Merrill Ranch Triathlon
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Merrill Ranch Triathlon : March 28, 2026, Merrill Ranch, Florence AZ
The event is a multisport race at Merrill Ranch, 3200 North Anthem Way, Florence AZ. It includes adult, youth and relay categories and is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Racer amenities include a long sleeve hoodie, post-race refreshments and finisher medals. Awards are given to top finishers overall, age groups and special divisions such as Clydesdale and Athena.
Distances
- Adult Triathlon: Swim 400m, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles
- Aquabike: Swim 400m, Bike 12 miles
- Duathlon: Run 3 miles, Bike 12 miles, Run 1.5 miles
- Youth Triathlon: Swim 200m, Bike 6 miles, Run 1.5 miles
- Relay: Relay distance follows adult triathlon legs
Course format and race procedures
The adult swim is a pool swim using all eight lanes; athletes start individually with short gaps and swim a set pattern through the lanes before proceeding to transition. The adult bike is two loops of a 6-mile loop, with a designated lane separating bike traffic from vehicles. The adult run is two loops on the Anthem Community Park course. Youth athletes follow similar lane swim procedures, one bike loop and one run loop.
Timing is chip based and managed by the race promoter. Chips must be worn on the left ankle and returned at the finish; lost or unreturned chips will be charged. Parking is at the Anthem Merrill Ranch Parkside Community Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
