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**Draft Legal Triathlon - Read more on draft legal rules!
2018 Athlete Guide
Photos
(2018 Results: Age Group Women | Age Group Men)
(2017 Results with Splits: Age Group Men | Age Group Women | Collegiate)
Description: Draft Legal Sprint Distance - 750m swim (1 lap) | 20km bike (3 laps) | 5km run (2 laps)
Participants must be 15 years of age or older

Fees Schedule:
$75 - open until 5/28
$85 - 5/29 until 6/30
$95 - 7/1 until 9/1
$105 - 9/2 until 10/15
$115 - 10/16 until 11/2
Registration closes Friday 11/2 at 9am PT
Participants Will Receive:
- Chip Timing
- Swag Bag
- Event T-shirt
- Hat
- Finisher Medal
- Awards three deep per age group
- Post-race athlete beer (ages 21+ only)
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Schedule of Events
Saturday, Nov. 3
- Open Water Swim Competition (Register Here) - 2 p.m.
- Includes free Ignite the Fork swim cap
- Distances offered:
- 750m (1 lap)
- 1500m (2 laps)
- 2250m (3 laps)
- Packet Pick up
- EXPO
- Race Briefing at Race Venue
Contact Tab
Nicole Welling: ntruxes@asu.edu
Casey Brown: Case224@comcast.net
Please stick around to watch and support the top 75 women in the college race for the National Championship title!


Tempe is a vibrant urban oasis in Metropolitan Phoenix and boasts an active and supportive triathlon community invested in seeing the NCAA triathlon movement grow. In fact, the state of Arizona hosts over 50 triathlon competitions annually. Tempe offers a warm and dry climate with scenic desert vistas—the perfect setting for triathlon participants and spectators, especially in November when the average temperature is approximately 75 degrees.
Tempe is home to major racing events including Ironman Arizona, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, and Pat’s Run. The City of Tempe also successfully hosted the 2013 & 2014 National Triathlon Championships for USA Triathlon.
PARKING
Limited parking is available at The Tempe Town Lake Marina. We encourage athletes to carpool with family and friends.
The Tempe Town Lake Marina Parking Lot
550 E Tempe Town Lake
Tempe, AZ 85281
Please be aware of traffic closures. The best way to access the Marina lot is from Rural/Scottsdale Road. If parking is full in The Tempe Town Lake Marina you can park in the parking garage on the south side of the lake at:
Parking Garage on Rio Salado/Ash
111 W Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
You will exit the garage and walk to Rio Salado Parkway. Take a right heading east. Then turn left onto the Mill Ave Bridge. Once you walk over the Mill Ave Bridge you can walk down to the venue located on the lake. Please allow yourself a 20 to 25 minute walk and stay on the sidewalk at all times due to bike traffic on the roads.
SWIM COURSE
BIKE COURSE
RUN COURSE
Hotel/Facility | Rate Start | Room Start | Room End |
AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown | $175.00 | 11/3/2018 | 11/6/2018 |
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe | $109.00 | 11/2/2018 | 11/5/2018 |
Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport* | $129.00 | 11/3/2018 | 11/6/2018 |
MOXY Phoenix Tempe | $129.00 | 11/2/2018 | 11/5/2018 |
Red Lion Inn & Suites Phoenix/Tempe-ASU | $99.00 | 11/2/2018 | 11/5/2018 |
Best Western Inn of Tempe at ASU$ | $99.99 | 11/3/2018 | 11/6/2018 |
*If booking at Hyatt Place, call 1-888-492-8847 and mention Group Code-TRIA
$-If booking at Best Western Inn, please call (480) 784-2233 and mention group ID: 6M9JV4R4
Tempe Area Dining Guide
California Pizza Kitchen 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 480-967-0498 Casey Moore’s Oyster House 850 S. Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 480-968-9935 Claim Jumper 1530 W. Baseline Road Tempe, AZ 85283 480-831-8200 Dave & Buster’s 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 480-281-8456 Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant 420 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 201 Tempe, AZ 85281 480-736-0033 House Of Tricks 114 E. Seventh Street Tempe, AZ 85281 480-968-1114 Keg Steakhouse & Bar 25 S. McClintock Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 480-557-7772 King’s Fish House 35 S. McClintock Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 480-966-9121 Lucille’s Smokehouse Bbq 2030 E. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 480-966-7427 |
Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 S. Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 480-966-6677 Mellow Mushroom 740 S. Mill Avenue, Suite #D100 Tempe, AZ 85281 480-697-6355 Outback Steakhouse 1734 E. Southern Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282 480-491-6064 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 740 S. Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 480-731-4600 Ra Sushi 411 S. Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 480-303-9800 Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 480-968-2920 Top Of The Rock Restaurant The Marriott Buttes Resort 2000 Westcourt Way Tempe, AZ 85282 602-225-9000 Z-Tejas Grill 20 W. Sixth Street Tempe, AZ 85281 480-377-1170 |
Tempe is located four miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Sky Harbor serves all major airlines and it offers nonstop flights to most major cities in the U.S. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is less than 30 miles from Tempe.
Many of Tempe’s hotels offer complimentary airport transportation. Private shuttle services are also available.
All major rental car/van companies service Sky Harbor. Hertz provides discounted rates to travel parties visiting ASU for competitions and events. To make a reservation, call the Hertz reservation specialists at (480) 668-1300 or 1-800-654-3131. Mention CDP 1944382 to get discounted rates.
Volunteers make events happen! We appreciate you taking the time out of your week to come out and support the athletes. We look forward to seeing you out there. Thank you!
Volunteers will receive:
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Visit the link here to see shifts available for the race and sign up!