MERRILL RANCH
Triathlon, Aquabike & Duathlon
Saturday, March 29, 2025 • 7:30 am
The Merrill Ranch Triathlon will kick start your spring racing season! Whether you are a seasoned racer looking to dust off the holiday cobwebs or a first time triathlete wanting to take the plunge, this is the race for you. Consisting of a 400m pool swim, a fast 12 mile course and a run to the finish, come and kick off your 2025 season with us.
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
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. December 31
$95 prior to 11:59 p.m. January 31
$105 prior to 11:59 p.m. March 9
$115 prior to 11:59 p.m. March 23
$125 until 6pm March 28
YOUTH TRIATHLON
$55 prior to 11:59 p.m. December 31
$60 prior to 11:59 p.m. January 31
$65 prior to 11:59 p.m. March 9
$70 prior to 11:59 p.m. March 23
$75 until 6pm March 28
RELAY
$125 prior to 11:59 p.m. January 31
$150 prior to 11:59 p.m. March 9
$175 prior to 11:59 p.m. March 23
$200 until 6pm March 28
USA TRIATHLON
The Merrill Ranch 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
Anthem Merrill Ranch Parkside Community Center
3200 North Anthem Way
Florence AZ 85132
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
Confirmation email to all registered participants
FRIDAY, March 28
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, March 29
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 and 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 is timed using equipment by RFID Timing Systems. All participants need to wear a timing chip around their ankle with the Velcro strap provided. The chips are reusable and need to be returned after the event. These chips are the athlete’s responsibility and missing chips will be charged to the athletes.
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:
Clydesdale (Men 220 +lbs)
Athena (Women 165+ lbs)
Duathlon
Aquabike
Relay
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.
SITE MAP
Please do not enter The Merrill Ranch Community Center. We will be using the pool gate to access the pool
ADULT COURSE
SWIM (400m)
Each athlete will be started one at a time with a 10 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)
There will be a designated lane separating bike traffic from vehicular traffic around the entire course.
RUN
Two loops of the Anthem Community Park
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
There will be a designated lane separating bike traffic from vehicular traffic around the entire course.
Two loops for adults
One loop for the kids
RUN
One loop of the Anthem Community Park