Partnered National Championships RFPs
RFP Process for Partnered National Championships #
Timeline and Process for 2026 USA Triathlon National Championships for Bid Coming Soon!
Paratriathlon National Championships #
If you're interested in hosting the Paratriathlon National Championships, there is no need to fill out this RFP. Please contact Tommy Zaferes at tommy.zaferes@usatriathlon.org for more information.
Women's Collegiate Regional Triathlon Championships #
(two events to be awarded)
- Event must take place on October 11 or 12, 2025 or October 18 or 19, 2025
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- Swim Course (750 Meters): The first turn buoy should be a minimum of 250 meters from the beach or start area for sprint distance races. Clean, scenic body of water, with approximate temperatures ranging between 60F and 80F; no issues with unsafe swim conditions due to high surf or water quality concerns. The opportunity for a beach or dive in start must exist.
- Bike (20km): Safe course with roads for the bike that are entirely closed to traffic and can accommodate the athletes comfortably. Road conditions are good with minimal safety concerns. The course should be available for a course preview the day prior to the event. A looped course is required for the bike. The bike course should be a 2 to 4 loop course. There should be specific areas designated for spectator crossing to assure the safety of all participants.
- Run (5k) Courses: The run should be safe and a loop course. It should be 2 loops. There should be water stations at the start of the run course and at the turnaround on the run course.
- Transition: Structured in a way that all athletes travel the same distance during the race. A split transition area is not acceptable.
- Race Venue: 75 athletes per wave: Adequate space for the swim start/finish as a run-in or dive-in start. Transition area, finish line, athlete recovery area, spectator viewing, adequate parking, and race expo.
- Entry Fees: It is important that the race director provides a quality event at a price that is cost effective for ALL teams attending.
- Must produce races in the required distances
- The draft-legal course, at a minimum, must be a complete road closure
- Event date must not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required, including necessary motorcycles
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Interview process after bid submission
Adherence to branding guidelines
Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
Hotels: adequate housing at the best possible price. Service 150 athletes plus staff, friends, family, spectators, and sponsors. Dorms, home stays, campgrounds, etc., are alternative housing options. Housing procurement at discounted pricing is important as a means of minimizing the cost of the hotel room block for teams. Hotels should be located within 5-10 miles (20 minutes maximum by car) of the race venue.
Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
On-time bid submission
Adherence to scoring rules and seeding rules
Start lists will be managed by USA Triathlon in consultation with the Race Director
Production of awards for D1, D2, D3 teams and individuals with award approval
Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- Connection/working group with other National Championship Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- Be a part of the Women’s Collegiate Triathlon movement and excitement
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Magazine - Champs inclusion
- USATriathlon.org Championships landing page
- All Champs FB Post
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships #
- Event must take place between November 1, 2025 and November 15, 2025
- A two-day event that will host 3 waves on Saturday for individual and team races and 1 or 2 waves on Sunday hosting a Team Relay Event.
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- Swim Course (750 Meters): The first turn buoy should be a minimum of 250 meters from the beach or start area for sprint distance races. Clean, scenic body of water, with approximate temperatures ranging between 60F and 80F; no issues with unsafe swim conditions due to high surf or water quality concerns. The opportunity for a beach or dive in start must exist.
- Bike (20km): Safe course with roads for the bike that are entirely closed to traffic and can accommodate the athletes comfortably. Road conditions are good with minimal safety concerns. The course should be available for a course preview the day prior to the event. A looped course is required for the bike. The bike course should be a 2 to 4 loop course. There should be specific areas designated for spectator crossing to assure the safety of all participants.
- Run (5k) Courses: The run should be safe and a loop course. It should be 2 loops. There should be water stations at the start of the run course and at the turnaround on the run course.
- Transition: The transition area must be a flow through transition meaning spacing for transition AND bikes to flow through during the event. A split transition area is not acceptable.
- Race Venue: 75 athletes per wave. Adequate space for the swim start/finish as a run-in or dive-in start. Transition area, finish line, athlete recovery area, spectator viewing, adequate parking, and race expo.
- Entry Fees: It is important that the race director provides a quality event at a price that is cost effective for ALL teams attending.
- Hotels: adequate housing at the best possible price. Service for 450 to 500 athletes, staff, friends, Family, spectators, and sponsors. Dorms, home stays, campgrounds, etc., are alternative housing options. Housing procurement at discounted pricing is important as a means of minimizing the cost of the hotel room block for teams. Hotels should be located within 5-10 miles (20 minutes maximum by car) of the race venue.
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Adherence to scoring rules and seeding rules
- Draft-Legal start lists will be managed by USA Triathlon in consultation with the Race Director
- Must produce races in the required distances
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required, including necessary motorcycles
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Production of awards for D1, D2, D3 teams and individuals with award approval
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- Be a part of the Women’s Collegiate Triathlon movement and excitement
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Collegiate Club National Championships#
- Event must take place between the first and third week of April as preferred date option. A secondary option may exist in either the third or fourth week of March.
