Tri It Out:

As the local air fills with excitement, Mesa is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year—the Mesa Sprint Triathlon, happening Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Skyline Aquatic Center, 845 S. Crismon Rd.

What Makes the Mesa Sprint Triathlon Special?

This community-focused race combines fun, fitness, and fundraising—every participant helps support learn-to-swim and summer recreation programs in Mesa, especially aiding underprivileged youth. Every finisher earns a custom medal, and all registrants receive a race shirt (register before September 1st to guarantee yours).

🡒 Official Mesa Sprint Triathlon Website
🡒 Register Online

Course Breakdown

• Swim: 400 meters in a pool (eight 50-meter lengths, serpentine format starting at 6:30 a.m.)

• Bike: 12 miles on a three-lap course, returning to transition only after the final lap. Helmets required; no drafting allowed.

• Run: 5 kilometers through Skyline Aquatics Center, Skyline High School, and Skyline Park, finishing on the track.

You can view each segment in more detail here:
🡒 Swim Course Info
🡒 Bike Course Info
🡒 Run Course Info

Race Day Logistics

• Start Time: Sprint Tri begins at 6:30 a.m.

• Check-In: 5:15–6:00 a.m.

• Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting: 6:15 a.m.

• Packet Pickup:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 24 & Thursday, Sept. 25 (4–7 p.m.) at RoadRunner Sports in Tempe

  • No race-day packet pickup! You may opt for bib mailing for $10.

🡒 Packet Pickup Details

Additional Events

• Duathlon & Relay Options available

• Youth Splash‑n‑Dash: A 100‑yard swim and 1‑mile run for kids 12 and under, starting at 9 a.m.
  🡒 Youth Event Info

Your 4-Week Sprint Triathlon Training Blueprint

If you’re signing up with a month to go, here’s how to train smart and finish strong:

1. Train Each Sport Weekly

Aim for 2–3 sessions per week each for swimming, biking, and running. Add a weekly “brick” workout—bike followed by a short run—to mimic race conditions.

2. Focus Where You Struggle

If you’re weakest in the water, dedicate more time there. Even 20-minute focused swims help build confidence and technique.

3. Practice Transitions

Lay out your gear and rehearse T1 (swim to bike) and T2 (bike to run). Time yourself and refine your setup to make it smoother.

4. Test Gear Early

Race-day isn’t the time to try new goggles or bike shoes. Train in what you’ll use.

5. Don’t Forget to Rest

Schedule at least one full day off per week. Your muscles need it to recover and strengthen.

6. Try a Mini Tri

About a week before race day, do a short swim–bike–run sequence to simulate the event and build confidence.

7. Dial in Nutrition

Hydrate well throughout the day. For the race itself, light carbs before the start and water/electrolytes during the bike are usually enough for most.

Quick Recap: Event Essentials

Whether you’re racing to beat your personal best or just crossing “triathlon” off your bucket list, Mesa’s Sprint Tri offers the perfect setting to challenge yourself and have some fun. Lace up, dive in, and tri it out!