IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE:
The Pool is Ready for the Race!
We have some unexpected, AWESOME news to share with everyone! We were notified at 4:45pm on Friday, July 14th, by the pool management company that the pool repairs have passed city inspection! The pool has been filled up with water, and we are good to go for the swim portion of the race on Sunday!
Here are the key details:
- The pool has passed the city inspection, and they will officially open for the race on Sunday.
- The replacement run/bike/run format was received positively, so we plan to keep that option in place for a great experience for everyone that is registered for the event.
- You will have two options now for the race on Sunday:
Option 1: Triathlon (swim/bike/run) - time trial start at approx 7:35am
Option 2: Two Runs - replacement format (run (one mile)/bike/run (5k)) - mass start time at 7:30am (look for start feather flags near the vendor area).
- All participants must check-in on Sunday morning at packet pickup, even if you had your items shipped to you, and select which event you will participate in.
- Note that the run/bike/run event will have awards for the top 3 male/top 3 female, and the triathlon (swim/bike/run) event will have overall and age group awards offered (as listed on the website).
- We will not be posting a swim start list due to the two race options available. At the swim start, we will make announcements for line-up based on the swim time you registered on Race Roster. Swimmers will be started every 5-7 seconds in a time trial fashion as normal.
- Questions? Email support@idaph.net
We want to express our gratitude to the pool, city, and officials for their hard work to ensure we can have an epic day with two awesome races at once. We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday!
MEDAL UPDATE: AS OF 7/12/23 at 3pm, Tri Local Duo Medals are SOLD OUT! Registration will remain open until 7am on race morning.
Asheville's favorite triathlon returns in 2023 with an all new triathlon experience, community and challenge!
NEW FOR 2023!
iDaph Events and iDream Athletes Foundation are striving to reignite triathlon locally in our WNC community and region. Triathlon is a unique blend of the sports of swimming, biking and running all in one event. The journey to train for and race at a triathlon is an incredible time, energy and monetary commitment. Completing a triathlon is a major life milestone and an accomplishment that is unique and honorable. Local triathlons and communities have been on the decline for the past several years. We believe that triathlon deserves a community. We are here to support the development of a Tri Local Community. So we are....
Introducing the NEW TRI LOCAL DUO Series
Sign up for the TRI LOCAL DUO Series and you'll be eligible to join the Tri Local Community and all the happenings!
More details and more information can be found in the TRI LOCAL DUO section at the bottom of this page.
Before you sign up for the Asheville Triathlon... It’s easy to sign up for BOTH the Hendersonville Triathlon and Asheville Triathlon (the Tri Local Duo Series) at the same time. Save some $$, complete the races in person or virtually (or a mix of both), be part of the Tri Local community and get a super cool medal (shown below) upon completion to commemorate your milestone.
About the Asheville Triathlon:
The Asheville Triathlon course is a super event for every level of triathlete, from novice to elites. Novice + Beginner triathletes love this race! The pool swim is great for new swimmers & the run is flat and easy to navigate. Please note: the bike course has been challenging to some beginners in years past. Be prepared to ride over several challenging hills with steep grades. You will be required to stay on your bike. You may not get off your bike and push it up hills, as this is a safety hazard. Elite athletes – get ready for a PR! This race is fast and is a huge hit among local elites. The time trial swim start in a 50m pool allows swimmers to spread out. The bike leg is flat the first couple miles, so get down in your aero bars and push it. The middle section has some steep hills. Just get outta the saddle and roll over ’em! There are several downhill sections that are smokin’ fast! Many elites have PR’d during the 5k run, so bring your racing flats!
Registration will be open through the morning of the race!
Event Swag
Register before December 11th at midnight and receive a custom, short sleeve, dri-fit shirt, available in men's and women's sizes, FREE with your registration!
Beginning December 12th, you can add the shirt to your registration for $15. Register by June 18th at midnight to guarantee your size! After that date, shirts will only be available in limited sizes and quantities.
There will be no pre-event packet pickup session the day before the race. If you'd prefer to have your things ahead of time, you MUST purchase the pre-event shipping option for $10 during registration or from the Race Store. The deadline to select this option will be July 2nd at midnight. Packets will be shipped approximately two weeks prior to the event.
Complete both the Hendersonville Triathlon and the Asheville Triathlon and receive the Tri Local Duo finisher medal! The deadline to register for both events to receive the Tri Local Duo medal is Thursday, June 1st at midnight.
TRI LOCAL DUO Challenge and Tri Local Community
iDaph Events has teamed up with iDream Athletes Foundation and other local, multi-sport community leaders to create and bring to you the Tri Local Community. We will be offering triathlon clinics, group training opportunities, a community to find training partners, pre-race course re-cons, transition zone coaching and of course two amazing, local triathlon events.
HOW TO JOIN:
To be eligible to attend the offerings and to participate in the Tri Local Community happenings, participants must sign up for the new TRI LOCAL DUO Series by registering for BOTH the 2023 Hendersonville Triathlon and the 2023 Asheville Triathlon. After you register for both events, you are automatically entered into the BRAND NEW TRI LOCAL DUO Challenge.
Participate either virtually or in-person (or a combo of both.) We are offering this option for those of you that may have other events/vacations/family happenings on the race dates that might prevent you from attending in person but you want to be part of the new series and the community! If you participate virtually, you will race the distances wherever and whenever you want to and submit your results online.
All participants that are in the TRI LOCAL DUO Series will have exclusive access to all the fun and informative offerings coming up this winter/spring/summer. Due to limited resources and availability, ONLY participants that are registered for both of the 2023 Tri Local races are eligible to be part of the Tri Local Community and its offerings.
At the Asheville Triathlon on July 16th, participants that have completed both races will get a super cool and unique Tri Local Duo medal to commemorate their experience.
The deadline to sign up for both races to be part of the TRI LOCAL DUO Challenge is THURSDAY, JUNE 1st at MIDNIGHT!
On Facebook? Want to be part of the Tri Local Community? Want to hear about all the Tri Local offerings and get plugged in? Join the Tri Local Community Group.
Packet Pickup
There will be no pre-event packet pickup session the day before the race.
CLICK HERE for Packet Pickup schedule and details.
Strike a Pose!
‼️ PHOTO CONTEST FOR 2023 ‼️ Have you heard about the AVL TRI RUN PHOTO CONTEST?! Show us your BEST JUMP, THUMBS UP OR SOMETHING SILLY AND CREATIVE on race day and you will win big time! We are giving a FREE entry to the 2024 Asheville Triathlon for the winner! The run photo will be taken across the new beautiful Gashes Creek bridge as you head out on your 5k run. Start scheming your best pose now! |
Event schedule
- Sun, July 16, 2023 6:00 AM - Packet Pickup: 6:00am - 7:00am at Rec Park Pool
- Sun, July 16, 2023 7:30 AM - Asheville Triathlon Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- iDaph Events
- support@idaph.net
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website
Registration fees
Individual (In-Person) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes goody bag and free shirt until deadline. TRI LOCAL DUO medals are now SOLD OUT.
- Online registration closed
Individual (Virtual) Closed
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$60.00Dec 1 - Jul 16
Run/Bike/Run Closed
Run/Bike/Run Format - No pool swim. Includes goody bag.
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$95.00Dec 1 - Jul 16