Eagle in the Sun Triathlon
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM MDT
- Location El Paso, Texas
- Price $69.97 - $123.02
- Races 6 races
- Distances Sprint, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the Eagle in the Sun Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the vibrant city of El Paso! Celebrating its 16th year, this premier multisport event is perfect for both newcomers and seasoned athletes, offering a thrilling day filled with camaraderie and competition. Participants will kick off the race with a 400-meter swim in a 50-meter pool, followed by a scenic 12-mile bike ride on the mostly flat Border Highway, and wrapping up with a 5K run on the picturesque Playa Drain Trail.
The Eagle in the Sun Triathlon welcomes individual competitors as well as relay teams, making it an inclusive event for everyone. The first 600 registrants will receive a moisture-wicking race shirt, an athlete bag, a water bottle, and a swim cap, while all participants will be treated to post-race snacks and drinks, an interactive race day expo, and finisher medals! Join us for a fantastic day of sport and community, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exciting updates leading up to the event. Prepare to make unforgettable memories at the Eagle in the Sun Triathlon!
The Eagle in the Sun Triathlon welcomes individual competitors as well as relay teams, making it an inclusive event for everyone. The first 600 registrants will receive a moisture-wicking race shirt, an athlete bag, a water bottle, and a swim cap, while all participants will be treated to post-race snacks and drinks, an interactive race day expo, and finisher medals! Join us for a fantastic day of sport and community, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exciting updates leading up to the event. Prepare to make unforgettable memories at the Eagle in the Sun Triathlon!
Organiser's Description
El Paso's premier multisport event, Eagle in the Sun Triathlon has introduced thousands to their first triathlon. Now entering its 16th year, the race is a favorite for new and experienced athletes alike and welcomes relay teams in addition to individual competitors.
Eagle in the Sun Triathlon begins with a 400-meter swim in a 50-meter pool. Participants then ride on a mostly flat 12-mile out-and-back bike on the Border Highway and run 5K run on the Playa Drain Trail.
FIRST 600 PARTICIPANTS GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A MOISTURE-WICKING RACE SHIRT, ATHLETE BAG, WATER BOTTLE AND SWIM CAP. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE POST-RACE SNACKS AND DRINKS, AN INTERACTIVE RACE DAY EXPO, CHIP TIMING, AND MORE! FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!
Get ready, get set, be ready to Tri in 2025! Make plans for the race, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for informative lead-up events and support on race day. For maps, go to https://www.eagleinthesuntriathlon.com/
* IN-PERSON EVENTS:
* INDIVIDUAL - 400m swim - 12mi bike - 3mi run
* AQUABIKE - 400m swim - 12mi bike
* BIKE-RUN - 12mi bike - 3mi run
* RUN/WALK - 3mi run
* 3-Person Relay
* 2-Person Relay
RACE INFO:
* SWAG - Participants will receive a race shirt, water bottle, finisher medal, run bibs and bike numbers, an athlete bag and more!
* PACKET PICKUP
* FRIDAY, September 12th, 4pm - 7pm - Location El Paso Swim and Tennis Club (2510 N. Saint Vrain, EPTX 79902)
* SATURDAY, September 13th, 10am - 1pm - Location La Mente Behavioral Health (6600 Montana Ave #P, EPTX 79925)
**PACKETS - Every athlete must pick up his or her own race packet. Packet pick-up will require photo proof of identity (drivers license, passport, etc.) and USAT Membership Card.
Eagle in the Sun Triathlon begins with a 400-meter swim in a 50-meter pool. Participants then ride on a mostly flat 12-mile out-and-back bike on the Border Highway and run 5K run on the Playa Drain Trail.
FIRST 600 PARTICIPANTS GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A MOISTURE-WICKING RACE SHIRT, ATHLETE BAG, WATER BOTTLE AND SWIM CAP. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE POST-RACE SNACKS AND DRINKS, AN INTERACTIVE RACE DAY EXPO, CHIP TIMING, AND MORE! FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!
Get ready, get set, be ready to Tri in 2025! Make plans for the race, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for informative lead-up events and support on race day. For maps, go to https://www.eagleinthesuntriathlon.com/
* IN-PERSON EVENTS:
* INDIVIDUAL - 400m swim - 12mi bike - 3mi run
* AQUABIKE - 400m swim - 12mi bike
* BIKE-RUN - 12mi bike - 3mi run
* RUN/WALK - 3mi run
* 3-Person Relay
* 2-Person Relay
RACE INFO:
* SWAG - Participants will receive a race shirt, water bottle, finisher medal, run bibs and bike numbers, an athlete bag and more!
* PACKET PICKUP
* FRIDAY, September 12th, 4pm - 7pm - Location El Paso Swim and Tennis Club (2510 N. Saint Vrain, EPTX 79902)
* SATURDAY, September 13th, 10am - 1pm - Location La Mente Behavioral Health (6600 Montana Ave #P, EPTX 79925)
**PACKETS - Every athlete must pick up his or her own race packet. Packet pick-up will require photo proof of identity (drivers license, passport, etc.) and USAT Membership Card.
Races
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Individual Sprint
Incl. $8.02 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (7:00AM MDT)
$123.02
Start with a 400-meter swim, in a 50-meter pool, followed by a 12-mile out and back bike course. Finish with a 3.1-mile run on the Playa Drain trail. -
Aquabike (Swim-Bike)
Incl. $7.10 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (7:00AM MDT)
$107.10
Start with a 400-meter swim, in a 50-meter pool, and ends with a 12-mile out and back bike ride. -
Bike-Run
Incl. $7.10 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (7:30AM MDT)
$107.10
Start with a 12-mile out and back bike ride, and end with a 3.1 mile run on the Playa Drain Trail. -
2-Person Relay
Incl. $5.58 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (7:00AM MDT)
$80.58
Relay participants should sign up and create a team name. Other members of the relay can then choose the correct team to join. Price reflects the cost per team member. -
3-Person Relay
Incl. $4.97 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (7:00AM MDT)
$69.97
Relay participants should sign up and create a team name. Other members of the relay can then choose the correct team to join. Price reflects the cost per team member. -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.97 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM MDT)
$69.97
Complete a 3.1 mile run out on the Playa Drain Trail.
Eagle in the Sun Triathlon
