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
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. The Premium Cup start lists will include based athletes based on the point ranking and day/time of registration.
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 Premium Cup races.
Because each 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 time
Registration opens Saturday, October 31, 2026, and we expect demand to be high.
The initial Premium Cup start lists will be announced February 1, 2027. At that time, registered athletes will learn whether they have been placed in the USA TRI Premium Cup or USA TRI Cup race.
Our advice: Register early! Once rankings have been applied, registration date and time will be used to determine the remaining Premium Cup start-list positions.
WHAT IF I AM NOT CURRENTLY RANKED?
You 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!