Race local and race for a state title at USA Triathlon State Championships! Organized by local USA Triathlon Race Directors, State Championships bring together your local multisport community and offer you the chance to race against the best athletes in your state and region. Also, race a State Championship and qualify for the Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships at 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals.
All State Championships include a non-drafting Sprint and Olympic-distance triathlon as well as a high school division in the sprint or super-sprint race. Many State Championships also offer aquathlon (swim-run), aquabike (swim-bike) and/or duathlon (run-bike-run) races, so bring a friend and introduce them to multisport.
Qualify for 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals
State championships qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). You may only qualify for Olympic distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.
High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for the Sprint distance event (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2025.)
Review the full 2026 qualification criteria for age group races at Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships.
Athletes do not have to be a resident of a state to win that state's championship. Any age group athlete competing in an age group division is eligible to win any State Championship.
