Ozark Valley Triathlon

2023 - USAT National Championships for Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same three-day weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. 

Friday, June 2 will be the Gravel Triathlon & Gravel Duathlon National Championships. Saturday, June 3 will contest both the Off-Road Triathlon and Off-Road Duathlon National Championships of which both will be Team USA world qualifiers.  Both triathlon events will involve Olympic-distance events consisting of approximately 1.5K swim, 30K bike and 10K runs.  The Off-Road & Gravel Duathlon National Championship courses will be a 5K run, 30K bike, 10K run.

On Sunday, June 4 the Ozark Valley Triathlon is hosting the 2023 Arkansas State Championships in the international and sprint distances as well as the Arkansas High School State Championship.  These are both road triathlon races and there will be a Aquabike, duathlon and team categories in the Ozark Valley Triathlon.

All events will be held at Lake Wedington Recreation Area.  Lake Wedington is located 13 miles west of Fayetteville and is one of the most natural settings for a triathlon in the region. Both spectators and participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area and combined with unique finisher medals, post-race food, awards and prizes all make this race one not want to miss.

• Sprint Triathlon - 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run (2023 USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship and High School State Championship)
• International Triathlon (individual or teams) - 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike and a 4 mile run (2023 USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship)
• Aquabike - 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike
• Sprint Duathlon - 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run

Challenge Options (duathlon or triathlon):
Swim portion can be in a pool or other body of water.  You can also substitute another activity of your choice - bike, walk, run, paddle, drink wine, etc. These activities can be complete anywhere, on a single day or over multiple days.  Be as creative as you wish!  Challenge yourself!  Never thought you could do a triathlon?  Here's your chance!  Your own way, your pace, your distance and course!  We believe in you!