5 Reasons to Race Your State Championship in 2025

The 2025 season is here and state pride is on the line at USA Triathlon State Championships. 

With over 50 State Championship races to pick from here are five reasons to race your State Championship in 2025! 

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! 

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, if you're racing in a State Championship between June 1, 2024 and July 30, 2025, you will automatically qualify for BOTH 2024 and 2025 USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance Nationals. Will we see you in Milwaukee Aug. 8-10, 2025?

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!

Fun fact: You can race in ANY State Championship race, no matter where you're from! There is no qualification required.

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 the 2025 Sprint Distance National Championships in Milwaukee. (Athletes must be at least 15 years old as of Dec. 31, 2025 to compete at Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships.)

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

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 2025 State Championships, visit USA Triathlon’s State Championships calendar here.