Be ready mentally and physically.
Ready, Set, Train.
Trifest for MS offers in-person training for adults, ages 18 and up. There’s also a youth paratriathlon training series for ages 6-17. Choose the option that best meets your needs!
In-Person Training, 4-Week Series
Adult Triathlon Training (Ages 18 and up)
Join us for a 4-week, triathlon training series that helps prepare you for the race of your dreams.
Sessions are held on Mondays from 6-7:45PM. Pool access is only from 6-7PM.
July 29 - Monday
August 5 - Monday
August 12 - Monday
August 17 - Saturday (Mock Tri Race Simulation)
Includes an in-person, mock race simulation on Aug. 17.
Costs $105 for early registration, $110 after June 30.
Location: Melvin Ford Aquatic Center, Memorial Park, Bentonville, Arkansas
Coach: Morgan Chaffin - Pro Gravel and former pro Trifest for MS participate
Youth Paratriathlon Training Series (Ages 6-17)
In this 4-week training opportunity for youth para-athletes ages 6-17. Each trainee is paired with a buddy (if needed) for the 4-week training series where your child learns triathlon basics that prepares them for Trifest for MS weekend.
Training sessions take place on Monday from 6-7:30pm.
July 29 - Monday
August 5 - Monday
August 12 - Monday
August 17 - Saturday (Mock Tri Race Simulation)
Includes an in-person, mock race simulation on Aug. 19.
Costs: $105 for early registration, $110 after June 30.
Location: Melvin Ford Aquatic Center, Memorial Park, Bentonville, Arkansas
Coach: Adam Fortin - Entering his 9th year as para training coach
FAQs
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Each person should have bike and helmet in working condition and running shoes.
Additional gear needed to participate in the training includes: swimsuit, goggles, towel, sunscreen, hat or visor, sunglasses, shorts, tee shirt and socks
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Kids and adults should be able to swim without floatation device to participate in the training series.
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The mock tri is at the same venue as the actual race, Melvin Ford Aquatic Center at Memorial Park in Bentonville.
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Not at this time. We want to ensure athletes have the full support and for liability, have to ensure the necessary safety protocols are in place, which is why we’ve created the Dare to Tri partnership to offer an exclusive training opportunity for adult para-athletes.
4-WEEK TRAINING SERIES SCHEDULE
Let’s dive in. Week 1 will focus on the first leg of triathlon, swimming! Whether you are new to the sport of swimming or come with lots of experience in the pool, night 1 will teach you every thing from the basic skills to more advanced triathlon specific skills. You will also be given your 4-week training plan and training swag bag based on which distance you hope to compete come race day.
Bring: Swim Suit, Goggles, Towel and Swim Cap(optional)
Time to crank it up! In week 2, we focus on the second leg of triathlon, biking.
Bonus! Swimming training will be offered this night following the bike session for anyone interested in continuing to improve their skills in the pool.
Bring: Bike, Helmet and Swim Gear
Week 3 - Run Focus/ Transition Work
Move those legs; pump those arms. For week 3, we focus on the third leg of triathlon, running.
Bring: Running Shoes, Bike, Helmet, Bike Shoes(optional), Swim Suit, Goggles and swim cap(optional)
Mock tri time! This is the best part of the training series. We conduct the session as an official triathlon race. We treat it just like race day so you can emulate what you will do on race day. All participants come together at Memorial Park in Bentonville to partake.
We finish with a training series class dedication that is the heart, sole and mission of our Foundation and training series of the past. At the end of week 4, you will be a triathlete and if you already are one, you’ll be an even better one!
Bring: Swim Suit, Goggles, Towel, Swim Cap(optional) Bike, Helmet, Bike Shoes(optional), Running Shoes and Visor or Cap
What People Are Saying
“The training series helped me build confidence, connect with other like-minded people and grow both mentally and physically stronger.”
— Cassandra Hammaker
“The first time I considered doing a triathlon was the first year of Trifest. I didn’t even know how to swim. I came to the training session and met Jo and figured if she could do it with a smile on her face, I could do a tri. She is still smiling and I am still racing.”
— Doug Drummonds