Castle Creek Triathlon
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Distances and Disciplines
The Castle Creek Triathlon offers Olympic and Sprint distances in several disciplines. The main events are the triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, and a kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) option.
Distances for the triathlon events are:
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500 m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run.
- Sprint Triathlon: 750 m swim, 22 km bike, 5 km run.
- Sprint Duathlon: 5 km run, 22 km bike, 5 km run.
- Sprint Kayak/SUP: 1500 m paddle, 22 km bike, 5 km run. Participants must provide their own kayak or SUP and personal flotation device.
- Olympic Aquabike: 1500 m swim, 40 km bike.
- Sprint Aquabike: 750 m swim, 22 km bike.
Event Details
The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, requiring participants to be an annual member or purchase a one-day membership. It takes place at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, specifically at the Castle Creek Boat Ramp near Morristown/Peoria, Arizona. A parking fee applies on race day.
Registered participants receive a race long-sleeve hoodie, post-race refreshments, and a finisher medal. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers in the Sprint and Olympic triathlon, as well as the top three in numerous age groups and special categories (Aquabike, Duathlon, Clydesdale, Athena, Relay).
Course Information
The swim and paddle segment takes place in Lake Pleasant. The bike course is an out-and-back route toward Carefree Highway; the road is not completely closed to traffic. The Sprint bike is 2 loops and the Olympic is 4 loops. The run course also features loops, with a water station at the turnaround point. The transition area has a rough ground surface. The event has three time cut-offs related to starting bike laps, beginning the run, and progressing on the run loop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