- The following races and distances are required: Draft-legal sprint triathlon: 750m swim, 20k bike (two to four loops), 5k run, Super sprint draft-legal mixed relay: 200-350m swim, 4-6k bike, .75 – 1.75k run, and Olympic-Distance non-draft triathlon: 1500m swim, 40k bike (no more than three laps), 10k run.
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- Must produce races in the required distances
- The draft-legal course, at a minimum, must be a complete road closure, and be a looped course between two and four laps
- Event date must not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required, including necessary motorcycles
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Adherence to Collegiate Club National Championships scoring rules and seeding rules
- Draft-Legal start lists will be managed by USA Triathlon in consultation with the Race Director
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- Place Awards provided by USAT in required Nationals categories
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Top 35% (vs. 15%) qualify for USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships, which in turn should provide more incentive for athlete’s to race at the event
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championship designation
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- USATriathlon.org Championships landing page
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves USA Triathlon National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost (example: https://youtube.com/shorts/yIJtiwSI6Pk?feature=share )
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Youth and Junior Nationals #
- Event must take place the second, third or fourth weekend of July or the first weekend of August
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- The following races and distances are required: Junior Development Draft-Legal (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run) x 2 races, Youth Development Draft-Legal (375m swim, 10k bike, 2.5k run) x 2 races, Youth and Junior Development Mixed Relay (200 – 250m swim, 5k bike, .8 – 1.4k run), Youth Age Group Ages 13 – 18 (300m swim, 10k bike, 2.5k run), Youth Age Group Ages 11 – 12 and ATD (200m swim, 10k bike, 2k run), and Youth Age Group Ages 7 – 10 (100m swim, 5k bike, 1k run).
- Must produce races in the required distances
- The courses must be a complete road closure to ensure safety
- Draft-Legal bike courses must be either a 5k or 10k loop
- Event date must not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required, including necessary motorcycles for draft-legal races
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Draft-Legal start lists will be managed by USA Triathlon in consultation with the Race Director
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- Place Awards provided by USAT in required Nationals categories
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost (example: https://youtube.com/shorts/yIJtiwSI6Pk?feature=share )
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Military and First Responders Triathlon National Championships#
The USA Triathlon Military and First Responders National Championships honor the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as police, fire and EMS personnel in the multisport community.
- The following races and distances are required: Sprint distance triathlon and Olympic distance triathlon.
- Must produce races in the required distances
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- Event date does not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required, including necessary motorcycles
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Must include normal age group divisions, plus Clydesdale, Athena, Non-Binary
- Must host a Splash and Dash Youth event for ages 7 to 15
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- 1st - 3rd Place Awards provided by USAT in required Nationals categories
- National Champion premium item in each age group and gender
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Top 35% (vs. 15%) qualify for Sprint and Olympic Nationals, which in turn should provide more incentive for athlete’s to race at the event
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost (example: https://youtube.com/shorts/yIJtiwSI6Pk?feature=share )
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Long Course National Championships (Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike)#
- The following races and distances are required: triathlon (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run), duathlon (5k-run, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run) and aquabike (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike)
- Must produce races in the required distances
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- Event date does not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required, including necessary motorcycles
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Must include normal age group divisions, plus Clydesdale, Athena, Non-Binary
- Must host a Splash and Dash Youth event for ages 7 to 15
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- 1st - 3rd Place Awards provided by USAT in required Nationals categories
- National Champion premium item in each age group and gender
- Athlete qualification for World Championships
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Top 35% (vs. 15%) qualify for Sprint and Olympic Nationals, which in turn should provide more incentive for athlete’s to race at the event
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost (example: https://youtube.com/shorts/yIJtiwSI6Pk?feature=share )
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Ultra-Distance National Championships #
- The following races and distances are required: ultra-distance triathlon (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run). Option is also available to host Ultra-Distance Aquabike and Ultra-Distance Duathlon as the same race (preference will be given to bids that are able to accommodate)
- Must produce races in the required distances
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- Event date does not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required, including necessary motorcycles
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Must include normal age group divisions, plus Clydesdale, Athena, Non-Binary
- Must host a Splash and Dash Youth event for ages 7 to 15
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- 1st - 3rd Place Awards provided by USAT in required Nationals categories
- 1st – 3rd place awards may be provided in limited age categories if additional race formats such as Duathlon, Aquabike, and Aquathlon are offered
- National Champion premium item in each age group and gender
- Athlete qualification for World Championships
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Top 35% (vs. 15%) qualify for Sprint and Olympic Nationals, which in turn should provide more incentive for athlete’s to race at the event
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost (example: https://youtube.com/shorts/yIJtiwSI6Pk?feature=share )
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon National Championships #
- Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon and Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon may occur at the same event on the same weekend if the required courses are available.
