_ The 2022 Ozark Valley Triathlon:

NEW for 2022 and 2023 - USAT National Championships for Off-Road Triathlon and the first ever Gravel Triathlon to be held on the same three-day weekend as the oldest triathlon in NW Arkansas.  Friday, June 3 will be the Gravel Triathlon National Championships and Saturday, June 4 will be the Off-Road Triathlon National Championships which will be the USA world qualifier.  Both events will involve Olympic-distance events consisting of approxiamately 1.5K swim, 30K bike and 10K runs. 

Ozark Valley Triathlon, Sunday June 5 has two road triathlon distances (international and sprint), plus an aquabike category for individuals, a team category for the international distance and a sprint duathlon...all of which are held at Lake Wedington Recreation Area.  Lake Wedington is located 13 miles west of Fayetteville and is one of the most natural settings for a triathlon in the region. Both spectators and participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area and combined with unique finisher medals, post-race food, awards and prizes all make this race one that people do not want to miss.

• Sprint Triathlon - 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run
• International Triathlon (individual or teams) - 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike and a 4 mile run
• Aquabike - 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike
• Sprint Duathlon - 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run

Challenge Options (duathlon or triathlon):
Swim portion can be in a pool or other body of water.  You can also substitute another activity of your choice - bike, walk, run, paddle, drink wine, etc. These activities can be complete anywhere, on a single day or over multiple days.  Be as creative as you wish!  Challenge yourself!  Never thought you could do a triathlon?  Here's your chance!  Your own way, your pace, your distance and course!  We believe in you! 

ENTRY FEES PRICED WITH A T-SHIRT

Entry Fees are priced with a ringspun cotton t-shirt. But, there is an option to choose no shirt and save $5 or upgrade to a fully sublimated technical fabric shirt for $15. Shirt size not guaranteed after May 26, 2021. If a shirt is ordered and the size is not available then a refund will be issued at packet pickup.  

T-Shirt Options and Styles:

• $-5 - choose the no shirt option and save.
• $0 - Ringspun Cotton T-shirt - 100% unisex sizing
• $15- Tech Fully Sublimated T-shirt - A true moisture wicking-fabric shirt that has been engineered to keep you dry while you exercise. There are plenty of polyester shirts out there, but this one is the real deal. Both men and women specific sizing.  Example can be viewed HERE.