Oro Valley Triathlon and Duathlon Festival
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 7:00AM MST
- Location Oro Valley, Arizona
- Price $101.70 - $160.00
- Races 9 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at the Oro Valley Triathlon and Duathlon Festival, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the stunning Oro Valley, Pima! This exciting event promises a vibrant atmosphere as participants tackle their choice of race distances in a breathtaking setting at the Oro Valley Aquatics Center, nestled at the base of the majestic Catalina Mountains.
Swimmers will enjoy a serpentine course in a long course pool, while cyclists can look forward to a safe, traffic-free biking experience on a coned-off route featuring thrilling downhills and manageable uphills. Runners will find the course flat and fast, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all. Participants in the duathlon will complete one run loop before hitting the bike course and then finish with two more loops. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow athletes in a spectacular location!
Swimmers will enjoy a serpentine course in a long course pool, while cyclists can look forward to a safe, traffic-free biking experience on a coned-off route featuring thrilling downhills and manageable uphills. Runners will find the course flat and fast, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all. Participants in the duathlon will complete one run loop before hitting the bike course and then finish with two more loops. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow athletes in a spectacular location!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE ORO VALLEY TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON FESTIVAL.
* PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NO LONGER ACCOMMODATE MINORS (UNDER 18) DUE TO REQUIREMENTS BY USA TRIATHLON. WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL MINORS PLEASE CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN BOLT MULTISPORT'S THUNDERBOLT TRI [https://www.trisignup.com/Race/AZ/SierraVista/ThunderboltYouthTriathlon]
EVENT DISTANCES FOUND HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/AZ/OroVallley/ovspringtri]
THE SWIM
The swim takes place at the BEAUTIFUL Oro Valley Aquatics Center at the base of the Catalina Mountains. The pool will be set to long course and you will serpentine swim.
THE BIKE
The entire bike course is coned off from traffic and includes one dedicated car lane and bike lane for participants. Be prepared for some fast downhills and a couple short uphills.
THE RUN
The run is flat and fast (Duathlon participants will do one loop before the bike and two loops after the bike)
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer refunds for any reason. However, you can defer your entry up to one year. (For example: if you purchase an entry for 2026, you can defer that entry to 2027.) It is a sliding scale deferral. Please review our Refund/Deferral/Transfer Policy [https://runsignup.com/Race/ovspringtri/Page-24] BEFORE you register.
SHIRTS AVAILABLE WHILE THEY LAST. YOU ARE GUARANTEED YOUR SIZE, IF YOU REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 15, 2026.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Your support is crucial in keeping our event sustainable. We kindly request that you stay at our Town of Oro Valley contract hotels or Town of Oro Valley AirBnB's to help us control costs and ensure future amazing races for everyone. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.
You can find a complete list of Oro Valley AirBnBs HERE [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TBMUT996Yby35ii2hvGHUKMzu6NzDDeH9qbzGFvn2JE/edit?gid=0#gid=0].
We are working on room blocks at Fairfield Inn and Suites [https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tusor-fairfield-inn-and-suites-tucson-north-oro-valley/overview/], which is just 1 mile from the race venue.
* PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NO LONGER ACCOMMODATE MINORS (UNDER 18) DUE TO REQUIREMENTS BY USA TRIATHLON. WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL MINORS PLEASE CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN BOLT MULTISPORT'S THUNDERBOLT TRI [https://www.trisignup.com/Race/AZ/SierraVista/ThunderboltYouthTriathlon]
EVENT DISTANCES FOUND HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/AZ/OroVallley/ovspringtri]
THE SWIM
The swim takes place at the BEAUTIFUL Oro Valley Aquatics Center at the base of the Catalina Mountains. The pool will be set to long course and you will serpentine swim.
THE BIKE
The entire bike course is coned off from traffic and includes one dedicated car lane and bike lane for participants. Be prepared for some fast downhills and a couple short uphills.
THE RUN
The run is flat and fast (Duathlon participants will do one loop before the bike and two loops after the bike)
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer refunds for any reason. However, you can defer your entry up to one year. (For example: if you purchase an entry for 2026, you can defer that entry to 2027.) It is a sliding scale deferral. Please review our Refund/Deferral/Transfer Policy [https://runsignup.com/Race/ovspringtri/Page-24] BEFORE you register.
SHIRTS AVAILABLE WHILE THEY LAST. YOU ARE GUARANTEED YOUR SIZE, IF YOU REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 15, 2026.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Your support is crucial in keeping our event sustainable. We kindly request that you stay at our Town of Oro Valley contract hotels or Town of Oro Valley AirBnB's to help us control costs and ensure future amazing races for everyone. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.
You can find a complete list of Oro Valley AirBnBs HERE [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TBMUT996Yby35ii2hvGHUKMzu6NzDDeH9qbzGFvn2JE/edit?gid=0#gid=0].
We are working on room blocks at Fairfield Inn and Suites [https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tusor-fairfield-inn-and-suites-tucson-north-oro-valley/overview/], which is just 1 mile from the race venue.
Races
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Intermediate Triathlon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$101.70
750 Meter Serpentine Swim (Pool set to long course/50 meters) 21.9 Mile Bike (3 loops of the bike course) 4.65 Mile Run (3 loops of the run course) -
Intermediate Triathlon Relay
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$160.00
Triathlon Relay Teams can be any combination of 2 to 3 persons of either gender. 750 Meter Serpentine Swim (Pool set to long course/50 meters) 21.9 Mile Bike (3 loops of the bike course) 4.65 Mile Run (3 loops of the run course) -
Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:30AM MST)
$101.70
350 Meter Serpentine Swim (Pool set up for long course/50 meters) 14.6 Mile Bike (2 loops of the bike course/7.3 mile loops) 3.1 Mile Run (2 loops of the run course/ 1.55 mile loops) -
Sprint Triathlon-Athena
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:30AM MST)
$101.70
USAT defines this category as being for women who weight 165 lbs or more. 350 Meter Serpentine Swim (Pool set up for long course/50 meters) 14.6 Mile Bike (2 loops of the bike course/7.3 mile loops) 3.1 Mile Run (2 loops of the run course/ 1.55 mile loops) -
Sprint Triathlon-Clydesdale
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:30AM MST)
$101.70
USAT defines this category as being for men who weight 220 lbs or more. 350 Meter Serpentine Swim (Pool set up for long course/50 meters) 14.6 Mile Bike (2 loops of the bike course/7.3 mile loops) 3.1 Mile Run (2 loops of the run course/ 1.55 mile loops) -
Sprint Triathlon Relay
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:30AM MST)
$160.00
Triathlon Relay Teams can be any combination of 2 to 3 persons of either gender. 350 Meter Serpentine Swim (Pool set up for long course/50 meters) 14.6 Mile Bike (2 loops of the bike course/7.3 mile loops) 3.1 Mile Run (2 loops of the run course/ 1.55 mile loops) -
Sprint Aquabike
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:30AM MST)
$101.70
350 Meter Serpentine Swim (Pool set up for long course/50 meters) 14.6 Mile Bike (2 loops of the bike course/7.3 mile loops) -
Sprint Duathlon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:30AM MST)
$101.70
1.55 Mile Run 14.6 Mile Bike (2 loops of the bike course/ 7.3 mile loops) 3.1 Mile Run (2 loops of the run course/ 1.55 mile loops) -
Sprint Duathlon Relay
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$160.00
Duathlon Relay Teams can be any combination of 2 persons of either gender. 1.55 Mile Run 14.6 Mile Bike (2 loops of the bike course) 3.1 Mile Run (2 loops of the run course)
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