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Eagle in the Sun Triathlon

400m swim - 12mi bike - 5k run

August 25, 2024

Ascarate Pool (6900 Delta)

El Paso's premier multisport event, Eagle in the Sun Triathlon has introduced thousands to their first triathlon. Now entering its 14th year, the race is a favorite for new and experienced athletes alike and welcomes relay teams in addition to individual competitors.

REGISTRATION

Bike-run (12mi bike - 5k run)
$80 through May 31
$90 June 1 - July 31
$100 August 1 - August 24

Aquabike (400m swim - 12mi bike)
$80 through May 31
$90 June 1 - July 31
$100 August 1 - August 24

Run-Walk (5k run)
$45 (per person) through May 31
$55 (per person) June 1 - July 31
$65 (per person) August 1 - August 24

IN-PERSON OPTIONS

Individual
$90 through May 31
$105 June 1 - July 31
$120 August 1 - August 24

2-Person Relay
$55 (per person) through May 31
$65 (per person) June 1 - July 31
$75 (per person) August 1 - August 24

3-Person Relay
$45 (per person) through May 31
$55 (per person) June 1 - July 31
$65 (per person) August 1 - August 24


Entry fee includes a moisture-wicking race shirt, athlete bag, water bottle, swim cap, and finisher medal for the first 500 participants! Post-race snacks and drinks, an interactive race day Expo, chip timing, and more!

Eagle in the Sun Triathlon benefits scholarships for El Paso area students and our official charitable partner The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors.

Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be transferred to another person. 

Military Discount - Active Military & Reserves
$5 off registration (Coupon code:  USA24)
MUST SHOW MILITARY ID AT PACKET PICK-UP. May not be used with any other discount.

 

FUNDRAISING FOR A CAUSE

Eagle in the Sun Triathlon supports a scholarship fund for El Paso-area students and our official non-profit partner The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors.  All fundraising will be online through RunSignUp, and registrants who sign up to raise funds will be able to direct others to their fundraising link.

 

SWIM TIME UPDATES

All participants must update their estimated swim times BY AUGUST 21st at NOON.  Athletes who do not update their swim times will be placed in the second wave following the first wave of all athletes with updated times. 

1.  Go to a 50-METER pool during regular lap swimming hours. Please note that City of El Paso pools have a $3 entry fee.   CITY OF EL PASO LAP SWIMMING SCHEDULE

2.  Time yourself in the 400-meter swim or ask a friend or lifeguard to time you. 

3.  Swim 400 meters giving it your best effort! 400 meters is 4 out-and-back laps or 8 lengths of a 50-meter pool. ***If you time yourself in a 25-yard pool, USE THIS CALCULATOR to convert your time to 400 METERS.***

4.  Submit your 400-meter swim time update online BY AUGUST 23 at NOON. Please make sure to use the exact name you entered at the time of registration.  Submit your updated time only once.

 

USAT MEMBERSHIP 

Eagle in the Sun Triathlon is USAT-sanctioned; USAT rules apply.
 
All athletes must be members of USA Triathlon to compete. If you do not have a membership, you may purchase a bronze (one event) membership for $13 during registration as an individual and $6 per relay team member. 

 

MINIMUM AGE

Athletes must be 12 years old or older to compete in the individual category. Children under 12 may participate as swimmers or runners on relay teams, but they may NOT participate in the cycling portion of the triathlon.  USA Triathlon calculates a participant's race age as their age on December 31 of the race year.

 

PACKET PICK-UP

Each athlete must pick up his or her own race packet. Packet pick-up will require photo proof of identity (driver’s license, passport, etc). Annual USA Triathlon members must show USAT membership card.

RELAYS: Each member of a relay team must attend packet pick-up; please plan accordingly. If a relay team is unable to attend packet pick-up together, race numbers will be released only after all members of a team have presented photo ID.

FRIDAY, August 23rd - 4:00-7:00pm (location TBA)
SATURDAY, August 24th - 4:00-6:00pm at Ascarate Park Pool & Park

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 25
5:30 am Transition Area Opens 

6:00 am Pool Opens for Optional Swim Warm-Up

6:30 am Opening Ceremony & Mandatory Athlete Meeting

7:00 am Race begins 

7:30 am Bike-Run begins 

8:00 am 5k walk/run begins

10:00 am Awards (estimated) 

**No race day registration or packet pick-up.


AWARDS

Individual Triathlon / Awards go to the Top Male Overall and Top Female Overall. First through third place will be awarded to males and females in each of the following categories: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+. First through third place will also be awarded to Clydesdales (Males 220+ lbs) Under 40, Clydesdales 40+, Athenas (Females 165+ lbs) Under 40, Athenas 40+.

Aquabike / Awards go to the top 3 male and top 3 female competitors.

Bike-run / Awards go to the top 3 male and top 3 female competitors.

Relays / Awards go to the top 3 teams in each of the 2-person Relay and 3-person Relay divisions. 

CHIP TIMING & RESULTS

2010 Results
2011 Results
2012 Results
2013 Results
2014 Results
2015 Results
2016 Results
2017 Results
2018 Results
2019 Results 2020 Results 2021 Results 2022 Results 2023 Results

RACE PHOTOS

2010 Photos
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2012 Photos
2013 Photos
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2015 Photos
2016 Photos
2017 Photos
2018 Photos
2019 Photos 2020 Photos 2021 Photos 2022 Photos 2023 Photos

Chip Timing by On Your Left Timing.

 

PARKING

PARKING: There is plenty of parking available within and around Ascarate Park. Parking is also available outside of the park entrance, plan to cycle in. Athletes, spectators, vendors, etc can park in any of the designated areas marked in yellow on the map. Please share this information with family and friends who will be attending to cheer you on!

For additional information on carpooling and how to race green, check out these suggestions

 

BIKE RENTALS

El Paso at Crazy Cat Cyclery (915) 532-9666) or Las Cruces at Outdoor Adventures (575-521-1922). Reserve early!

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Discounted hotel rates are available for Eagle in the Sun Triathlon participants!
HOTEL RESERVATIONS 

REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Registered athletes seeking to change their registration from Individual to Relay or vice-versa may do so by logging into their RunSignUp account.  CLICK HERE for instructions on how to change from one distance to another

 

HELPFUL LINKS

Most Commonly Violated USAT Rules


Eagle in the Sun Triathlon 2023 Sponsors

To learn more about sponsoring a Race El Paso event or having a booth at the race day Expo, click here.


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