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Saturday, June 12th, 2027
655 S Main Street, Payson UT
5K
56–83°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Payson Orchards Triathlon, 12U Super Sprint Triathlon and 5K walk/run
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, June 12, 2027
- Location: 655 S Main St, Payson, UT 84651
- Start Times:
- 7:00 a.m. - Sprint & 5K race start
- 8:30 a.m. - 12 & Under Tri Start
What I Love About This Race
- Beautiful Scenery: The prettiest sprint run and bike course in Utah!
- Community Feel: Friendly spectator area with a kids playground, bounce house, and vendors.
- Finisher Medal: Awesome finisher medal for all participants.
- Fun Swim: Easy and fun swim with lifejackets permitted.
Sponsors
If you would like to help sponsor our event or be a vendor, please contact Race Director, Jackie Karlberg, at karlbergracing@gmail.com
Check in & Body Marking
- Packet Pickup: Friday, June 11, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Payson Pool Pavilion
- Last-minute Packet Pickup: June 13, 5:00-6:30 a.m. at Payson Pool Pavilion
- Kid's Tri Packet Pickup: Saturday 7:15-8:00 a.m.
Distance
- 5K WALK/RUN ONLY: 5K
- REGULAR SPRINT TRI: 5k run, 18k bike, 300 yard swim (lifejackets permitted)
- TEAM SPRINT TRIATHLON: Same distances, for a team of 2-3 people.
- 12 AND UNDER SUPER-SPRINT TRI: 1.25-mile run, 2-mile bike, 100 yard swim (lifejackets permitted)
Race Course Overview
Regular Sprint Tri
- Run: Runners head east toward Peteetneet Road (600 E), then south up the canyon.
- Transition 1: Runners enter T1 from the Main Street side to grab bikes.
- Bike: An 11-mile ride through cherry orchards and scenic areas.
- Transition 2: Participants will walk their bikes to prepare for the swim.
Swim:
- Enter the pool, swimming 300 yards divided over six lanes.
- No stopping allowed when exiting, as times are recorded at the timing mat.
12 and Under Super-Sprint Tri
- Run: A mile around the ball fields marked with stickers.
- Bike: 2-mile loop on quiet Payson City streets.
- Swim: Four lengths (100 yards) in the pool, life jackets permitted.
Awards
- Sprint Triathlon: Awards for top three finishers overall and by age category.
- 12 and Under Super-Sprint Awards: Top three finishers overall and by age group.
- 5K Awards: Top three male and female finishers overall.
Registration Prices
- Sprint Triathlon Individual: $57 to $97 depending on date.
- Sprint Triathlon Teams: $127 to $197 depending on date.
- 12 and Under Super-Sprint: $43 to $67 depending on date.
- 5K ONLY: $33 to $47 depending on date.
Additional Information
- Caution: The bike leg crosses over train tracks twice: be alert.
- Non-Refundable: All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Race Insurance: Available during registration for full refund options.
For More Information
Visit the race page at Payson Orchards Triathlon.
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