TRICK OR TRI AT MERRILL RANCH
Triathlon, Aquabike & Duathlon
Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 7:30 am
The Trick or Tri at Merrill Ranch is going kick start your Halloween celebrations. Whether you are a seasoned racer 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. There is truly something for everyone with options of triathlon, duathlon, aquabike and a kid’s triathlon.
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. August 31
$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. August 31
$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. August 31
$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 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:
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
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