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Tulsa Area Triathletes Tulsa Tri 2026

Date
September 20, 2026
Distance
Sprint Triathlon · Relay Team Sprint (per person fee) · Olympic Triathlon & more
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From the Organizer

Tulsa Area Triathletes is excited for Tulsa Triathlon! Join us on at Twin Cove Point at Birch Lake in Barnsdall, OK. This is a beautiful location for swimming, cycling and running.  ALL RACES ON SUNDAY!! The schedule of events will be Individual Sprint, Relay Team Sprint, Individual Olympic, Relay Team Olympic, Aquabike and NEW this year Swim Only option.. 
More information can be found on the TAT Race Series website!

This is a great local race for newbies and the experienced! If you are wanting to test the waters of triathlons join us for the Sprint! Or maybe you are thinking about a little longer and try  the Olympic. We heard many of you wanted a swim only options so this year we are offering a swim option only for you water lovers!!

You can also create a Relay Team!! Share the fun with 2-3 people on race day! This is a great way to see what triathlons are all about and let you do your favorite part of the tri!

 

We will have a Safety Swim Wave for the Sprint Tri Sunday. Participants can opt into when registering. This wave is for anyone who feels uncomfortable with the swim portion of the race and wants to start at the back of the waves with a SaferSwimmer buoy. Safety Swim Wave participants will be taken out of Age Group Awards.

 

Tulsa Area Triathletes is a local non profit club with a mission of promoting and providing fair and safe competitive multi-sport events and training opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. Need a people to train with....Join TAT and gain a lot of new like minded friends! Check Out TAT! 

 

Tulsa Area Triathletes has teamed up with RunnersWorld Racing, a local race producer and running store to host and manage our three multi-sport races.  They are a great local race producer that continually gives back to the local Tulsa community and surrounding area. Support local and race local!

 

No refunds for this event due to weather, cancellation or if postponed. You can defer your registration for 1 year but must submit by 9/10/2026 for $15 deferral fee. 

 

USAT Wetsuit Rules
USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower. 
USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards or USAT ranking points.
USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is 84 degrees or higher, wetsuits may not be worn.

 

Participants Packet Pickup:
All Packet Pickup is at RunnersWorld Tulsa 3920 S Peoria Tulsa 74105
You must bring photo id no exceptions

  • Friday September 18th 10am - 6pm and Saturday September 19th 10am - 4pm at RunnersWorld Tulsa 3920 S Peoria  
    YOU MUST BRING YOUR PHOTO ID. ONLY THE RACER CAN PICK UP PACKET. That means only you.
  • All Relay Team members must pick up their own packet.
  • If you live more than 30 miles outside Tulsa you can pick up race morning, please email barbara@runnersworldtulsa.com.
    If you already emailed you are good. You will still need photo id and can pick up at 7am by transition.

Race Schedule

  • Packet Pickup RunnersWorld Tulsa 3920 S Peoria Tulsa OK
    • Friday 9/18 10am - 6pm
    • Saturday 9/19 10am - 4pm
  • Race Day Sunday September 20 
    • 7:00am Transition opens
    • 8:00am Transition closes
    • 8:05am Pre-Race Meeting at Swim beach area
    • 8:10am Sprint Race Begins
    • 8:16am Olympic Race Begins
    • 12:00pm Bike Cutoff - You MUST be off bike and on run course

No refunds for this event due to weather, cancellation or if postponed. You can defer your registration for 1 year but must submit by 9/10/2026 for $15 deferral fee. 

Events

Sprint Triathlon8 AMRegister →
Relay Team Sprint (per person fee)8 AMRegister →
Olympic Triathlon8 AMRegister →
Aquabike Short (Oly)8 AMRegister →
Relay Team Olympic (per person fee)8 AMRegister →
Swim Only - 500 meter8 AMRegister →
Swim Only - 1500 meter8 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

82°

Typical Low

59°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Barnsdall, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:12 AMSunset 7:26 PMDaylight 12h 15m

Host City

About Barnsdall, OK

Elevation

778 ft

Nearest Airport

TUL

Tulsa International Airport · 28 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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Race
Tulsa Area Triathletes Tulsa Tri 2026
Date
September 20, 2026

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.

Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.

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Triathlon

Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Tulsa Area Triathletes Tulsa Tri 2026?
Tulsa Area Triathletes Tulsa Tri 2026 is a triathlon race held in Barnsdall, Oklahoma on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Tulsa Area Triathletes Tulsa Tri 2026?
Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma at Co Rd 2409 and Lake Access Road, Barnsdall, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Tulsa Area Triathletes Tulsa Tri 2026?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

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