CASTLE CREEK TRIATHLONTriathlon, Kayak/SUP, Duathlon & Aquabike
2025-10-04 06:30 (America/Phoenix) | Lake Pleasant – Castle Creek Boat Ramp
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-September 2
$120 Individual
$170 Relay
September 3 – 28
$130 Individual
$180 Relay
September 29 – October 4
$140 Individual
$190 Relay
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
OLYMPIC
To June 30
$135 Individual
$175 Relay
July 1-31
$145 Individual
$185 Relay
August 1-September 2
$155 Individual
$195 Relay
September 3 – 30
$165 Individual
$205 Relay
September 29 – October 4
$175 Individual
$215 Relay
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
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. If you don’t receive a confirmation email please check your spam folder
THURSDAY OCTOBER 2
Packet pickup at Moxie Multisport
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Moxie Multisport
2952 N. Hayden Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85251
What you will receive at packet pick up
•Envelope containing bike frame number and run number
•Hoodie (unless you choose not to receive a hoodie)
•Swim cap
•Timing chip
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 (white swim caps)
6:35 a.m. Mountain Collegiate Conference – men and women (red swim caps)
6:35 a.m. Sprint duathlon begins
6:40 a.m. Sprint triathlon and aquabike – men, women and relays (red swim caps)
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. Chips should be worn on your left ankle, worn from start to finish and must be returned at the finish line. Please DO NOT cut the provided neoprene strap.
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

TRICK OR TRI AT MERRILL RANCHTriathlon, Aquabike & DuathlonPresented by ONE Multisport
2025-10-18 07:30 | Merrill Ranch, 3200 North Anthem Way, Florence, AZ, 85132, United States
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
DISTANCE
ADULT TRIATHLON & RELAY
Swim 400m
Bike 12 miles
Run 3 miles
AQUABIKE
Swim 400m pool swim
Bike 12 miles
DUATHLON
Run 3 miles
Bike 12 miles
Run 1.5 miles
YOUTH TRIATHLON
Swim 200m pool swim
Bike 6 miles
Run 1.5 miles
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
ADULT TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE
$85 prior to 11:59 p.m. July 31
$95 prior to 11:59 p.m. September 2
$105 prior to 11:59 p.m. September 30
$115 prior to 11:59 p.m. October 12
$125 until 6pm October 17
YOUTH TRIATHLON
$55 prior to 11:59 p.m. July 31
$60 prior to 11:59 p.m. September 2
$65 prior to 11:59 p.m. September 30
$70 prior to 11:59 p.m. October 12
$75 until 6pm October 17
RELAY
$125 prior to 11:59 p.m. September 2
$150 prior to 11:59 p.m. September 30
$175 prior to 11:59 p.m. October 12
$200 until 6pm October 17
USA TRIATHLON
Trick or Tri at Merrill Ranch 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
Anthem Merrill Ranch Parkside Community Center
3200 North Anthem Way
Florence AZ 85132
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Confirmation email to all registered participants
FRIDAY, October 17
3:00 p.m. Optional packet pick up at Anthem Merrill Ranch Parkside Community Center opens
5:00 p.m. Packet pick up at Anthem Merrill Ranch Parkside Community Center closes
SATURDAY, October 18
6:00 a.m. Packet and timing chip pick up at Anthem Merrill Ranch Parkside Community Center
7:15 a.m. Athletes that anticipate taking over 2 hours to complete triathlon
7:30 a.m. Men’s swim start
7:35 a.m. Duathlon start
8:00 a.m. Relay swim start
8:05 a.m. Women’s swim start
9:00 a.m. Youth Triathlon start
9:15 a.m. Men’s award ceremony
9:45 a.m. Women’s award ceremony
Registration will remain open until 9:00 a.m. So if you have a child racing you do not have to be there early.
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. Chips should be worn on your left ankle, worn from start to finish and must be returned at the finish line. Please DO NOT cut the provided neoprene strap.
AWARDS
Top 3 overall boys and girls in youth triathlon
Top 3 male and female in adult triathlon
Age group awards 3 deep in adult triathlon:
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:
Youth triathlon
Clydesdale (Men 220 +lbs)
Athena (Women 165+ lbs)
Duathlon
Aquabike
Relay – top team per category (male, female and coed)
SITE PLAN
Please do not enter The Merrill Ranch Community Center. We will be using the pool gate to access the pool

SWIM START
We will start the swim fastest to slowest. There will be signs around the pool representing your estimated swim time. Please seed yourself accordingly.
ADULT COURSE
SWIM (400m)
Each athlete will be started one at a time with a 15 second gap. Each athlete will swim up lane 1, under the lane lines, down lane 2, under than lane lines into lane 3 and repeat the process through all 8 lanes. On exiting the pool go back to the starter at lane 1, you will be given the right of way over those yet to start. Repeat your first leg through the pool then head to transition. Swim will start fastest to slowest. There will be signs around the pool representing your estimated swim time. Please seed yourself accordingly.
BIKE (2 Loops, 6 miles per loop)
HELMET REQUIRED
Exit transition at Anthem Merrill Ranch Community Center
North on N. Anthem Way
West on Merrill Ranch Parkway
South on Felix
Turnaround at Hunt Highway

RUN (2 Loops)

YOUTH COURSE
SWIM
Each athlete will be started one at a time with a 15 second gap. Each athlete will swim up lane 1, under the lane lines, down lane 2, under than lane lines into lane 3 and repeat the process through all 8 lanes.
BIKE (6 miles)
HELMET REQUIRED
Exit transition at Anthem Merrill Ranch Community Center
North on N. Anthem Way
West on Merrill Ranch Parkway
South on Felix
Turnaround at Hunt Highway
RUN
One loop of the Anthem Community Park
