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The Nation’s Triathlon Overview

World Class City

Washington, D.C. welcome triathletes and their friends and families to the Nation’s capital. From its luxurious hotels and restaurants to its world-renowned museums and monuments, Washington, D.C. is a world class place to live, work and play!

For more information on Washington, D.C., visit Destination D.C., Washington’s official tourism information site.


World Class Triathlon

The Nation’s Triathlon is a truly memorable triathlon experience. From its one-of-a-kind course route in and around the monuments of Washington, D.C. to its extra large transition area, fast course design and athlete friendly attitude, this race is great for new triathletes and seasoned veterans alike.

For more information about the course route, click here.

Important Dates

12/01/08 General Registration for The Nation’s Triathlon Opens
03/30/09 Last time to register before price increase
03/31/09 Registration increases from $165 to $190
09/13/09 The 2009 Nation’s Triathlon Event!

Latest News

2008 Event Recap

The Nation’s Triathlon joined forces with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its world-famous Team In Training (TNT) endurance sport training program, which has raised more than $850 million and trained 360,000 people, the newly branded Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the first triathlon in the nation dedicated to raising money to help cure blood cancers. More than 700 TNT athletes competed in 2008, raising $3 million for research, patient education and support initiatives that will help the LLS bring us closer to a cure.

To read more about The 2008 Nation’s Triathlon, click here.

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