triathlon is committed to taking the following actions in support of the transgender community — in an effort to create both short- and long-term impact not only in Texas, but also nationwide across all areas of multisport:

• Visible Sport is a Human Right awareness and education campaign onsite in Irving
• Activating the wider multisport community to drive change in our sport through ongoing proactive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access education
• Continuing the development of a long-term Together We Thrive: Sport is a Human Right program for coaches, clubs and race directors across the country that provides them with resources, tools and recognition to help build a future for the sport that all people can see themselves being a part of.
• This includes: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access best practices; tips for raising awareness and fostering impactful conversations; explanation of transgender terminology and pronouns; SafeSport and anti-bullying resources; guide to creating a trans-inclusive club, event or coaching practice; tips for engaging all youth athletes while navigating this legislation; a pledge program for coaches, clubs and race directors to commit to inclusive practices, and public recognition for coaches, clubs and race directors that openly welcome ALL athletes.

To learn more, visit usatriathlon.org/thrive. Individuals interested in becoming more involved with USA Triathlon’s DEIA efforts are invited to email diversity@usatriathlon.org.

EVENT SCHEDULE (All times Central)

The four days of racing kick off on Thursday, April 28 with the debut of the Super Sprint Triathlon Time Trial National Championships (250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run) and the open water swim competition (750m).

Friday’s races include the Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon National Championships (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run). Draft-legal racing, where athletes ride in packs on the bike, is the format of racing contested on the World Triathlon and Olympic stage and is gaining popularity at the age-group level. Also on Friday, swim-run athletes will compete in the Aquathlon National Championships (2.5k run, 1,000m swim, 2.5 k run).

The Duathlon National Championships begin on Saturday, as run-bike-run athletes take on the Standard Duathlon (10k run, 40k bike, 5k run). The debut of the Mixed Relay Triathlon National Championships will also take place Saturday, as teams of four (two women, two men) compete, with each team member completing a 250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run triathlon. The Mixed Relay made its Olympic debut at last summer’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, as the U.S. earned silver in the fast, exciting, spectator-friendly event.

Sunday’s Duathlon National Championships include the Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon (5k run, 20k bike, 3.3k run). Also that day is the Aquabike National Championships (1500m swim, 40k bike) for swim-bike athletes, and the non-championship Olympic-distance triathlon (1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run).

Thursday, April 28

12:30 p.m.: Super Sprint Time Trial National Championships (250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run)

3 p.m.: Open Water Swim Competition (750m)

5:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, held at Levy Event Plaza

Friday, April 29

7 a.m.: Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon National Championships (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run)

1 p.m.: Aquathlon National Championships (2.5k run, 1000m swim, 2.5k run)

6 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, held at Texas Lottery Plaza

Saturday, April 30

7 a.m.: Non-Drafting Standard-Distance Duathlon National Championships (10k run, 40k bike, 5k run)

2:15 p.m.: Age Group Mixed Relay National Championships (250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k)

6 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, held at Texas Lottery Plaza

Sunday, May 1

7 a.m.: Aquabike National Championships (1500m swim, 40k bike) and Olympic-distance triathlon (1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run; non-championship)

2 p.m.: Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon National Championships (5k run, 20k bike, 3.3k run)

7 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, held at Levy Event Plaza

LOCATION

All races will be held at Levy Event Plaza, located at 501 E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039. Athletes will swim in Lake Carolyn and the bike and run courses will take athletes on rolling hills through the main thoroughfares of Irving, including Las Colinas Boulevard, Lake Carolyn Parkway and Royal Lane.

The Awards Ceremonies on Thursday and Sunday evening will take place at Levy Event Plaza. The Awards Ceremonies on Friday and Saturday will take place at Texas Lottery Plaza, located at 340 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039

2023 MULTISPORT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FESTIVAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for the 2023 event is open now for 2022 event registrants, with early-bird pricing starting at $55 for the Super Sprint Triathlon Time Trial National Championships. Registration will open to the general public on May 9. No qualification is required to register.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS

To request a media credential for onsite coverage, please fill out the USA Triathlon National Events Media Credential Request Form or contact Stephen Meyers, USA Triathlon Communications and Content Senior Manager, at stephen.meyers@usatriathlon.org.

EVENT PROGRAM & WEBSITE

Complete event information for the 2022 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival, including a detailed schedule and course maps for all races, is available in the official Multisport National Championships Festival program and at the event website, multisportfestival.com.

About Together We Thrive
Together We Thrive is USA Triathlon’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access initiative. USA Triathlon and the USA Triathlon Foundation are dedicated to combating discrimination, challenging inequalities and championing social justice in the multisport community and throughout the endurance sports industry. Both organizations are committed to taking immediate and long-term action to encourage a culture of equality in the sport, build a future for the sport that all people can see themselves being a part of, break through barriers of entry to the sport for underserved and underrepresented individuals and communities, and take responsibility for empowering, exposing, educating and engaging the multisport community to drive actionable change in their respective local communities.

About USA Triathlon

USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,000 races and connects with more than 400,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of World Triathlon and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

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