West Valley Triathlon

Join us at the Arizona - Swim, Bike, Run Youth Triathlon.

The swim takes place at the Litchfield Park recreation center pool. The bike portion takes place along a community path and along Old Litchfield Rd and the run runs long Old Litchfield Rd and around the Tierra Verde Lake Park.

This is a USAT sanctioned event.

All participants must be a USAT member or purchase a one day membership.

What does it mean to be a USAT SACTIONED EVENT? It means that USA Triathlon provides insurance to the event so it can take place. USAT will also covers each individual participant in case of an accident during the event. Additional benefits are the all-race results are reported to USAT and each participant gets national rankings.

Cost of USAT membership $10.00 and this is an annual membership. If you participate in any other triathlon event that is sanctioned by USAT, you do not have to purchase another USAT membership.

Additional benefits of membership.

Insurance at Events: Additional accident insurance while participating in USA Triathlon sanctioned events.

Stay Informed: Subscriptions to USA Triathlon Magazine - the nation's only triathlon print publication - and Multisport Zone e-newsletter provide you the latest multisport training advice, news and more!

Rankings: Inclusion in USA Triathlon's national rankings.

Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive discounts from USA Triathlon sponsors and the USA Triathlon store.

Represent Your Country: Qualify for a Team USA berth and represent your country while competing at World Triathlon Age Group World Championships.

Compete Nationally: Compete in various USA Triathlon national championships to test yourself against the best multisport athletes in the country.

Event Schedule

Please pick up timing chip 30 minutes before your event start-

BIKE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! NO HELMET = NO RACE.

WE HAVE COLORED ARROWS FOR EACH AGE GROUPS, PARTICIPANTS ARE TO FOLLOW THEIR COLOR ARROW ALONG THE COURSE.

6:30 am Start 13-14 - COLOR GREEN

7:00 am Start 11-12 - COLOR GREEN

7:30 am Start 6 and Under - COLOR YELLOW

8:00 am Start 7-8 - COLOR RED

8:30 am Start 9-10 - COLOR RED

Event Divisions

6 and Under

.25 yards swim

.53 mile bike ride

.30 mile run

7 - 8 and 9-10

100 yards swim

1.06 mile bike ride

.75 mile run

11-12 and 13-14

150 yards swim

2.12 mile bike ride

1.25 mile run

Participant Swag

Each registered participant will get an

Event t-shirt and finisher medal

Check website for last day to guarantee event t-shirt.

Awards

We will have awards for each age group for boys and girls. Top 3 boy and top 3 girls.

Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run Saturday October 24, 2026 --- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is excited to announce, Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run 2026. Giraffe Jam will be an 'almost a 5k' run/walk through the Zoo and will be Emceed by 12 News Troy Hayden. --- 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Save Giraffes Now, whose mission is to save giraffes from extinction so they can live freely and safely in the woodlands and savannas of their native Africa. 40% of the Giraffe population has declined in the last 3 decades, 50% or more of giraffe infants won't survive to adulthood, 4x as many elephants exist in Africa as giraffes and 3,800,000 square miles of historic giraffe habitat has been lost, an area ~ the size of the US! Join Wildlife World in helping raise money to stop the silent extinction of the world’s tallest gentle giants. Run/Walk through the zoo before we open to the public for the day, and have fun being surrounded by wildlife while supporting

this important cause. All race participants will receive a finisher medal, and included in each runner's bag, you will receive a coupon for half off zoo admission and half off rides, to use at your convenience. *To enjoy discounted admission, you must present your coupon at the gate --- For more information on Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run please email [email protected]