Event Series » Tempe, AZ

SWIM: 800 Meters (.5 Mile)

The swim course will be a one loop swim entering and exiting from Tempe Beach Park on the south side of the lake.

Swim Course Map

The following USA Triathlon policy regarding wetsuits will be in effect on race day. The water temperature in Tempe Town Lake is expected to be between 68 and 72 degrees.

Each non-Pro participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, non-Pro participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. No participants shall wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature will be taken by a USAT official on race morning, and the temperature will be announced.

BIKE: 21K (13 Miles)

The transition will be in the amphitheatre in Tempe Beach Park. Exit onto Rio Salado riding west through Tempe Beach Park parking lot. Follow Rio Salado Parkway west to Priest. Go north on Priest (right) then east (right) on Frontage road along Red Mountain Freeway, North (left) on North Center Parkway, West (left) on West Washington St until you turn south (left) on Priest. Follow Priest until you turn left (east) on Rio Salado, go left (north) on Mill Ave (over the bridge) and turn around (180 degrees to the south (left)) return back over Mill Ave bridge southbound, turn right (west) on Rio Salado. REPEAT.

Enter into the transition area the same way you exited through the Beach Park Parking Lot. The bike course requires you to do two 6.5 mile laps.

Bike Course Map

RUN: 5K (3.1 Miles)

The run course will be a one loop run around Tempe Town Lake. There will be aid stations at miles 1 and 2. The run course will feature 50% trail/running path and 50% pavement running path along Tempe Town Lake.

Run Course Map

Transition Area Map