
SUN DEVIL CLASSIC IN TRIBUTE TO HANNAH HENRY
Triathlon & Aqua Bike
Sunday, November 8, 2026 • 7:00 am
Arizona State University invites you to join us for The Sun Devil Classic in Tribute to Hannah Henry on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Tempe Town Lake North Park will serve as the hub for this exciting triathlon. This age-group, draft-legal sprint triathlon offers the opportunity to qualifying for the World Championships and provides a great opportunity to earn your place on Team USA. Qualifiers will have the chance to compete in Hamburg, Germany, at the 2027 Age Group World Championships. Don’t miss your chance to race against top athletes, test your skills in a fast and competitive format, and pursue your international racing goals.
Sprint Triathlon – 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
RACER AMENITIES
Event t-shirt
Finisher medal
Post-race refreshments
Awards for top 3 per category
COST
AGE GROUP
$135 to September 30
$155 October 1-15
$175 October 16 – November 4 at 11:59 p.m.
CLUB COLLEGIATE
$95
Please note: Arizona State University, as the host of this event, has a no-refund, no-transfer and no-deferral policy. All registrations are final. Thank you for your understanding and for being part of the event!
USA TRIATHLON
The Sun Devil Classic in Tribute to Hannah Henry 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.
QUALIFING FOR WORLDS
TRIATHLON
Age Group Team USA qualification spots will be awarded to the top 18 athletes per gender (based on remaining available spots) in each five-year age group, earning them the opportunity to race the Draft Legal Sprint Triathlon at the 2027 Age Group World Championships in Hamburg, Germany. Please note that athletes must be at least 16 years old on 12/31/27 to be eligible for selection.
AQUABIKE
Age Group Team USA qualification spots will be awarded to the top 18 athletes per gender (based on remaining available spots) in each five-year age group, earning them the opportunity to race the Standard Aquabike at the 2027 Age Group World Championships in Hamburg, Germany. Please note that athletes must be at least 16 years old on 12/31/27 to be eligible for selection.
PARKING
Please note there is no parking directly at the race site. All parking is at least a 1/2 mile walk/ride to/from the race site. Be aware of bike course traffic closures and plan accordingly.
Best Option – 0.8 Miles to Race Site
Rio Salado/Ash Parking Garage – 201 S Ash Ave, Tempe AZ 85281
Better Option 0.5 Miles to Race Site
Tempe Town Lake Marina Parking Lot – 550 E Tempe Town Lake Tempe, AZ 85281.
Good Option 1.0 Miles to Race Site
City Hall Parking Garage – 117 E 5th St, Tempe AZ 85281
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
1500 – 1700: Sun Devil Classic athlete check in*
1500 – 1600: 750m Swim Course Preview (must check in first and wear your timing chip)
1600 – 1630: Sun Devil Classic athlete briefing
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
0530 – 0645: Transition open and athlete check in
0645 – Transition closes, national anthem and pre-race briefing at swim start
0653 – Sunrise (November 8)
0730 – Collegiate men’s club race
0735 – Collegiate women’s club race
0740 – Sun Devil Classic men 0-44
0745 – Sun Devil Classic men 45+
0750 – Sun Devil Classic women 0-44
0755 – Sun Devil Classic women 45+
0930 – Collegiate club awards
0940 – Men’s awards
0950 – Women’s awards
*Athletes must pick up their own packets and show I.D.
Please note that (a) this race is draft legal and aerobars are not allowed, and (b) age will be calculated as of 12/31/2026
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
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+


