Merrill Ranch Triathlon
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Merrill Ranch Triathlon - Florence AZ
The Merrill Ranch Triathlon is a multisport event held at Merrill Ranch in Florence, Arizona on April 3, 2027. The program includes adult and youth triathlon races plus aquabike and duathlon options, all using the community pool and nearby roads and park.
Distances:
- Adult triathlon: 400 m pool swim, 12 miles bike, 3 miles run
- Aquabike: 400 m pool swim, 12 miles bike
- Duathlon: 3 miles run, 12 miles bike, 1.5 miles run
- Youth triathlon: 200 m pool swim, 6 miles bike, 1.5 miles run
The swim takes place in lanes with single-athlete interval starts and seeded groups marked by estimated swim time. Adult athletes start with 10 second gaps; youth athletes start with 15 second gaps. The adult bike course comprises four loops and requires a helmet; the youth bike course uses two loops. The adult run is two loops of Anthem Community Park and the youth run is one loop.
Chip timing is used; chips must be worn on the left ankle and returned at the finish. Aquabike final times are taken at bike in; participants collect medals and refreshments after finishing and must return timing chips. Event amenities include a race long sleeve hoodie option, post-race refreshments, finisher medals, and awards in overall, age-group, and special weight and category divisions.
Packet pickup is available the day before the event and on race morning. Parking is at Anthem Merrill Ranch Parkside Community Center, 3200 North Anthem Way, Florence AZ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
