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April 13, 2019
Sprint-Distance (Draft-Legal)
5k run, 18k bike, 2.85k run
April 14, 2019
Standard-Distance (Non-Drafting)
8.45k run, 39k bike, 4.5k run
Sprint-Distance (Non-Drafting)
5k run, 18.2k bike, 2.85k run
Location: Greenville, S.C.
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Yeah, That Greenville!
USA Triathlon is heading back to Greenville, S.C. for the 2019 Duathlon National Championships!
USA Triathlon is pleased to offer three races in Greenville. On Saturday, April 13, the Draft-Legal Sprint National Championship will take place and on Sunday, April 14, Non-drafting Sprint and Standard National Championships will be awarded. Details on Team USA qualification for all races can be found here. Whether you are looking for the opportunity to become a national champion or simply participate in the most competitive duathlon in the U.S., this race is for you.
Nestled into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina has combined traditional southern charm, stunning natural beauty and an unexpected contemporary cool to create one of America's hottest emerging destinations and fastest growing cities. Greenville boasts a revitalized, walkable downtown ranked among "America's Ten Best" by Forbes Magazine. With a world-class collection of museums, restaurants, and theaters to some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers and mountains in the world, Greenville, South Carolina is everything you hear and more. It’s not just any Greenville, it’s Yeah, THAT Greenville!
As in past years, you can race in all three championship events. No qualification is required to participate in any of the three events.
Draft-Legal Rules
For athletes participating in the Draft-Legal National Championship on Saturday, be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules, which have several differences from non-draft racing. Click here to view the draft-legal duathlon rules and equipment requirements. Click here to learn more about draft-legal racing.
*Please note that aerobars are not permitted in the draft-legal race
Team USA Qualification
Athletes will have the opportunity to qualify for the 2020 ITU Multisport World Championships Festival in Almere, Netherlands through the USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships.
Athletes may race in all 3 events in Greenville. Both the Non-Drafting and Draft-Legal Sprint-Distance events in Greenville will qualify for the 2020 Draft-Legal Sprint World Championship.
TEAM USA SLOT-CLAIMING UPDATE: Team USA slots will now be totally claimed via email after the event from TeamUSA@usatriathlon.org. For this event, it is not necessary to attend the awards ceremony to claim your slot. Additionally, slots will now roll-down to the 30th place in each aged-up age group in the standard-distance and draft-legal sprint distance. Qualification emails will be sent within 24 hours after the final race on Sunday.. Visit this page to learn more on qualification for Standard and Sprint distances.