Litchfield Park 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk

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]

Join us for the annual West Valley Triathlon. This event is open to all ages, youth and adults. Participate as single participant or be part of a relay.

The event will start and finish at the Goodyear YMCA in Goodyear Arizona.

The West Valley Tri is a sanctioned event by USAT. All participants are required to have a USAT Day membership or yearly membership in order to participate.

NEW FOR 2026

Each distance will have color coded bibs to help you with signage along the course.

Event will be on a Saturday - No more church traffic

Schedule

Pre-race Packet pick up

Please see Packet pick up tab on menu

Race Day Schedule

6:30 am Chip pick up and Transition opens

8:00 am Youth and Super Short Sprint Start

8:05 am Short swim starts

8:10 am Full Sprint swim starts

Awards Will be given once we have a full set of winners in all groups

Event Distances

Full Sprint and Relay

• 400 Meter swim

• 12 Mile bike

• 5K Run

Short Sprint and Relay

• 200 Meter swim

• 8 Mile bike

• 1.5 Mile Run

Mini and Youth

• 100 Meter Swim

• 4 Mile Bike

• 1 Mile Run

Duathlon

• 5K Run

• 12 Mile bike

• 5K

Participant Swag

All participants will get a finisher award. T-shirt guaranteed if you register before 11/7/2026

Full Sprint Triathlon and Relay

• Event T-Shirt

• Long sleeve t-shirt

Short Sprint Triathlon, Mini Triathlon and Relay and Duathlons

• Event T-shirt

• Hat

Awards

Awards will be given as follow. Participant must be present to receive award

Full Sprint Triathlon

Top 3 male and female

• 17 and Under

• 18-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60 and Over

Short Sprint Triathlon

Top male and female

• 17 and Under

• Sub Master 18-39

• Master 40-60

• Master SR 61 and Over

Mini Short Sprint Triathlon

Top male and female

• 17 and Under

• Sub Master 18-39

• Master 40-60

• Master SR 61 and Over

Duathlon

Top male and female

• 17 and Under

• Sub Master 18-39

• Master 40-60

• Master SR 61 and Over

Full Sprint Triathlon Relay

• 1st Place Team- COED, Female, Male

Short Sprint Triathlon Relay

• 1st Place Team- COED, Female, Male

Duathlon Relay

• 1st Place Team- COED, Female, Male

Post Event Nutrition

We will have drinks and snacks for you to enjoy after the event.