Triathlons in New Mexico
New Mexico has 6 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026: BOTTOMLESS TRIATHLON in Roswell on June 27, Chile Harvest YOUTH Triathlon in Socorro on July 31, Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon in Socorro on August 1, Chile Harvest Triathlon in Socorro on August 7, City of Lakes Triathlon in Santa Rosa on August 7, and XTERRA World Championship in Ruidoso on October 15.
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Chile Harvest Triathlon
Socorro, NM
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Chile Harvest Triathlon
August 7, 2026
Socorro, NM
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City of Lakes Triathlon
Santa Rosa, NM
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City of Lakes Triathlon
August 7, 2026
Santa Rosa, NM
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XTERRA World Championship
Ruidoso, NM
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XTERRA World Championship
October 15, 2026
Ruidoso, NM
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.