Castle Creek Triathlon
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Event overview
The Castle Creek Triathlon is a multisport event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Lake Pleasant - Castle Creek Boat Ramp in Morristown/Peoria, AZ. The event includes triathlon, kayak/SUP, duathlon and aquabike categories. The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and participants must hold an annual membership or purchase a one-day membership.
Distances
- Olympic Triathlon: Swim 1500m, Bike 40km, Run 10km
- Sprint Triathlon: Swim 750m, Bike 22km, Run 5km
- Sprint Duathlon: Run 5km, Bike 22km, Run 5km
- Sprint Kayak/SUP: Kayak/SUP 1500m, Bike 22km, Run 5km
- Olympic Aquabike: Swim 1500m, Bike 40km
- Sprint Aquabike: Swim 750m, Bike 22km
Course and race operations
The swim and transition areas are at opposite ends of the transition zone - swim in/bike in at the east end, bike out/run out at the west end. Bike courses are out-and-back with restricted traffic; athletes must share the road and ride on the right. Sprint bikes use two loops, Olympic bikes use four loops. Run courses use one loop for sprint and two loops for Olympic, with water stations at turnaround points. The event is chip timed; chips must be worn on the left ankle, kept from start to finish and returned after the race. Lost or unreturned chips will be charged to the athlete.
Amenities and site details
Participants receive a long sleeve hoodie, post-race refreshments and finisher medals. There is a park entry fee on race day to enter Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Wetsuit use follows USAT temperature guidelines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
