Race Montana Triathlon 2026

  • Date Sat 22nd August 2026
  • Time 7:00AM MDT
  • Location Great Falls, Montana
  • Price $38.53 - $107.30
  • Races 7 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of athleticism and camaraderie at the 18th Annual Race Montana Triathlon and Duathlon on Saturday, August 22, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Great Falls, Cascade, this exhilarating event will take place at the Electric City Water Park. Athletes can dive into action with the Sprint Distance Triathlon featuring a 500-meter snake swim in the facility's 50-meter pool, followed by a scenic 12.2-mile bike ride and a fast, flat 3.1-mile run.

Not up for the entire triathlon? No problem! Gather your friends and form a team to tackle the challenge together or opt for the Duathlon, featuring a flat 1-mile run, 12.2-mile bike portion, and an optional final run of either 1 mile or 3.1 miles. There are also youth divisions, making this a fantastic family-friendly event with something for everyone. Plus, all race participants can enjoy complimentary access to the Electric City Water Park from noon to 6 p.m. on race day. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of competition, community, and fun!

Organiser's Description

The 18th Annual Race Montana Triathlon and Duathlon is scheduled for Saturday, Aufust 22nd, 2026, at the Electric City Water Park in Great Falls, Montana.

The Race Montana Triathlon Sprint Distance event will start at 7:00 am. The event features a 500-meter snake swim in the Electric City Water Park 50-meter pool. The Bike portion will be 12.2 miles, with the first 5 miles and last 6 miles being relatively flat. Mile 6 is a steady climb to the turnaround. The run will be a fast and flat 3.1 miles. If you do not want to compete in all three events, get some friends together and compete as a team. Team racers will start the event with individual racers based on the anticipated 500-meter swim time.

If you do not want to swim, then DO a Duathlon!!! The Duathlon will feature a 1.0 - mile run that starts from the Bike Transition in the Electric City Water Park Parking Lot. The run is completely flat. Runners will return to the Electric City Water Park Parking Lot to transition to their bikes. The Bike portion will be 12.2 miles (identical to the Sprint Triathlon course) or 3 miles (identical to the Youth Triathlon Long Course). Upon returning to the transition area, athletes will complete the event with a final 1.0- or 3.1-mile run. "Do the Du"

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., there will be one of two Youth Divisions - making it an excellent event for the entire family. The Youth or ADULT Triathlon Long Course includes a 100-meter swim (2 pool lengths), a 3-mile bike, and a 1-mile run. The Youth Triathlon Short Course will start at 9:30 am and include a 50-meter swim (1 pool length), a 1-mile bike, and a 1/2 -mile run.

ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER THE ELECTRIC CITY WATER PARK FOR FREE FROM 12:00 PM TO 6:00 PM ON RACE DAY. RACERS' FAMILY MEMBERS CAN ENTER THE WATER PARK AT THE REGULAR ADMISSION RATE.

The race will be professionally timed by COMPETITIVE TIMING (Whitefish, Montana http://competitivetiming.com/).

Races

  • Adult Sprint Individual Triathlon (5OO METER SWIIM / 12.2 MILE BIKE / 3.1 MILE RUN)

    Incl. $5.27 Fee

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (7:00AM MDT)

    $70.27

    OPENS 30 JAN
    Go to www.racemttri.com for more details and download the Athletes Guide and Triathlon Pointers prior to race day.
  • Adult Sprint Team Triathlon (5OO METER SWIIM / 12.2 MILE BIKE / 3.1 MILE RUN)

    Incl. $7.30 Fee

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (7:00AM MDT)

    $107.30

    OPENS 30 JAN
    Go to www.racemttri.com for more details and download the Athletes Guide and Triathlon Pointers prior to race day.
  • YOUTH and ADULT Triathlon Long Course (100 METER SWIM / 3 MILE BIKE / 1 MILE RUN)

    Incl. $3.53 Fee

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    $38.53

    OPENS 30 JAN
    Go to www.racemttri.com for more details and download the Athletes Guide and Triathlon Pointers prior to race day.
  • YOUTH and ADULT Team Triathlon Long Course (100 METER SWIM / 3 MILE BIKE / 1 MILE RUN)

    Incl. $6.14 Fee

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    $86.14

    Go to www.racemttri.com for more details and download the Athletes Guide and Triathlon Pointers prior to race day.
  • YOUTH Triathlon Short Course (50 METER SWIM / 1 MILE BIKE / 0.5 MILE RUN)

    Incl. $3.53 Fee

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:30AM MDT)

    $38.53

    OPENS 30 JAN
    Go to www.racemttri.com for more details and download the Athletes Guide and Triathlon Pointers prior to race day.
  • Race Montana DUATHLON (1.0 MILE RUN / 12.2 MILE BIKE / 3.1 MILE RUN)

    Incl. $4.11 Fee

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:00AM MDT)

    $49.11

    OPENS 30 JAN
    Go to www.racemttri.com for more details and download the Athletes Guide.
  • Race Montana DUATHLON (1.0 MILE RUN / 3.0 MILE BIKE / 1.0 MILE RUN)

    Incl. $4.11 Fee

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:00AM MDT)

    $49.11

    OPENS 31 JAN
    Go to Racemttri.com for more details and download the Athletes Guide.

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100 River Drive S., Electric City Water Park, Great Falls, 59405, MT, United States

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