Triathlons in Arkansas
Arkansas has 6 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026: Brain Health Initiative Mindful Triathlon in Bentonville on August 1, Conway Kid's Triathlon in Conway on August 1, Broken Sword Triathlon in Clarksville on August 15, Broken Sword Triathlon & Kid's Tri in Clarksville on August 15, DeGray Lake Triathlon in Caddo Valley on September 13, and Canyon Crawl Triathlon in Jasper on November 7.
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Brain Health Initiative Mindful Triathlon
Bentonville, AR
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Brain Health Initiative Mindful Triathlon
August 1, 2026
Bentonville, AR
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Conway Kid's Triathlon
Conway, AR
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Conway Kid's Triathlon
August 1, 2026
Conway, AR
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Broken Sword Triathlon
Clarksville, AR
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Broken Sword Triathlon
August 15, 2026
Clarksville, AR
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Canyon Crawl Triathlon
Jasper, AR
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Canyon Crawl Triathlon
November 7, 2026
Jasper, AR
Frequently asked questions
What are the standard triathlon distances?▾
The main distances are Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), Half-Ironman/70.3 (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run), and full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run). Browse all distances on RACE.
What do I need for my first triathlon?▾
At minimum you need a swimsuit, goggles, a road or tri bike, helmet, running shoes, and a race belt for your number. Many beginners start with a sprint triathlon, which can be completed in 1-2 hours.
What is the difference between sprint and Olympic triathlon?▾
A sprint triathlon is roughly half the distance of an Olympic triathlon. Sprints typically take 1-1.5 hours while Olympic distance races take 2-3.5 hours. Sprints are ideal for beginners.
How do I qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship?▾
Athletes qualify by earning a slot at an IRONMAN-branded qualifying race. Each full IRONMAN event allocates slots to age group winners. The World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
What are the biggest triathlons in the US?▾
The SuperTri Chicago Triathlon is the largest single triathlon event with 8,000+ athletes. IRONMAN events in Texas, Florida, Lake Placid, and Arizona draw thousands. Escape From Alcatraz is a bucket-list race. Find them all on RACE.