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State Championships season is coming!

Triathlon season is nearly here state pride is on the line at USA Triathlon State Championships.

Here are five reasons to race your State Championship in 2023!

1. Be a State Champion!

State pride baby! As an age group athlete, you can compete at your state's State Championship for the opportunity to earn the title of state champion!

2. Increase your odds to qualify for USA Triathlon Nationals

Have you always wanted to qualify and race at Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships? Racing your State Championship is a great way to qualify!

State championships qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). Normal qualification standards are the top 15% or top two (2) in your age group (whichever is greater).

So, you have better odds to qualify at a State Championship!

Note that you may only qualify for Olympic-distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.

And as a bonus, any state championship after June 1, 2023 will qualify you for BOTH 2023 AND 2024 USA Triathlon Nationals. Will we see you in Milwaukee Aug. 4-6 for the 2023 USA Triathlon Nationals?

3. Support your local events and race directors

There's nothing like racing local. You're there with your friends and family members. In your hometown or visiting a city in your state. Supporting local businesses. And supporting your local race directors, who are the lifeblood of the sport. Support local races in your state!

4. High Schoolers - be a State Champion!

High school athletes, rep your school and race for a State High School Championship! Each State Championship also features the State High School Championship, so round up your friends and come race together! As a bonus: All high school athletes who finish any State High School Championships will automatically qualify for 2023 Sprint-distance Nationals in Milwaukee. (Athletes must be at least 15 years old as of Dec. 31, 2023 to compete at Age Group National Championships).

5. For the Swag

As always, we love the swag — especially medals! Race for a special State Championship medal at your State Championship this year!

Check out the 2023 State Championships Schedule

Please check individual race websites for the most up-to-date information. Race dates and locations subject to change.

To view the full calendar of 2023 State Championships, visit USA Triathlon’s State Championships calendar here.

State	Date	Event	City
Alabama	July 8	Mountain Lakes Triathlon	Guntersville, Ala.
Alaska	TBA	TBA	TBA
Arizona	April 30	Cactus Man Triathlon	Tempe, Ariz.
Arkansas	June 4	Walmart Ozark Valley Triathlon	Fayetteville, Ark.
California	April 30	Orange County Triathlon	Mission Viejo, Calif.
Colorado	July 22	Tri Boulder	Boulder, Colo.
Connecticut	June 17	Pat Griskus Olympic Triathlon	Middlebury, Conn.
Delaware	Aug. 6	Lum's Pond Triathlon	Bear, Del.
Florida	May 21	305 Triathlon	Miami, Fla.
Georgia	Sept. 16	Tugaloo Triathlon	Lavonia, Ga.
Hawaii	TBA	TBA	TBA
Idaho	June 18	Treasure Valley Triathlon	Boise, Idaho
Illinois	June 3	Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon and Duathlon	Hudson, Ill.
Indiana	June 4	Leon's Triathlon	Hammond, Ind.
Iowa	May 27	Tri Clear Lake	Clear Lake, Iowa
Kansas	July 9	Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon	Shawnee, Kan.
Kentucky	July 23	Tri Louisville	Louisville, Ky.
Louisiana	May 6	Louisiana Triathlon	New Roads, La.
Maine	June 25	Sebago Lake Triathlon	Standish, Maine
Maryland	June 3	Rock Hall Triathlons	Rock Hall, Md.
Massachusetts	June 10	Hyannis 1 Triathlon	Centerville, Mass.
Michigan	July 15	Ann Arbor Tri	Pinckney, Mich.
Minnesota	Aug. 25	Maple Grove Triathlon	Maple Grove, Minn.
Mississippi	June 17	Southern Firecracker Triathlon	Grenada, Miss.
Missouri	May 21	St. Louis Triathlon	St. Louis, Mo.
Montana	June 18	Bozeman Triathlon	Bozeman, Mont.
Nebraska	July 16	Omaha Triathlon	Omaha, Neb.
Nevada	Sept. 30	Las Vegas Triathlon	Boulder City, Nev.
New Hampshire	Aug. 26	Live Free & Tri	Feeedom, N.H.
New Jersey	July 15	New Jersey State Triathlon	West Windsor, N.J.
New Mexico	June 10	City of Lakes Triathlon	Santa Rosa, N.M.
New York	Aug. 26	Rochester Triathlon	Rochester, N.Y.
North Carolina	Sept. 9	White Lake Fall International & Sprint	White Lake, N.C.
North Dakota	June 17	BISMAN Triathlon	Bismark, N.D.
Ohio	June 4 July 16	Deer Creek Triathlon and Duathlon(Age Group & High School) Queen City Triathlon at Caesar State Park(Club)	Mt. Sterling, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio
Oklahoma	July 22	Territorial Olympic/Sprint Triathlon	Guthrie, Okla.
Oregon	Sept. 9	Best in the West Triathlon Festival	Sweet Home, Ore.
Pennsylvania	June 10	Poconos Triathlon	Hawley, Pa.
Rhode Island	Sept. 12	Newport Triathlon	Newport, R.I.
South Carolina	June 24	Clemson Triathlon	Clemson, S.C.
South Dakota	Sept. 9	Wildlife Loop Triathlon	Custer, S.D.
Tennessee	June 4	Eddie Ferrell Music City Triathlon	Nashville, Tenn.
Texas	Sept. 17	Disco Triathlon & Duathlon	Valley View, Texas
Utah	Sept. 16	Kokopelli Triathlon	Hurricane, Utah
Vermont	June18	Vermont Sun Triathlon	Salisbury, Vt.
Virginia	July 8	REV3 Williamsburg	Williamsburg, Va.
Washington	July 8	Lake Whatcom Triathlon	Bellingham, Wash.
West Virginia	July 9	Richwood's Scenic Mountain Triathlon	Richwood, W.V.
Wisconsin	June 25	Pleasant Prairie Triathlon	Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
Wyoming	TBA	TBA	TBA

5 Reasons to Race Your State Championship in 2023

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