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CASTLE CREEK TRIATHLON
Triathlon, Kayak/SUP, Duathlon & Aquabike

Saturday, October 4, 2025 • 6:30 am

No bones about it, this is a tough race! Come out and test yourself against at the 5th Annual Castle Creek Triathlon. The Castle Creek Triathlon offers a sprint and Olympic distance triathlon and aquabike in addition to sprint duathlon and kayak/SUP for individuals. Want to split the load? For teams we offer an Olympic and sprint distance relay.

VOLUNTEERS
We couldn’t do it without you! If you are interested in volunteering for this or any other event please contact volunteer@4peaksracing.com

SPONSORSHIP
For information on sponsorship and having a booth at this event please contact sponsorship@4peaksracing.com

DISTANCES
Olympic Triathlon
Swim 1500m
Bike 40km
Run 10km

Sprint Triathlon
Swim 750m
Bike 22km
Run 5km

Sprint Duathlon
Run 5km
Bike 22km
Run 5km

Sprint Kayak/SUP
Kaya/SUP 1500m
Bike 22km
Run 5km
Participants in the kayak/SUP division must provide their own kayak or SUP and personal floatation device

Olympic Aquabike
Swim 1500m
Bike 40km

Sprint Aquabike
Swim 750m
Bike 22km

RACER AMENITIES
Race long sleeve hoodie by District
Post-race refreshments
Finisher medals for all participants
Awards for top 3 per category

COST
There is an option during registration to receive $10 off by selecting No Hoodie. Select No Hoodie under the size option, then enter the code NOHOODIE during checkout for $10 off registration. Does not apply to relays

SPRINT
To June 30
$100 Individual
$150 Relay

July 1-July 31
$110 Individual
$160 Relay

August 1-31
$120 Individual
$170 Relay

September 1 – 28
$130 Individual
$180 Relay

September 29 – October 4
$140 Individual
$190 Relay

OLYMPIC
To June 30
$135 Individual
$175 Relay

July 1-31
$145 Individual
$185 Relay

August 1-31
$155 Individual
$195 Relay

September 1 – 30
$165 Individual
$205 Relay

September 29 – October 4
$175 Individual
$215 Relay

USA TRIATHLON
The Castle Creek Triathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), the governing body of multisport in North America. One of the many roles played by USAT is that of insurance provider for this race. As such USAT requires that every participant be either (1) an annual member, or (2) purchase a one day membership. Memberships can be purchased during online registration.

PARKING
Please note that on race day there is a $7 fee to enter Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Castle Creak Boat Ramp
Morristown/Peoria AZ 85342

Coordinates: 33.905860890284444, -112.30947966992028

SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Confirmation email to all registered participants

THURSDAY OCTOBER 2
Optional packet pickup at TBD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
5:00 a.m. Packet and timing chip pick up
All swim waves are a rolling start (with the exception of Mountain Collegiate Conference Race and kayak/SUP waves)

6:20 a.m. Kayak/SUP
6:30 a.m. Olympic triathlon and aquabike – men, women and relays
6:35 a.m. Mountain Collegiate Conference – men and women
6:35 a.m. Sprint duathlon begins
6:40 a.m. Sprint triathlon and aquabike – men, women and relays
7:45 a.m. Must have started the bike
8:15 a.m. Mountain Collegiate Conference awards
8:30 a.m. Sprint awards
9:00 a.m. No new bike laps
9:30 a.m. Must have started run
10:00 a.m. Olympic awards
10:15 a.m. Must be on second loop of the run
11:00 a.m. Run course closes

At 6:30 a.m. the road from the entry station to the boat ramp will be closed to inbound traffic. Vehicles may leave at any time but please be aware cyclists and runners will be on the road.

RACE TIMING
This event will be chip timed by 4 Peaks Racing using triathlon chips. Lost or unreturned chips will be charged to the athlete. Results will be available live at the results kiosk on a big screen TV. Chips should be worn on your left ankle and must be returned at the finish.

AWARDS
Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in sprint and Olympic as well as top 3 in Mountain Collegiate Conference. Age group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers per the following age groups:
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+
Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in the following categories:
Aquabike
Duathlon
Clydesdales (Men 220 +lbs)
Athenas (Women 165+ lbs)
Relay

WETSUIT USE GUIDELINES
USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.
USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards.
If the water temperature is 84 degrees or above, participants may NOT wear wetsuits.

COURSE CUT OFFS
There are three cut offs for The Castle Creek Triathlon.
1) You must have started the bike by 7:45 a.m.
2) You must start the run by 9:30 a.m.
3) You must be on the second loop of the run by 10:15 a.m.

AQUABIKE
Final time for aquabike participants will be calculated at BIKE IN. Once you have finished please make your way to the finish line in your own time to collect your medal, grab a drink and return your timing chip.

SITE PLAN

SWIM

TRANSITION
Swim in/Bike in at east end (end closest to the lake)
Bike out/Run out at west end
The ground in transition is on the rough side. Feel free to leave flip flops at swim exit

BIKE

No water stations. Athletes to self-support on bike
Traffic is restricted but road not completely closed to traffic. STAY RIGHT! Share the road. Exercise caution
Please ride very cautiously from the entry station down the hill to the boat ramp. This section of road will also have runners
Out and back toward Carefree Highway
Follow instructions of staff and/or MCSO
Sprint = 2 loop. Olympic = 4 loops
Turn around
1. Castle Hot Springs Rd 3.95 miles from north boat ramp
2. Four lane boat ramp entry station

RUN

Sprint = 1 loop. Olympic = 2 loops
Follow instructions of staff and/or MCSO
Water station at turn around points

Details

Date:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time:
6:30 am
Event Categories:
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Venue

Lake Pleasant – Castle Creek Boat Ramp