2023 Information coming soon.

Race Details

Join us for the 11th annual event on Sept 2-4, 2022!

Friday Races:
Youth Triathlons (ParaTriathletes included) Youth age is determined by age on race day
5-8 year olds: 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run
9-12 Year olds: 75 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
Adult para division only (dedicated course)

Saturday Races:
AM Race
Sprint Triathlon: 400 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run
Celebrate Corporate Relay Challenge Sprint Triathlon

PM Race
Super Sprint Triathlon: 200 yard swim, 3.75 mile bike, 1 mile run

Sunday Races:

The Olympic race is a unique and wildly popular style called the F1 format. It’s like 2 sprint triathlon races back to back. So for the first time ever you’ll have a run to swim transition also!

Olympic Triathlon: 800 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run, 700 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run
Olympic Aquabike: 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 pic and your finisher medal!

The Para Invitation Race will be max 16 racers, 2 racers per swim lane.

NEW IN 2021! Prize Money for overalls in each race! Courtesy of The Walton Family Foundation

$750 Total for Male and Females= top 3 in Super Sprint 1st-$200, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$75

$1500 Total for Male and Females= top 3 in Sprint 1st-$450, 2nd -$200, 3rd- $100

$2750 Total for Male and Female top 3 in Olympic Triathlon 1st- $750, 2nd- $400, 3rd-$225

Relays: We offer 2 or 3 person relays in all our triathlon events. (Not an option for the Aquabike or Youth Triathlons.)

2022 Packet Pickup: Friday, September 2, 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.

Host Hotel: Courtyard Marriott

Address: 1001 McClain Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712

Phone: 1-888-236-2427.

Ask for TriFest for MS 2022 Group for the Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville Arkansas.

Book hotel at the below address online:

Marriott Online Booking

Minimum Ages:

Youth Triathlon: 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2022

Super Sprint Triathlon: 10 years old by Dec. 31, 2022

Sprint: 10 years old by Dec. 31, 2022

Olympic: 15 years old by Dec. 31, 2022

Schedule and Course Details

NEW START TIMES FOR SUNDAY RACES ONLY - SEE BELOW

Friday, Sept. 2

2:00-6:00 PM Packet Pickup
5:00 PM Youth Transition opens
6:00 PM Youth Triathlons (5-8 year olds)
6:30 PM Youth Triathlons (9-12 year olds)
7:15 Kids Awards

Saturday, Sept. 3

5:30 AM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration).
6:30 AM Celebrate! Corporate Relay Challenge
6:45 AM Sprint Triathlon
3:00 PM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration)
4:30 PM Super Sprint Triathlon

Sunday, Sept. 4

Due to city direction and approval we are moving the start of the Olympic F1 format race to an earlier start. An email was sent to all registered participants explaining in more detail what drove this decision. New times are listed below:
4:45 AM Transition opens, body marking, and late packet pickup (NO registration)
5:15 AM Para start (dedicated swim lanes)
6:00 AM Olympic start
10:45 AM Trifesta GC awards and Tri-Club Championship awards
Bike course will close this year at 9:45 AM