National Events FAQ

How do I qualify for the World Championships?
For a list of qualifying races, visit the World Championships page.

What is the USAT age group rule that athletes must follow?
All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.

What races in my area can be used as National Championship qualifiers?
Any USAT sanctioned Intermediate/Olympic, Sprint and Long Distance Triathlon in your area can be used as a qualifier and can be found by visiting the USAT Event Calendar. 

Have other questions about Team USA?
Visit the Team USA Frequently Asked Questions.

Have other questions about National Championships?
Visit the National Championship Frequently Asked Questions.

Age Group National Championship
August 2011
Burlington, Vt.
Age Group Nationals webpage

Aquathlon National Championship
May 2011
Longmont, Colo.
Aquathlon Nationals webpage.

Collegiate National Championship
April 2011
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Collegiate Nationals webpage 

Duathlon National Championship
April 2011
Tucson, Ariz.
Duathlon Nationals webpage

Junior National Championship
August 2011
San Diego, CA
Junior Nationals webpage

Long Course Duathlon National Championship
March 2011
Birmingham, Ala.
Long Course Duathlon Nationals webpage

Winter Triathlon National Championship
January 15, 2011
Midway, UT
Winter Nationals webpage

Sprint National Championship
August 2011
Burlington, Vt.
Sprint Nationals webpage

Elite & U23 National Championship
August 2011
Burlington, Vt.
Elite & U23 Nationals webpage

Club National Championship
TBD
Club Nationals webpage

Long Course Triathlon National Championship
TBD
Long Course Triathlon Nationals webpage

Paratriathlon National Championship
July 2011
New York City, N.Y.
Paratriathlon Nationals webpage

Elite Duathlon National Championship
April 2011
Tucson, Ariz.
Elite Duathlon Nationals webpage