2023 State Championships
A robust calendar of local, USA Triathlon sanctioned events that give adult and high school athletes around the country the opportunity to race for state titles and qualify for USA Triathlon Nationals, the annual event that requires qualification and brings together the best U.S. amateur triathletes for the Sprint- and Olympic-Distance National Championships.
State Championships are open to all triathletes, as no qualification is required to compete. State Championships include a non-drafting Sprint- and Olympic-distance triathlon for age group athletes, as well as a High School State Championship division in the Sprint-distance (or super-sprint) race. Learn more about the 2023 State Championships here.
Many state championship races also offer aquathlon, aquabike, and duathlon! Please know that only triathlons can qualify for USA Triathlon Nationals - see below for qualification details.
For 2023, USA Triathlon is providing state championship race directors with age group and overall awards for sprint and Olympic-distance triathlon, plus the high school and club divisions. Check with your local race to see if they are offering other disciplines such as aquabike, aquathlon and duathlon and what divisions in those disciplines will be awarded.
Club members
New for 2023, all state championships will also serve as the Club State Championships for age group and high school clubs. Club members around the country are encouraged to race at their local state championship to earn the designation of top club in the state and win the club state champion banner from USA Triathlon!
Adult athletes
High school athletes
Experienced and newcomers alike — and high school triathlon clubs are encouraged to race their High School State Championship. All high school athletes who finish a High School State Championship race will automatically qualify for the Sprint-Distance National Championships at USA Triathlon Nationals, scheduled Aug. 4-6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2023).
Qualifying for the 2023 USA Triathlon Nationals, updated for 2023: State championships will qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater).
2023 State Championships Schedule
*Race dates and locations subject to change. Check back for updates and please check individual race websites for the most up-to-date information.
| State | Date | Event | City |
| Alabama | July 8 | Mountain Lakes Triathlon | Guntersville, Ala. |
| Alaska | July 30 | Moose Nugget Triathlon | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Arizona | April 30 | Cactus Man Triathlon | Tempe, Ariz. |
| Arkansas | June 4 | Walmart Ozark Valley Triathlon | Fayetteville, Ark. |
| California | April 30 | Orange County Triathlon | Mission Viejo, Calif. |
| Colorado | July 22 | Tri Boulder | Boulder, Colo. |
| Connecticut | June 17 | Pat Griskus Olympic Triathlon | Middlebury, Conn. |
| Delaware | Aug. 6 | Lum's Pond Triathlon | Bear, Del. |
| Florida | May 21 | 305 Triathlon | Miami, Fla. |
| Georgia | Sept. 16 | Tugaloo Triathlon | Lavonia, Ga. |
| Hawaii | March 26 | Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon | Waikoloa Village, Hawaii |
| Idaho | June 18 | Treasure Valley Triathlon | Boise, Idaho |
| Illinois | June 3 | Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon and Duathlon | Hudson, Ill. |
| Indiana | June 4 | Leon's Triathlon | Hammond, Ind. |
| Iowa | May 27 | Tri Clear Lake | Clear Lake, Iowa |
| Kansas | July 9 | Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon | Shawnee, Kan. |
| Kentucky | July 23 | Tri Louisville | Louisville, Ky. |
| Louisiana | May 6 | Louisiana Triathlon | New Roads, La. |
| Maine | June 25 | Sebago Lake Triathlon | Standish, Maine |
| Maryland | June 3-4 | Rock Hall Triathlons | Rock Hall, Md. |
| Massachusetts | June 10 | Hyannis 1 Triathlon | Centerville, Mass. |
| Michigan | July 15 | Ann Arbor Tri | Pickney, Mi. |
| Minnesota | Aug. 25-26 | Maple Grove Triathlon | Maple Grove, Minn. |
| Mississippi | June 17 | Southern Firecracker Triathlon | Grenada, Miss. |
| Missouri | May 21 | St. Louis Triathlon | St. Louis, Mo. |
| Montana | June 18 | Bozeman Triathlon | Bozeman, Mont. |
| Nebraska | July 16 | Omaha Triathlon | Omaha, Neb. |
| Nevada | Sept. 30 | Las Vegas Triathlon | Boulder City, Nev. |
| New Hampshire | Aug. 26 | Live Free & Tri | Freedom, N.H. |
| New Jersey | July 15-16 | New Jersey State Triathlon | West Windsor, N.J. |
| New Mexico | June 10 | City of Lakes Triathlon | Santa Rosa, N.M. |
| New York | Aug. 26 | Rochester Triathlon | Rochester, N.Y. |
| North Carolina | Sept. 9-10 | White Lake Triathlon | White Lake, N.C. |
| North Dakota | July 17 | BISMAN Triathlon | Bismarck, N.D. |
| Ohio | June 4 | Deer Creek Triathlon and Duathlon (Age Group/High School) | Mt. Sterling, Ohio |
| Ohio | July 16 | Queen City Triathlon at Caesar Creek State Park (Club) | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Oklahoma | July 22 | Territorial Olympic/Sprint Triathlon | Guthrie, Okla. |
| Oregon | Sept. 9-10 | Best in the West Triathlon Festival | Sweet Home, Ore. |
| Pennsylvania | June 10-11 | Poconos Triathlon | Hawley, Pa. |
| Rhode Island | Sept. 12 | Newport Triathlon and Aquabike | Newport, R.I. |
| South Carolina | June 24 | Clemson Triathlon | Clemson, S.C. |
| South Dakota | Sept. 9 | Wildlife Loop Triathlon | Custer, S.D. |
| Tennessee | June 4 | Eddie Ferrell Music City Triathlon | Nashville, Tenn. |
| Texas | Sept. 17 | Disco Triathlon & Duathlon | Valley View, Texas |
| Utah | Sept. 16 | Kokopelli Triathlon | Hurricane, Utah |
| Vermont | June 18 | Vermont Sun Triathlon | Salisbury, Vt. |
| Virginia | July 8-9 | REV3 Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Va. |
| Washington | July 8 | Lake Whatcom Triathlon | Bellingham, Wash. |
| West Virginia | July 9 | Richwood's Scenic Mountain Triathlon | Richwood, W.V. |
| Wisconsin | June 25 | Pleasant Prairie Triathlon | Pleasant Prairie, Wis. |
| Wyoming | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Qualifying for the 2023 USA Triathlon Nationals, updated for 2023: State championships will 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.
Any state championship that occurs after June 1, 2023 will qualify for BOTH 2023 AND 2024 USA Triathlon Nationals. The qualification criteria for 2024 Age Group Nationals is subject to change from what it is for 2023. Review the full 2023 qualification criteria for age group races at USA Triathlon Nationals.
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.
Learn more about the 2023 State Championships here.