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Your first Great Race

You do not have to be a triathlete to belong here

There is no swim. On a three- or four-person relay team, one familiar leg—a 5K run, 10-mile bike, or 2-mile paddle—can be your whole race. Two-person tandem teammates each run or bike, then paddle together.

Illustration of a Great Race runner, cyclist, and paddler.
Choose your way in

Three realistic first-race paths

Start with the commitment that fits you now. You can build a team, fill one open role, or race all three legs solo.

Bring a complete team

Choose a runner, cyclist, and paddler. Three- and four-person teams can give each racer one role; in the two-person tandem format, both racers paddle together.

Plan for 2027

Start with one open role

Already know your leg but not your whole team? Post what you can do or respond to a team looking for that role.

See 2027 planning updates

Take on all three solo

If you want the full multisport challenge, complete the 5K run, 10-mile bike, and 2-mile paddle yourself.

Study the course
What to expect

Practical answers before you commit

The course is centered at one venue, every leg has a clear handoff, and race-day instructions explain staging and equipment before you arrive.

Your first-race checklist

  • On a three- or four-person relay, pick one leg—or choose solo
  • Read the course map and equipment rules
  • Confirm who handles each changeover
  • Review the current race-day instructions

Bring the leg you know

Start choosing your role, then join the confirmed 2027 update list.