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Trio Rio Triathlon

Sat, May 30, 2026, 7:30 AM MDT

Location
Albuquerque, NM
1410 Iron Ave SW, 87102
Type
TRIATHLON
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Experience a unique reverse triathlon that's welcoming for beginners and offers a refreshing swim finish. A great way to kick off summer.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly

Kick off your summer with the Trio Rio Triathlon in Albuquerque, a fast, fun, and beginner-friendly reverse triathlon. This USAT-sanctioned event at the beautiful Rio Grande Outdoor Pool flips the traditional format, starting with a run, transitioning to a bike, and finishing strong with a swim. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or a first-timer, Trio Rio offers a perfect blend of competition and community spirit, complete with professional timing and a well-organized course.

What to expect

  • Expect a USAT-sanctioned reverse triathlon, beginning with a 5K run, followed by a 16.2K bike, and concluding with a 225m swim.
  • Receive a high-quality technical race shirt and official swim cap.
  • Enjoy professionally chip-timed results on a safe, well-organized course.

Standout details

  • Reverse triathlon format
  • USAT-sanctioned race experience
  • Beginner-friendly challenge
  • Technical race shirt & swim cap

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • Individual Sprint Triathlon

    Sat, May 30, 7:30 AM MDT · From $92.24

    Opens Feb 16, 2026, 4:47 PM MST · Closes May 30, 2026, 3:00 AM MDT

  • 2-3 Person Sprint Relay Triathlon

    Sat, May 30, 7:30 AM MDT · From $65.55

    Opens Feb 16, 2026, 4:47 PM MST · Closes May 30, 2026, 3:00 AM MDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Event Description Trio Rio Triathlon May 30 | Albuquerque, NM Presented by the City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department

About Kick off summer at the Trio Rio Triathlon, a fast, fun, and beginner-friendly reverse triathlon set in the heart of Albuquerque! Taking place at the beautiful Rio Grande Outdoor Pool, this USAT-sanctioned event flips the traditional format: athletes will start with the run, transition to the bike, and finish strong in the pool.  In addition to an individual race, a 2-3 person relay will be offered.

Race Distances ·      5K Run ·      16.2K Bike ·      225m Swim Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete sharpening your early-season fitness or a first-timer ready to take on a new challenge, Trio Rio offers the perfect mix of competition and community spirit.

What You’ll Receive: ·      High-quality technical race shirt ·      Official swim cap ·      Professionally chip-timed results ·      USAT-sanctioned race experience ·      Safe, well-organized course

With professional timing and accurate results, you’ll know exactly how your effort stacks up, and the reverse format makes it especially approachable, finishing your race cooling off with a strong swim in the pool.

Mark your calendar for May 30 and join us for a high-energy morning of racing, camaraderie, and celebration.

Race day details coming soon, stay tuned!

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