USA TRI CUP
2027 USA TRI CUP
NEW FOR 2027! We are incredibly proud to be part of the inaugural USA TRI Cup Series — the first national draft legal race series of its kind in the United States.
The USA TRI Cup Series brings together established sprint and super-sprint draft-legal races across the country into one unified national competition pathway.
The series will connect athletes from junior, collegiate, NCAA, age group, and elite racing creating stronger domestic competition and more opportunities for athletes to develop and preparation for success on the world stage.
Just as importantly, the USA TRI Cup Series creates a clearer pathway for athletes to see how they can progress to higher levels of national and international draft legal competition.
HOW WILL THIS WORK IN CLERMONT?
Clermont will continue what has made this event special for years: two full days of draft-legal racing, giving athletes the opportunity to race on both Saturday and Sunday.
USA TRI PREMIUM CUP - SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Draft Legal Sprint Distance | Men’s & Women’s Races | 90 Athletes
On both Saturday and Sunday, we will host separate Men’s and Women’s USA TRI Premium Cup races.
All athletes age 16 and older are eligible to register, with each race limited to 90 athletes. Please see details below on how athletes will be prioritized into the start lists.
The lap out rule is in effect for this race.
USA TRI CUP - SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Draft Legal Super Sprint Distance | Men’s & Women’s Races | 90 Athletes
Men’s and Women’s USA TRI Cup races on both Saturday and Sunday will featuring our fast super-sprint course.
Registered athletes who do not make the 90 athlete Premium Cup start list will automatically be placed into the USA TRI Cup race. Either way, you race!
WHO CAN RACE?
Athletes age 16 and older are eligible to register for the USA TRI Cup races.
The Premium Cup race is limited to 90 athletes, start lists will be prioritized in the following order:
World Triathlon Ranking
USA TRI Domestic Ranking
Registration date and timestamp
Once rankings have been applied, all remaining spots will be filled based on when athletes registered (date and timestamp). This is why registering early is important! Registration opens Saturday, October 31, 2026, and we expect demand to be high.
We anticipate the fields will fill very quickly, with a maximum of 180 men and 180 women across the two races.
If the fields fill as expected, we plan to release the Premium Cup and Tri Cup start lists in December. The exact date will be announced. If registration takes longer to fill, start lists will be announced no later than February 1, 2027.
PREFER THE TRI CUP SUPER SPRINT?
No problem! Some athletes - particularly those younger or newer to draft legal racing - may prefer to compete in the Tri Cup.
Athletes competing in the Tri Cup will earn valuable points based on their finish that can help improve their priority for higher level draft legal events!
During registration, athletes will have the option to remove themselves from consideration for the Premium Cup and race in the Tri Cup instead.
DO I HAVE DOMESTIC RANKING POINTS?
Athletes can accumulate Domestic Ranking points from approved events. Your top two scores from races in 2026 only will determine your domestic ranking. See the chart here. Please note: that the 2026 domestic draft legal races (like Clermont 2026, Tritonman, Beaver County, East Coast Triathlon Festival, etc.) will fall under the “USA TRI Cup” column.
WHAT IF I HAVE NO POINTS?
You absolutely can still race! Athletes without World Triathlon or USA TRI Domestic Ranking points are still encouraged to register. Placement into the Premium Cup will be based on remaining availability and your registration date and time.
If you do not make the Premium Cup start list, you will automatically be placed into the USA TRI Cup super sprint race - giving you the opportunity to race, gain experience, and begin building your domestic ranking.
Video from the Starting Line of the 2025 EDR Men Race!