HOLIDAY CLASSIC
Triathlon, Aquabike & Duathlon
Saturday, December 13, 2025 • 8:00 am
Welcome to the 25th Annual Anthem Holiday Classic! This popular sprint triathlon is held in a great location on a fun, fast course. Consisting of a 400m heated pool swim, a fast 20km course and a 5km run to the finish, Holiday Classic is a great way to finish your 2025 season.
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
ADULT TRIATHLON & RELAY
Swim 400m pool swim
Bike 20km (3 loops)
Run 5km
AQUABIKE
Swim 400m pool swim
Bike 20km (3 loops)
DUATHLON
Run 5km
Bike 20km (3 loops)
Run 5km
YOUTH TRIATHLON
Ages 14 and under
Swim 200m pool swim
Bike 4.5 miles
Run 1/2 mile
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
ADULTS (Triathlon, aquabike & duathlon)
$85 prior to 11:59 p.m. September 30
$95 prior to 11:59 p.m. October 31
$105 prior to 11:59 p.m. November 23
$115 prior to 11:59 p.m. December 7
$125 until 6:00 pm December 12
YOUTH
$55 prior to 11:59 p.m. September 30
$60 prior to 11:59 p.m. October 31
$65 prior to 11:59 p.m. November 23
$70 prior to 11:59 p.m. December 7
$75 until 6:00 pm December 12
RELAY (either 2 or 3 athletes)
$125 prior to 11:59 p.m. October 31
$150 prior to 11:59 p.m. November 23
$175 prior to 11:59 p.m. December 7
$200 until 6:00 pm December 12
USA TRIATHLON
Holiday Classic 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 Community Center
41130 N Freedom Way
Anthem AZ 85086
That lot at the community center will fill up. If you are arriving later in the morning for the women’s and youth race we recommend utilizing parking at The Anthem Community Park (access from Gavillan Peak Parkway between Anthem Way & Whitman and walk across the bridge to the community center)
Copy and paste these coordinates to the park 33.85883607960105, -112.13545843451728
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Confirmation email to all registered participants
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
Optional packet pickup at Moxie Multisport
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Moxie Multisport
2952 N. Hayden Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85251
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
6:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Packet and timing chip pick up at The Anthem Community Center.
7:45 a.m. Male athletes (individual triathlon only) that anticipate taking over 2 hours to complete triathlon
7:55 a.m. Duathlon start
8:00 a.m. Men’s triathlon and aquabike swim start (fastest to slowest)
8:45 a.m. Female athletes (individual triathlon only) that anticipate taking over 2 hours to complete triathlon
9:00 a.m. Women’s triathlon, relays and aquabike swim start (fastest to slowest)
9:45 a.m. Men’s and duathlon (individual and relay) award ceremony
10:15 a.m. Youth Triathlon
10:30 a.m. No new bike laps
10:45 a.m. Women’s and relay’s award ceremony
11:00 a.m. Top 3 boys and girls award ceremony
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 and must be returned at the finish.
AWARDS
Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers. 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:
Youth triathlon
Clydesdale (Men 220 +lbs)
Athena (Women 165+ lbs)
Duathlon
Aquabike
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.
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.
COURSE
SWIM (Pool is heated)
Each athlete will be started one at a time with a 15 second gap. Enter the pool feet first. No diving! Up lane 1, under the lane lines, down lane 2, under the lane lines, up lane 3, etc. On completing the 8 lanes in the pool you will have done 200 yds. and will need to return to the swim start for a second loop. As you reenter the pool the starter will give you the right of way over athletes waiting to start.
BIKE – 20km
There will be a designated lane separating bike traffic from vehicular traffic around the entire course.
Three loops for adults
One loop for the kids