Events
Place
Tempe, AZ US 85281
Description
Arizona State University invites you to an exciting racing weekend at the 2025 Sun Devil Triathlon Classic on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Beautiful Tempe Town Lake North Park is the center of all things triathlon with racing opportunities for age group, elite and collegiate triathletes.
Featuring the Sun Devil Triathlon Classic Age Group Draft Legal Sprint with 28 World Championship Slots available and the 2025 Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championship.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - (Women's collegiate nationals participants only)
1700 Packet pick up
1730 Welcome and keynote from Charli Brown
1745 All-American regional awards (CTCA)
1800 Race Director course briefing
1815 Mark Turner, USAT official
1830 Event concluded
Mountain America Stadium
San Tan Ford Club
2nd level, East Grandstand
500 E Veterans Way
Tempe, AZ 85287
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 - At the race site
1400 – 1500: Draft legal clinic (requires a separate registration)
1500 – 1700: Sun Devil Classic athlete check in*
1500 – 1600: 750m Swim Course Preview (must check in first and wear your timing chip)
1600 – 1630: Sun Devil Classic athlete briefing
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 (Race day)
0600 – 0700: Transition open & race day check in*
0700 – 0715: Sun Devil Classic swim warm up
0715 – Transition closes, national anthem and pre-race briefing at swim start
0730 – Sun Devil Classic men
0740 – Sun Devil Classic women
0930 – Sun Devil Classic Awards
*Athletes must pick up their own packets and show I.D.
Please note that (a) this race is draft legal and aerobars are not allowed, and (b) age will be calculated as of 12/31/2026
Top two per age group will receive slots to represent Team USA in Spain, Sept. 23 to 27, 2026
NCAA Triathlon Nationals timeline
Heat 3
9:30 a.m.: Heat 3 transition opens
9:50-10:10 a.m.: Heat 3 swim warm-up
10:10 a.m.: Transition closes / athlete call out begins
10:30 a.m.: Heat 3 race starts
Heat 2
11:45 a.m.: Heat 2 transition opens
12:05–12:25 p.m.: Heat 2 swim warm-up
12:25 p.m. – Transition closes / athlete call out begins
12:45 p.m. – Heat 2 race starts
Heat 1
2:00 p.m.: Heat 1 transition opens
2:20–2:40 p.m.: Heat 1 swim warm-up
2:40 p.m.: Transition closes / athlete call out begins
3:00 p.m.: Heat 1 race starts
5:00 p.m.: Collegiate Awards at race site
All times are MST
Race Contact Info
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Parking
Please note there is ZERO parking directly at the race site. All parking is at least a 1/2 mile walk/ride to/from the race site. Be aware of bike course traffic closures and plan accordingly.
Best Option - 0.8 Mile Walk to Race Site
Parking Garage on Rio Salado/Ash - 226 Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Exit the garage by walking northbound on S. Ash Ave to Rio Salado Parkway. Take a right heading east then then turn left onto the Mill Ave Bridge. You are now on the sidewalk parallel to the bike course. Once you walk over the Mill Ave Bridge you can walk down to the venue located on the lake. Please allow yourself a 20- to 25-minute walk and stay on the sidewalk at all times due to bike traffic on the roads.
Next Best Option 0.5 Mile Walk to Race Site
Tempe Town Lake Marina Parking Lot - 550 E Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281
This lot tends to fill early in the day and can be tough to get to b/c of bike course lane closures.
The best way to access the Marina lot is from Rural/Scottsdale Road.
Anti-Doping/Drug Testing
In accordance with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regulations, athletes may be drug tested at this event. Should drug testing occur, there are strict protocols that must be followed and will be coordinated by the on-site USADA representative as well as a USA Triathlon staff member. For information on USADA, please click here. For a list prohibited and banned substances, click here.
Visit Tempe / Lodging
Looking for things to do, places to stay or eat while you are in Tempe? Look no further than Tempe Tourism.
Sun Devil Classic - Route map
Collegiate Nationals - Route map
2025 Visiting Team Guide
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Mona Plummer Aquatic Center Waiver Release Form
Please find attached the waiver form to be completed by anyone swimming at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center or Sun Devil Fitness Center. It is best to print and complete it in advance and bring it with you to avoid a delay upon entry.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
