Race Details

Join us for the 14th annual event on Aug 29, 30 & 31, 2025

Friday Races: Trifest Kids

  • Includes youth paraTriathletes.

  • Youth age is determined by age on race day.

  • 5-8 year olds race: 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run

  • 9-15 year olds race: 75 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run

Saturday Races:
AM Races

  • Olympic F1 Triathlon (Age Groupers = AG):

    • 800 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run, 700 meter swim, 13 mile bike & final 5k run

    • The Para division race will be a max of 15 racers.

  • Olympic Aquabike (AG):

    • 800 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 700 meter swim, 13 mile bike.

    • Time stops after you cross into transition after the 2nd bike. However, we encourage you to walk over and cross the finish line for a photo and your finisher medal!

  • Celebrate! Arkansas Corporate Relay Sprint Challenge Triathlon

    • 400 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5k mile run

    • This year will be our largest field yet!

PM Race

  • Sprint Triathlon (AG):

    • 400 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5k mile run

    • The Para division race will be a max of 15 racers.

Sunday Races:

  • Super Sprint Triathlon (AG):

    • 200 yard swim, 3.75 mile bike & 1 mile run

    • The Para division race will be max 15 racers

    • The original distance Jo Rampy raced in 2011, that started the Trifest story.

Triathlon Minimum Ages:

Youth: 5 years of age on day of race

Super Sprint: 10 years of age on day of race

Sprint: 10 years of age on day of race

Olympic: 15 years of age on day of race

Prize Purse: Prize purse money has been eliminated from the 2025 awards and recognition.

Relays: 2- or 3-person relays are welcome in all our triathlon events, except for the Aquabike and Youth Triathlons.

Packet Pickup: Friday, August 29, 2-7 PM at race site.

  • Athletes are STRONGLY encouraged to check in and pick up their race packets prior to race day.

  • All athletes must show USAT card or pay one-day pass and sign waivers. USAT members do not need to sign waiver.

  • Photo ID will be required for everyone checking in for birthday validation.

Schedule and Course Details

Thursday, Aug. 28

  • 7:00 PM Registration Closes

Friday, Aug. 29

  • 2:00-5:00 PM Packet Pickup

  • 3:30 PM Youth Transition opens

  • 5:00 PM Youth Triathlon Race (5-8 year olds)

  • 5:45 PM Youth Triathlon Race (9-15 year olds)

  • 7:15 Kids Awards

Saturday, Aug. 30

  • 5:30 AM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration).

  • 6:30 AM Celebrate! Arkansas Corporate Relay Sprint Challenge

  • 6:45 AM Olympic F1 Triathlon (AG) & Aqua Bike

  • 3:00 PM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration)

  • 4:30 PM Sprint Triathlon (AG)

Sunday, Aug. 31

  • 5:30 AM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration)

  • 6:30 AM Super Sprint (AG)

  • 9:00 AM Trifesta and Tri-Club Championship awards

  • Bike course closes at 8:30 AM this year.

Course Details

Super Sprint

Open Course Map
Pool Map

Sprint

Open Course Map
Pool Map

Olympic

Open Course Map
Pool Map

Youth Triathlons
5-8 yr-olds

Open Course Map
Kids Pool Map

Youth Triathlons
9-12 yr-olds

Open Course Map
Kids Pool Map

Event Program

Host Rentals & Hotels: Pinewoodmanagement.com / Comfort Inn / Courtyard Marriott / Motto Hotel by Hilton (NEW)

  • Addresses: Comfort Inn 3001 NE 11th St. / Courtyard Marriott 1001 McClain Rd. / Motto Hotel by Hilton 229 South Main St.

  • Phone: Comfort Inn 479-254-7800 / Courtyard Marriott 479-273-3333 / Motto Hotel by Hilton 479-433-5001

  • Ask for TriFest for MS 2025 group rate

  • BOOK HOUSES OR ROOMS BY AUG. 23 / Motto Hotel by Hilton must be booked by JULY 30

Book houses or hotels at the below address online: