Palouse Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon
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Palouse Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon : Moscow, Idaho
The Palouse Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon takes place on September 12, 2026 at the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center in Moscow, Idaho. The event offers a sprint triathlon and a sprint duathlon held on the same day and uses the aquatics center and nearby paved roads.
Race formats and distances include:
- Triathlon sprint: 500-yard swim in an outdoor 25-yard pool, 15K bike, 5K run.
- Duathlon sprint: 2.5K run, 15K bike, 5K run.
The triathlon swim is conducted in an outdoor 25-yard pool. The bike course is on paved roads that pass gently sloping wheat fields. Athletes are organized into eight swim heats based on estimated overall finish time, with heats scheduled at 20 minute intervals and slower athletes seeded into earlier heats.
The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Participants must purchase a one-day USAT license or provide proof of annual USAT membership. Entry categories listed for the event include individual and team entries for both triathlon and duathlon; sample prices in the event information show individual entries at USD 50 and various team categories at USD 90 or USD 500 for donor entries.
Proceeds from the event benefit local organizations including the Moscow Chinooks Masters Swim Club, the Moscow Central Lions Club Sight and Hearing Program, the University of Idaho Vandal Cycling Club, and Moscow High School Environmental and International Clubs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
