Payson Orchards Triathlon 2026

Payson Orchards Triathlon 2026

Join us for the Payson Orchards Triathlon 2026 on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Payson, UT. This event is designed to be perfect for beginners and seasoned athletes alike, offering a fun, fast, and beautiful sprint triathlon experience.

The race features a unique reverse-order format: run, bike, and then swim. We also offer a 12 and under kids super-sprint triathlon and a 5K walk/run.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
• Location: 655 S Main Street, Payson, UT 84651
• Sprint & 5K Race Start: 7:00 a.m. MDT
• 12 & Under Tri Start: 8:30 a.m. MDT

Courses:

• 5K ONLY: 5K (3.1 miles)
• Regular Sprint Tri: 5k run (3.1 miles), 18k bike (11 miles), 300 yard swim
• Team Sprint Triathlon: 5K run (3.1 miles), 18k bike (11 miles), 300 yard swim (each person does one or two legs)
• 12 and Under Super-Sprint Tri: 1.25-mile run, 2-mile bike, 100 yard swim

What makes this race special:

• Beautiful orchards and relatively flat bike course.
• Friendly spectator area with kids' activities and vendors.
• Awesome finisher medal and accurate timing chip system.
• Free photos and an easy, fun swim.
• Small-town race feel.
• Each participant receives wristbands for early entry to Payson Pool's open swim.

Packet Pickup:

• Friday, June 5: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Outside Payson Pool at Pavilion)
• Saturday, June 6: 5:00 - 6:30 a.m. (Last-minute, Outside Payson Pool at Pavilion)
• Kid's Tri Packet Pickup: Same as above, OR Saturday 7:15 - 8:00 a.m.

Sponsors:

Rowley's Red Barn, Nebo Chiropractic, 180 Fitness, Payson Fruit Growers.

Race Director:

Jackie Karlberg at [email protected]