Pink Cheeks Triathlon
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Event overview
The Pink Cheeks Triathlon takes place on May 2, 2026 in Seward, Alaska, with Seward Parks & Recreation as the organizer. The race starts and finishes at Seward High School. The course order is a run, then a bike, and finishes with a swim. Distances for the event are:
- 5K run
- 10K bike
- 600-yard swim
Divisions, course and rules
The event offers solo and relay options. Soloists must be at least 13 years old. Relay teams must have 3 members; team competitors must be over 8 years old. Divisions include solo, adult all relay (male, female, coed), youth relay (male, female, coed), and mixed age relay. Registration opens March 3, 2026.
The 5K run and 10K bike start and finish at the high school. Both run and bike routes include uphill sections, high school cross-country trails, city streets, and some gravel roads; snow may still be present on trails in early May. The bike course is mostly paved but can have muddy sections, potholes, and loose gravel; road or hybrid bikes are recommended. The swim uses shared lanes with two swimmers per lane; early swim slots are available and early swimmers must be able to complete 12 laps in 15 minutes or less. Race rules require helmets for bikers, a personal bike stand for transition, bib numbers marked on the right upper arm for pool officials, and no spectators in the pool area. Cutoff times are Run 90 minutes, Bike 90 minutes, Swim 45 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.