This is the 2026 Schedule in Date order. If we missed an event, please email Heather.Helzer@TurnagainTraining.com.
SPRING DUATHLON SERIES RACE #1
April 28th, 2026
4-12yrs olds, UNTIMED WAVE, starts at 5pm, .35mile run/1.25mile bike/.35mile run
4-8yrs old, starts at 5:30pm; .35 mile run/ 1.25 mile bike/ .35 mile run
9-12yrs old, starts at 6pm; .7 mile run/ 2.5 mile bike/ .7 mile run
13-17yrs old, starts at 7:15pm; 1.5 mile run/ 6.6 mile bike/ 1.5 mile run
Adults, starts at 7:15pm; 1.5 mile run/ 10 mile bike/ 1.5 mile run
PINK CHEEKS TRIATHLON – KIDS RELAY
May 3rd, 2025 – 2026 DATE TBD!
5 km Run, 10 km Bike, 600 yard Swim
SPRING DUATHLON SERIES RACE #2
May 5th, 2026
4-12yrs olds, UNTIMED WAVE, starts at 5pm, .35mile run/1.25mile bike/.35mile run
4-8yrs old, starts at 5:30pm; .35mile run/1.25mile bike/.35mile run
9-12yrs old, starts at 6pm; .7mile run/2.5mile bike/.7mile run
13-17yrs old, starts at 7:15pm; 1.5 mile run/ 6.6 mile bike/ 1.5 mile run
Adults, starts at 7:15pm; 1.5 mile run/ 10 mile bike/ 1.5 mile run
TRAILSIDE TRIATHLON
May 4th, 2025- 2026 DATE TBD!
DISTANCES:
-Swim
grades K-1 = 1 length of the pool
grades 2-3 = 2 lengths of the pool
grades 4-6 = 4 lengths of the pool
-Bike
grades K-1 = 1 lap (approx. .3miles)
grades 2-3 = 3 laps
grades 4-6 = 4 laps
-Run
grades K-1 = .5 mile
grades 2-3 = 1 mile
grades 4-6 = 1.5 miles
SPRING DUATHLON SERIES RACE #3
May 12th, 2026
4-12yrs olds, UNTIMED WAVE, starts at 5pm, .35mile run/1.25mile bike/.35mile run
4-8yrs old, starts at 5:30pm; .35 mile run/ 1.25 mile bike/ .35 mile run
9-12yrs old, starts at 6pm; .7 mile run/ 2.5 mile bike/ .7 mile run
13-17yrs old, starts at 7:15pm; 1.5 mile run/ 6.6 mile bike/ 1.5 mile run
Adults, starts at 7:15pm; 1.5 mile run/ 10 mile bike/ 1.5 mile run
GOLD NUGGET TRIATHLON
May 17th, 2026
Girls only, ages 10 and up (USAT age 10 as of 12/31/24)
Swim 500 yards, Bike 12 miles, Run 3.5 miles
EAGLE RIVER KIDS TRIATHLON
CANCELLED FOR 2026 – FACILITY RENOVATIONS
50 yard swim / 1 mile bike / ~.8 mile run.
TRI Nikiski
June 27th, 2026
Kids triathlon: For the kids triathlon we will have a Short Course and a Long Course.
Short course 1 lap swim. <2 mile bike ride. <1 mile run.
Long Course 2 lap swim. <2 mile bike ride. <1 mile run.
Kids will also have the option to start their swim on the water slide, however, their overall triathlon time won’t begin until they hit the water at the bottom of the slide.
ALASKA SPLASH N’ DASH SERIES RACE #1
JULY 1st, 2026
Time Trial start anytime 6-7pm, Middle/High Wave & SwimRun Relay starts at 7:15pm
Sea Otters: 50 meter Swim/ .5 mile Run
Puffins: 300 meter Swim/ 1 mile Run
DASH ONLY: .5 mile run
Kid’s Relay: 300m Swim (Leg 1), 1mile Run (Leg 2)
ALASKA SPLASH N’ DASH SERIES RACE #2
JULY 15th, 2026
Time Trial start anytime 6-7pm, Middle/High Wave & SwimRun Relay starts at 7:15pm
Sea Otters: 50 meter Swim/ .5 mile Run
Puffins: 300 meter Swim/ 1 mile Run
DASH ONLY: .5 mile run
Kid’s Relay: 300m Swim (Leg 1), 1mile Run (Leg 2)
ALASKA SPLASH N’ DASH SERIES RACE #3
JULY 29th, 2026
Time Trial start anytime 6-7pm, Middle/High Wave & SwimRun Relay starts at 7:15pm
Sea Otters: 50 meter Swim/ .5 mile Run
Puffins: 300 meter Swim/ 1 mile Run
DASH ONLY: .5 mile run
Kid’s Relay: 300m Swim (Leg 1), 1mile Run (Leg 2)
TBD
Ages 7 to 15
Short Course: 50m Swim, 1 Mile Bike, 0.5 Mile Run
Long Course: 200m Swim, 4 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run
OTHER KIDS RUNNING ONLY RACES:
- Healthy Futures Kids Mile, hosted by Mayors Marathon
- Kid’s 2K Fun Run, hosted by Anchorage Running Club
- Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Races