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Update on Qualification Standards
Qualification standards have been adjusted and relaxed for the event amid COVID-19. Please note the updates below.
UPDATED: 2020 Qualification Period
May 28 update: The qualification period for 2020 Age Group Nationals has been adjusted to April 1, 2018 (previously was April 1, 2019). The qualification period will end on July 31, 2020. This means any USAT sanctioned triathlon during the qualification period of April 1, 2018 to July 31, 2020 qualifies for 2020. Registration will close eight days before the event occurs or when the event sells out (whichever comes first).
Qualification Path #1: General USAT Sanctioned Age Group Triathlons
The first way to qualify is through a normal USAT Sanctioned age group triathlon of any distance. These events include all non-championship events.
- Olympic-Distance: To qualify, athletes must either place in the top three (3) or in the top 35% of finishers in their age group (was previously first plan / top 15%).
- Sprint: To qualify, athletes must either place in the top five (5) or in the top 45% of finishers in their age group, whichever is greater (was previously top 3 / top 25%).