Ozark Valley Triathlon
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Event Overview
The Ozark Valley Triathlon is a multi-day sports event held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The weekend features a variety of off-road and road-based competitions, including the oldest road triathlon in Northwest Arkansas. The event serves as the 2026 Arkansas State Championships for international and sprint distances, the Arkansas High School State Championship, and a combined Club Championship.
Off-Road Events
The off-road competitions take place on Saturday and include gravel and mountain bike options:
- Gravel Triathlon: 400-yard swim, 12-mile bike, and 3-mile run.
- Gravel Duathlon: 2-mile run, 12-mile bike, and 3-mile run.
- Mountain Bike Triathlon: 400-yard swim, 8-mile bike, and 3-mile run.
- Mountain Bike Duathlon: 2-mile run, 8-mile bike, and 3-mile run.
Road Events
The road events take place on Sunday and offer several categories for individual and team participation:
- International Triathlon: 1,000-yard swim, 19-mile bike, and 4-mile run.
- Sprint Triathlon: 400-yard swim, 13-mile bike, and 2-mile run.
- Road Duathlon: 2-mile run, 13-mile bike, and 2-mile run.
- International Aquabike: 1,000-yard swim and 19-mile bike.
- International Team Triathlon: Relay category for the 1,000-yard swim, 19-mile bike, and 4-mile run.
The venue is located at Lake Weddington Entry Road. Participants can choose between different surfaces and distances, with the international and sprint road races designated as state championship events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