- The following races and distances are required: cross triathlon (1500-meter swim, 25-30 km bike, 10 km run) and cross duathlon (5k-run, 25-30 km bike, 10 km run). Distances do not have to be exact. A sprint distance option is also required with the following distances: triathlon (750-meter swim, 10-15 km bike, 5km run) and duathlon (2.5k run, 10-15km bike, 5k run).
- Must produce races in the required distances
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- Bike course must be off road and run course must primarily be on a trail
- Event date does not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Must include normal age group divisions, plus Clydesdale, Athena, Non-Binary
- Must host a Splash and Dash Youth event for ages 7 to 15
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- 1st - 3rd Place Awards provided by USAT in required Nationals categories
- National Champion premium item in each age group and gender
- Athlete qualification for World Championships
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Top 35% (vs. 15%) qualify for Sprint and Olympic Nationals, which in turn should provide more incentive for athlete’s to race at the event
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost (example: https://youtube.com/shorts/yIJtiwSI6Pk?feature=share )
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon National Championships #
- Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon and Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon may occur at the same event on the same weekend if the required courses are available.
- The following races and distances are required: gravel triathlon (1500-meter swim, 25-30 km bike, 10 km run) and gravel duathlon (5k-run, 25-30 km bike, 10 km run). A sprint distance option is also required with the following distances: triathlon (750-meter swim, 10-15 km bike, 5km run) and duathlon (2.5k run, 10-15km bike, 5k run). Distances do not have to be exact.
- Weather: Moderate and reliable (no threats of hurricanes, searing heat, or extreme humidity)
- Bike course must be 70% or more gravel
- Run course must be on primarily gravel or dirt trails
- Must produce races in the required distances
- Event date does not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past two years
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Must include normal age group divisions, plus Clydesdale, Athena, Non-Binary
- Must host a Splash and Dash Youth event for ages 7 to 15
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- 1st - 3rd Place Awards provided by USAT in required Nationals categories
- National Champion premium item in each age group and gender
- Athlete qualification for World Championships
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Top 35% (vs. 15%) qualify for Sprint and Olympic Nationals, which in turn should provide more incentive for athlete’s to race at the event
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost (example: https://youtube.com/shorts/yIJtiwSI6Pk?feature=share )
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.
Winter Triathlon and Winter Duathlon National Championships #
- The following races and distances are required: winter triathlon in standard distance (4 – 6k run, 8 – 10k bike, 8 – 10k ski) and a winter duathlon in standard distance (4 – 6k run, 8 – 10k ski). A sprint distance option is also required with the following distances: Triathlon (2 – 3k run, 4 – 8k bike, 4 – 5k ski and Duathlon (2 – 3k run, 4 – 5k ski). Distances do not have to be exact.
- Must produce races in the required distances
- Event must take place in January, February, or March
- Snow in order to maintain a safe and well-groomed course
- Event date does not fall within 2 weeks of a National Championship nor a World Championship
- Post-race survey distributed by host, including required questions from USAT
- Results of survey to be shared with USAT
- USAT sanctioned event
- Officials required
- Race must have been sanctioned for the past year
- Race Director Certification encouraged
- Must include normal age group divisions, plus Clydesdale, Athena, Non-Binary
- Interview process after bid submission
- Adherence to branding guidelines
- Results to USAT within 12 hours of event completion
- All past post-race responsibilities must have been completed with 15 days post-event
- Overall complete and thoroughness of bid submission, including required questions
- On-time bid submission
- Provide designated communications lead to communicate to USAT
- Prepare and share a promotional plan with USAT
- Provide USAT with videos, imagery and key features of the race and event
- Provide USAT with post-race recap with images for distribution
- 1st - 3rd Place Awards provided by USAT in required Nationals categories
- National Champion premium item in each age group and gender
- Athlete qualification for World Championships
- Connection/working group with other National Championships Race Directors
- Pre-event 'webinar' info call/kickoff
- Event Checklist Guide/Manual/Best Practices
- USAT on-call concierge
- USAT staff onsite
- National Championship mesh/banner/branding
- Complimentary expo booth at USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival and Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships
- Opportunity to grow your participation due to National Championships designation
- National Championships social media posts
- Geo-targeted splash page on USATriathlon.org as available
- Inclusion on National Championship calendar on USATriathlon.org
- Inclusion in Championships promotion email and annual marketing/promotions campaigns
- National Championship calendar announcement with link to event website
- Being a part of the select group of races calling themselves National Championships
- Inclusion in USA Triathlon Magazine
- Template package on Canva for social media graphics, email headers and flyers
- Customized Logo for event
- Inclusion in USAT annual marketing and promotions campaigns
- Inclusion in championships promotion email
- Inclusion in USAT annual member engagement email campaign
- Promo video featuring all national championships that will be posted by USAT and provided to National Championships to repost (example: https://youtube.com/shorts/yIJtiwSI6Pk?feature=share )
- Dedicated geo-targeted emails promoting the event regionally
- Post Event Recap Article (RD to Provide Results)
USA Triathlon will consider a second year with the same event pending an evaluation to include feedback from athletes and USAT. Host must re-apply for second year and beyond.