All athletes completing a triathlon at a NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2025 National Senior Games.
Athletes who reside in a state that does not offer a triathlon event may qualify for triathlon by meeting the “limited” event qualifying criteria in Rule D.
Athletes who reside in a state that offers the triathlon and does not participate in that state qualifier event can qualify by meeting the “limited” event qualifying criteria in Rule D.
Triathlon competitions used for qualifying purposes must adhere to expected standards for the conduct of that sport. All three triathlon elements must be held consecutively on the same day with no scheduled rest periods.
Each element must be at least as long as the triathlon event at Nationals. (400M Swim, 20K Cycling and a 5K Road Race).
The Triathlon Relay is an OPEN EVENT for 2025. No qualifying by state or limited event is necessary.

Entry Regulations

Athletes must provide their own bicycles, helmets, running and swim gear, and energy supplements.
All equipment must meet USA Triathlon standards.

Triathlon Rules

Click Here for the Official NSGA Rule Book

This event will be conducted in accordance with Triathlon Federation/USA rules except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write, email or call:

USA Triathlon
1365 Garden of the Gods Rd, Suite 250
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 597-9090
www.usatriathlon.org

Sport FAQs

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Venue Spotlight

Raccoon River Park
The Triathlon competition for the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana will take place at the Raccoon River Park. Dubbed the "crown jewel" of the West Des Moines park system, Raccoon River Park is home to a 232-acre no wake, fresh water lake, 500 feet of sandy beach, a 3.2-mile crushed rock/asphalt nature trail surrounding the lake, a five-field softball complex, a nature center, a boathouse, a fishing pier and much more. There is free parking on-site, and restrooms and water will be available to athletes. The park is located in West Des Moines, just four miles from the Athlete Village. Race details and the course routes are forthcoming.