2026 Triathlon Race Calendar
Open Water Events
March 15, 2026
IRONMAN 70.3
Dallas-Little Elm
Little Elm, Texas
IRONMAN Dallas-Little Elm 70.3 Triathlon has the charm of a lakefront community and easy access from the Dallas–Fort Worth metro. Kickoff your 2026 season with this Half-Ironman to experience the best of both worlds; blending a PR chasers dream course with a Texas beachside paradise at IRONMAN 70.3 Texas. The course offers a stunning swim in calm, open water, followed by a fast and rolling bike route through North Texas landscapes, and a spirited run lined with cheering spectators and big Texas pride.
April 18, 2026
IRONMAN Texas
Galveston, Texas
Everything's bigger in Texas, and Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas is no exception. Feel the excitement on the spectator-lined swim, earn a PR as you race the Hardy, and embrace the Lone Star spirit on the unforgettable, award-winning run course featuring the magic of Hippie Hollow. Athletes will start their journey in The Woodlands with a 2.4-mile, spectator-lined lake swim, cruise at their own volition for a 112-mile ride on mostly closed roads, and embrace the Texas faithful on one of the most spirited 26.2-mile runs in North America. Come see what you're made of at the North American Championship.
May 9, 2026
IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast Triathlong
Panama City Beach,
Florida
IRONMAN Gulf Coast 70.3 Triathlon has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and idyllic weather. Panama City Beach sets the perfect stage for those chasing their first IRONMAN 70.3 finish line with a flat bile and run. Athletes will begin their 1.2 mile journey in the Gulf of Mexico for this one-lap swim. The swim course is in a clockwise direction. The 55.8 mile one-lap bike course is known to be flat and fast as it traverses the inter coastal waterways into Pine Log State Forest, but don't be surprised to encounter some rolling hills. This 13.2 miles run is a three-lap course; one of the flattest run courses on the IRONMAN circuit and is very spectator-friendly. You'll traverse the coast and take in the scenic views with temps typically starting off in the mid-50’s warming up to the mid-70's by mid-day, finishing at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort.
June 28, 2026
TRiWACO Triathlon
Waco, Texas
TRIWACO Triathlon Series offers two distances. The Olympic starts with a 1500-meter open water swim in the Brazos River followed by a mostly flat and fast 40K bike ride on country roads north and west of Waco. The race finishes out with a hilly 10-kilometer run along the Brazos River that led to the oldest suspension bridge in Texas. The Sprint distance event includes a 400-meter swim in the Brazos River, a 20K bike ride along the same country roads and a 3.5-mile run finishing on the suspension bridge. Waco Tri also offers Aquabike and Relay events.
June 13-14, 2026
OZARK VALLEY Tri
Fayetteville, Arkansas
OZARK VALLEY Triathlon Series offers 8 events (off-road, gravel, road) and various distances, all of which are held at Lake Wedington Recreation Park. The park is located 13 miles west of Fayetteville and is one of the most natural settings for a triathlon in the region. Both spectators and participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area and combined with unique finisher medals, post-race food, awards and prizes all make this race one that people do not want to miss. SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLON IS THE 2026 ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT.
August 3, 2026
RIVER CITIES Tri
Benton, Louisana
RIVER CITIES TRIATHLON takes place at Cypress Black Bayou. This event will sell out, so early registration is mandatory. Most years, this event has sold out on the same day registration opened. Athletes come from across the country to compete at this event, which has anywhere between 800 to 1200 participants. Course distances are 1/2 mile swim, 18.2 mile bike, 5k run.
September 13, 2026
DeGRAY LAKE Tri Arkadephia, Arkansas
DeGRAY LAKE TRIATHLON Series is one of the original multi-sport festivals in Arkansas. This race series features three triathlon distances (olympic, sprint and super sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon. DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful lake and surrounding Ouachita mountains near Hot Springs and Little Rock is an Arkansas resort state park.
September 2026 - TBD
ROSE CITY Triathlon
Tyler, Texas
ROSE CITY TRIATHLON takes place in Tyler, Texas. The 14th annual Rose Sprint Triathlon (650 meter open water swim, 13 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) will take place at a specially designed Lake Tyler course. This event is known for a beautiful course around Lake Tyler and ideal for beginner triathletes. Each year members of USAT vote on their favorite small, medium, and large triathlon. Over the past few years the South Midwest Region has voted the Rose City Triathlon favorite small (2008) and medium (2009 & 2012) triathlon, as well as championship venue for 2011 and 2013.
October 4, 2026
IRONMAN 70.3 Waco
Waco, Texas
Athletes looking for a beginner-friendly and fast course should look no further than IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. The 1.2-mile downriver swim takes place in the Brazos River at Pecan Bottom Park. Followed by a 56.6 rolling countryside bike course in the Heart of Texas on this one-loop. Finishing up with a 13.1-mile two loop run along the stunning Brazos River, as runners cross the oldest suspension bridge in the Southwest, marking your unforgettable finish.
November 14, 15 2026
OIL MAN TEXAS Tri
Montgomery, Texas
25th Annual OILMAN TEXAS TRIATHLON is the premier Long Distance Triathlon in southeast Texas. Our field limit will be 1,000 participants. The race begins with a 1.2 mile swim in Lake Conroe, followed by a 56 mile scenic bike course in Montgomery County, and a 13.1 mile fun starting at the Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe.
