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Race News

WSEM & WTC Announce Ironman 70.3 National Harbor

Washington Sports & Event Management LLC (WSEM), producers of Washington DC Tri, & World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), announce the inaugural Ironman 70.3 National Harbor triathlon, scheduled for Aug. 5, 2012, at National Harbor in Prince George's County, Maryland. This will be the first-ever Ironman 70.3 triathlon in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Read more!

General Registration is open for the 2012 race.

International

International Distance: $190

International Distance - Age Group Elite: $190

International Distance - NEW! Relay Team: $280

Sprint

Sprint Distance: $135

Sprint Distance - Age Group Elite: $135

Pro

$95.00


The 5150 series is an International distance triathlon

Consisting of: 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and offers a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes. The 2012 event schedule will offer 11 domestic events as well as 6 international races. The Hy-Vee Triathlon will host the 5150 U.S. Championship, offering professional athletes the opportunity to compete for prize money.

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Official Charity of The DC Tri

ACHIEVE Kids Tri, the Official Race Charity, provides at-risk youth ages 9-14 with a free, life-changing experience by introducing them to the sport of triathlon. Through the generous donations of our supporters ACHIEVE raised over $13,000 at last year's ACHIEVE Benefit during event weekend!

Learn more!

Overview


Welcome To DC Tri
The 3rd Annual Washington DC Triathlon™ will take place Sunday, June 17th, 2012 in the nation’s capital. Brought to you by the producers of The Nation’s Triathlon™, this event features International and Sprint distance courses that offer breathtaking vistas, monumental landmarks and a finish line on America’s Main Street, Pennsylvania Avenue in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol Building. Athletes swim in the Potomac River, bike along DC’s most scenic parkways, and run through Washington’s monumental corridor

The Course
Check out the 2012 course.
Download the 2012 course map.

5150 Series

The 5150 series is an International distance triathlon consisting of: 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and is the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes. The Hy-Vee Triathlon hosts the 5150 U.S. Championship, offering professional athletes the opportunity to compete for $1 million in prize money. Additional international races are offered in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Find out more here.

The Pros

DC Tri Pros On America's Main Street

Paul Matthews from Santa Cruz, CA and Alicia Kaye from Maynard, MA were the top pros in the 2nd Annual Washington DC Triathlon, part of the 5150 Triathlon Series, which took place today in the nation’s capital, featuring a field of more than 3,000 competitors, from 433 cities, 43 states and 11 countries, including 41 professional triathletes.

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Clinic Series

The 2012 Tri Clinic Series will kick off on Saturday, January 7th. The 2012 series will include more clinics and swimming opportunities, as well as training guidelines and cool sponsor swag!

Registration is open now! Find out more information regarding pricing and the clinic schedule here.

ACHIEVE


Achieve Kids Tri, Inc., is a non-profit organization that helps under-privileged and at-risk youth enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
Working in partnership with citywide Departments of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and YMCAs, ACHIEVE is a USA Triathlon (USAT)-supported youth development program that uses triathlon training and the fundamentals of swim, bike and run to help inner-city youth stay fit in a safe and enjoyable environment. The summer camp program includes the support of USAT-certified and trained coaches and staff, training equipment and is offered free of charge to youth ages 9-14.

FAQ

When can I sign up for next year's race?
General Registration will open November 1st.

Where can I get my 2011 results?
Results are posted on the Athlete Services Platform. You can search by bib number or last name.

Will the course be the same next year?
The 2012 Course Map will be posted to the website as we get closer to the 2012 race date.

TriTown USA

Washington, DC, home to two major triathlons, is known as TriTown, USA. The Washington DC Triathlon™ joins The Nation’s Triathlon™ To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as two of the country’s most distinctive races in one of the world’s most distinctive capital cities.

Named the fittest city in America, Washington, DC welcomes athletes from all over the world to the nation’s capital to compete in the Washington DC Triathlon on June 17th. DC features miles of beautiful parkland, wide vistas, and America’s most treasured national monuments and memorials. In the nation’s capital, you can swim, bike and run in the footsteps of history.

For more information about DC’s attractions, go to www.destinationdc.com.

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DC Tri Testimonials

"The volunteers were absolutely fantastic! I have been raving about them since race day. Truly of all the races I've done, they were the best and most positive and supportive. Thank you!" - Haley


"...Great race, and we spent a great week in your area. We "toast" your team as the best of the best." - Richard Cadman, Cindy Healy, Laurie Ross, Derek Ouellett.