Events
Sun Devil Triathlon Classic
NCAA Triathlon Nationals
Draft Legal Racing Clinic
36 spots left. Registration ends October 31, 2025 at 11:59pm MST
Place
Tempe, AZ US 85281
Description
Arizona State University invites you to take part in an exciting weekend of racing at the 2025 Sun Devil Triathlon Classic on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Beautiful Tempe Town Lake North Park is the center of all things triathlon with racing opportunities for age group, elite and collegiate triathletes.
Featuring the Sun Devil Triathlon Classic Age Group Draft Legal Sprint with 28 World Championship Slots available and the 2025 Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championship.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
1700 – 1730: NCAA Athlete check-in
1730 – 1800: Awards / keynote speaker / welcome / RD briefing
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
1400 – 1500: Draft legal clinic
1500 – 1600: 750m swim course preview
1500 – 1700: Challenge Cup athlete check-in
1600 – 1630: Challenge Cup athlete briefing
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 (Race day)
Challenge Cup Timeline
0600 – 0700: Transition open
0700 – 0715: Challenge Cup swim warm up
0715 – Transition closes, national anthem and pre-race briefing at swim start
0730 – Challenge Cup men's wave begins**
0740 – Challenge Cup women's wave begins**
0930 – Challenge Cup awards
**Wave times subject to change
Please note that (a) this race is draft legal and aerobars are not allowed and (b) age will be calculated as of 12/31/2026
Top 2 per age group will receive slots to represent Team USA in Spain, Sep 23-27, 2026
NCAA Triathlon Nationals timeline
Heat 3
0930 – Heat 3 transition opens
0950 – 1010: Heat 3 swim warm up
1010 – Transition closes / athlete call out begins
1030 – Heat 3 race starts
Heat 2
1145 – Heat 2 transition opens
1205 – 1225: Heat 2 swim warm up
1225 – Transition closes / athlete call out begins
1245 – Heat 2 race starts
Heat 1
1400 – Heat 1 transition opens
1420 – 1440: Heat 1 swim warm up
1440 – Transition closes / athlete call out begins
1500 – Heat 1 race starts
1700 p.m. – Collegiate Awards at race site
All times are MST
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Parking
Please note there is ZERO parking directly at the race site. All parking is at least a 1/2 mile walk/ride to/from the race site. Be aware of bike course traffic closures and plan accordingly.
Best Option - 0.8 Mile Walk to Race Site
Parking Garage on Rio Salado/Ash - 226 Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Exit the garage by walking northbound on S. Ash Ave to Rio Salado Parkway. Take a right heading east then then turn left onto the Mill Ave Bridge. You are now on the sidewalk parallel to the bike course. 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.
Next Best Option 0.5 Mile Walk to Race Site
Tempe Town Lake Marina Parking Lot - 550 E Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281
This lot tends to fill early in the day and can be tough to get to b/c of bike course lane closures.
The best way to access the Marina lot is from Rural/Scottsdale Road.
Anti-Doping/Drug Testing
In accordance with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regulations, athletes may be drug tested at this event. Should drug testing occur, there are strict protocols that must be followed and will be coordinated by the on-site USADA representative as well as a USA Triathlon staff member. For information on USADA, please click here. For a list prohibited and banned substances, click here.
Visit Tempe / Lodging
Looking for things to do, places to stay or eat while you are in Tempe? Look no further than Tempe Tourism.
Sun Devil Classic - Route map
Collegiate Nationals - Route map
