NMSU Sprint Triathlon
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Price $44.20 - $76.23
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of athleticism at the NMSU Sprint Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful Las Cruces, Dona Ana! After a ten-year hiatus, this highly anticipated event returns, inviting participants to challenge themselves in a thrilling sprint triathlon format. The race features a 5-kilometer run (3.1 miles), a 20-kilometer bike ride (12.4 miles), and a 400-meter swim (0.25 miles).
Kicking off at 8 am, participants will start in the Aquatic Center parking lot, with the run taking place on a scenic two-lap course around the fields behind the activity center and Sutherland Village. Cyclists will navigate four laps around the picturesque NMSU campus, while the swim will be conducted in a traditional snake format in the outdoor pool. Excitingly, there are relay options available, so grab two friends and tackle the triathlon together! Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each age group, as well as for the top three relay teams. Join us for a day filled with energy, community spirit, and competition, all while supporting the NMSU Tri
Kicking off at 8 am, participants will start in the Aquatic Center parking lot, with the run taking place on a scenic two-lap course around the fields behind the activity center and Sutherland Village. Cyclists will navigate four laps around the picturesque NMSU campus, while the swim will be conducted in a traditional snake format in the outdoor pool. Excitingly, there are relay options available, so grab two friends and tackle the triathlon together! Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each age group, as well as for the top three relay teams. Join us for a day filled with energy, community spirit, and competition, all while supporting the NMSU Tri
Organiser's Description
NMSU Sprint Triathlon Race Sunday, October 18th, 8 am start time
NMSU will be hosting a sprint triathlon event this fall after a hiatus of more than ten years. This triathlon will be in run, bike, swim order and will start at the Aquatic Center parking lot. Register now here!
The sprint triathlon distances for this race will be a 5 kilometer run (3.1 miles), a 20 kilometer bike (12.4 miles), and a 400 meter (0.25 mile) swim. The run will be two laps around the fields behind the activity center and Sutherland Village, the bike will be four laps going around NMSU campus from the Aggie Memorial Stadium to the DACC. The swim will be a traditional snake swim in NMSUs outdoor pool. The transition area is located in the NMSU Satellite Water Facility Parking lot, west of the Aquatic Center. The route maps are located here.
We will be offering relay options for this race! Grab two friends and split up the triathlon disciplines, with each of you tackling a portion of the race.
Age group awards will be given to the top 3 in each age group. There will be additional awards for the top three relay teams.
Primary parking is located at the lot west of the NMSU Track and Field Complex. Additional Parking is located in a dirt lot at the intersection of Wells Street and Williams Ave. THERE WILL BE NO PARKING INSIDE THE SATELLITE WATER FACILTY LOT DUE TO THE TRANSITION LOCATED IN THAT AREA.
All proceeds benefit the NMSU Triathlon Club and allow NMSU students to compete in collegiate triathlon across the country. No refunds. Unclaimed entries will be considered donations. Improper usage of the NMSU Staff & Faculty, or NMSU student pricing will result in reservation cancelation without refund.
NMSU will be hosting a sprint triathlon event this fall after a hiatus of more than ten years. This triathlon will be in run, bike, swim order and will start at the Aquatic Center parking lot. Register now here!
The sprint triathlon distances for this race will be a 5 kilometer run (3.1 miles), a 20 kilometer bike (12.4 miles), and a 400 meter (0.25 mile) swim. The run will be two laps around the fields behind the activity center and Sutherland Village, the bike will be four laps going around NMSU campus from the Aggie Memorial Stadium to the DACC. The swim will be a traditional snake swim in NMSUs outdoor pool. The transition area is located in the NMSU Satellite Water Facility Parking lot, west of the Aquatic Center. The route maps are located here.
We will be offering relay options for this race! Grab two friends and split up the triathlon disciplines, with each of you tackling a portion of the race.
Age group awards will be given to the top 3 in each age group. There will be additional awards for the top three relay teams.
Primary parking is located at the lot west of the NMSU Track and Field Complex. Additional Parking is located in a dirt lot at the intersection of Wells Street and Williams Ave. THERE WILL BE NO PARKING INSIDE THE SATELLITE WATER FACILTY LOT DUE TO THE TRANSITION LOCATED IN THAT AREA.
All proceeds benefit the NMSU Triathlon Club and allow NMSU students to compete in collegiate triathlon across the country. No refunds. Unclaimed entries will be considered donations. Improper usage of the NMSU Staff & Faculty, or NMSU student pricing will result in reservation cancelation without refund.
Races
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Sprint Distance Triathlon
Incl. $6.23 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$76.23
5 kilometer run (3.1 miles), a 20 kilometer bike (12.4 miles), and a 400 meter (0.25 mile) swim -
Relay Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$44.20
This registration is for the captain of the relay team. Each participant does one discipline of the triathlon. Distances are the same as the sprint race: 5 kilometer run (3.1 miles), a 20 kilometer bike (12.4 miles), and a 400 meter (0.25 mile) swim. Grab two friends!
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1520 Stewart St, Las Cruces, 88003, NM, United States
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