Merrill Ranch Triathlon
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Merrill Ranch Triathlon : March 28, 2026
The event at Merrill Ranch in Florence, AZ includes multisport races on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Race categories offered are adult triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, youth triathlon and relays. The venue address is 3200 North Anthem Way, Florence, AZ 85132.
- 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
Course and race format
Swims take place in a pool using multiple lanes, with athletes started individually in seeded groups. The adult bike course is two loops of 6 miles each with a designated lane separating bike traffic from vehicles. The adult run is two loops of Anthem Community Park; the youth run is one loop. Relay and youth courses use shorter loop counts as noted.
Timing, entries and amenities
The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon; participants must be an annual member or purchase a one-day membership. The race is chip timed; chips are worn on the left ankle, must be returned at the finish, and lost or unreturned chips incur a charge. Racer amenities include a race long-sleeve hoodie, post-race refreshments and finisher medals for all participants. Awards are given to top finishers overall, top age groups (10-14 up to 80+), and special categories including Clydesdale and Athena. Registration fees vary by date, and a $10 discount option is available by selecting no hoodie and entering the code NOHOODIE. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.