State Championship Awards
National Championship Qualifier - The Arkansas State Championships qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater (the standard qualifying is 15%, so state championships are a bonus!)
You may only qualify for Olympic distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race. High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for the Sprint distance event (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2025.)
Full details on the national championships - https://www.usatriathlon.org/2026-usa-triathlon-nationals
2026 USAT Arkansas State Championship (Sprint & International Distances)
- Male: Top 3 overall males
- Female: Top 3 overall females
- Non-Binary: Top 3 overall
2026 USAT Arkansas High School Championship (Sprint Distance Only)
- Male: Top 3 overall males
- Female: Top 3 overall females
- Non-Binary: Top 3 overall
2026 USA Triathlon State Club Championship:
Only current USA Triathlon Official Clubs are eligible. The following awards will be provided for club state championships.
- 1st Overall Club (based on score- lowest score wins)
- 1st Overall High School Club (based on score - lowest score wins)
- Top Overall Club Participation (highest participation number wins)
