TriSports.com Halfmax National Championship - Welcome to American's Biggest Race Weekend

Qualifying Races:

Below is a complete listing of all 2012 TriSports.com Halfmax National Championship Qualifying Races. Athletes that finish in the top 33% of their age group at any of the Official Qualifying Events will automatically be qualified to enter the Halfmax Championship. Super Qualifiers will qualify the to 45% in each age group. Events that occur on or after July 1, 2011 will qualify you for the current year or the following year, but not both!

RAGE Triathlon - Las Vegas, NV - April 21

Come join us for the excitement of BBSC Endurance Sports’ 9th Annual RAGE Triathlon! Begin your season early with 80° temps at one of the most scenic triathlons in the country. Guaranteed to challenge both the beginner and veteran triathlete alike, RAGE is expected to sell out so don’t wait… register early!

Key Features for 2012:
• Sprint, Olympic & Half Triathlons
• Overall, Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena & Relay Divisions
• USAT Sanctioned / Certified Race Director
• Accurate Chip Timing
• FREE post-race meal and massage
• Serious SWAG including tech shirts, finisher’s medals & raffle prizes galore!
• April 21st is a National Parks Fee-Free day, so NO PARK ENTRANCE FEES!

* The top 40% in each RAGE Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship. For more information, visit the RAGE Triathlon Website!

Kinetic Half - Spotsylvania, VA - May 12

The Kinetic Half is the first half-Iron distance event of the season in the mid-Atlantic region and is staged out of beautiful Lake Anna State Park. A one loop swim, 2 loop bike and a 3 loop run make for an extremely exciting and spectator friendly day! The water temperature was 66ºF in 2011 and we expect it to be about the same in 2012. The bike course is outstanding with a mix of rolling and flat with almost all right hand turns on good pavement. There are 3 water bottle hand-offs on the course with both HEED and water available. The run course is 3 loops through the park and campgrounds and is all on pavement with rolling terrain. There are 4 aid stations on each loop of the run course with each fully stocked with the following: water, energy drink, flat cola, Hammer Gel, E-Caps, oranges, salty snack mix and a porta-jon. There are also misting tents available at 2 locations on the course so you can cool off as needed 6 times during the run. For more information on this event, visit their website!

* The top 40% in each Kinetic Half Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship.

Tupper Lake Tinman Tri - Tupper Lake, NY - June 30

The 2012 Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon is set for the weekend of June 30, 2012 at Tupper Lake, NY.

Course Features: The swim leg is a 1.2-mile reverse "U"-shaped course in a fresh water lake. The average water temperature for the event is between 65 and 72 degrees F. All swim starts will be wave starts consisting of no more than 150 competitors with a five minute interval. The bike leg is a 56-mile rolling out-and-back open course with a four-foot shoulder width. There will be five aid stations available that will offer water, oranges, and bananas. Addtionally, water and a sport drink will be available at the turn-around point. The run course is a 13.1-mile course. There will be 12 aid stations along the way which will all include water, Power Aid, bananas, and oranges. Visit the Tinman Website for more information!

* The top 40% in each Tinman Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship.

Fresh Ideas Quartermax Tri - Innsbrook, MO - June 23

The Fresh Ideas Quartermax Triathlon will take place once more at the extremely popular Innsbrook Resort the weekend of June 23, 2012. Just minutes from St. Louis, Innsbrook has become one of the most celebrated multi-sport mecca in the sport. One of the main features of the course is the swim itself. It is held in clean, calm Lake Aspen. Innsbrook's no-boats rule allows us to offer one of the most pristine swims in the sport. Aspen Lake is one of the finest lakes you will ever have the pleasure to swim in. The course is beautiful, but challenging. The race offers both the Quartermax (international) distance and the Octomax (short) distance. For more information about the event, visit the Quartermax Website!

* The top 40% in each Quartermax Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship.

Mountain Tropic Tri - Garden City, UT - June 30

Nicknamed the ‘Caribbean of the Rockies’ for its stunning, turquoise-blue water, Bear Lake State Park is the home of the first race in the BBSC Endurance Sports' 2012 Trifecta series! This remarkable venue will become your ‘happy place’… just you wait and see. Discounted entry fees are available when you sign up for all 3 races in the series; Mountain Tropic, Scofield & Park City, but anyone who races the same distance at either 2 or 3 of these events will be eligible for the 2012 Trifecta Title!

* Mountain Tropic is a "Super Qualifier", which means the top 45% from each Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship. For more information, visit the Mountain Tropic Triathlon Website!

Superior Man Triathlon - Duluth, MN - August 26

On August 26th, 2012, triathletes from around North America will find out what it takes to be a Superior Man! The inaugural Superior Man Triathlon will challenge even the heartiest of endurance athletes as they “Escape from the Vista Fleet” into the Bay of Lake Superior.

The 2012 Superior Man Triathlon is a half distance triathlon of 70.3 miles featuring a 1.2 mile “point to point” swim from the Vista Fleet to Bayfront Festival Park, and fast bike and run courses along the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior of 56 and 13.1 miles. The transition area inside Amsoil Arena and finish line under the arches of Bayfront Park are just feet apart, set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Superior and Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge.

Join us in Duluth, Minnesota this August and find out what it takes to be a Superior Man! For more information, visit superiormantri.com/.

* The top 40% in each Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship.

DeuceMan Triathlon - Show Low, AZ - Sept. 8 - 9

The 2012 DueceMan Triathlon is a part of the Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival in Show Low, Arizona.The White Mountains offer a cool reprieve from the hotter temperatures experienced in other parts of Arizona, and showcase some of the breathtaking scenery throughout the courses. 100% of proceeds from the events go to charity.

Course Features: The 1.2-Mile Swim Course will be a triangular course with athletes beginning the race in the water or on the boat ramp, depending on the water level on race day. The Bike Course is a 56.2-Mile ride that takes you through Ponderosa pines, the high desert and many small towns and communities. The course is hilly, but fast, with a few larger rollers at about the 40-mile mark. The Run Course is a 13.1-Mile out-and-back course along the nicely groomed, scenic trail around Fool Hollow Lake and then into the campgrounds for a tour and lots of encouragement from the campers. To view more information about the courses and the event, visit the DeuceMan Website!

* The top 40% in each Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship.

Patriot's Half - Williamsburg, VA - Sept. 8

Located on the James River next to the Jamestown settlement, the Patriot's Half is the centerpiece for the 400th celebration of Jamestown. Just minutes from I-64 in Williamsburg, VA the Patriot's Half is a must do event. After a 1.2 mile swim in the James River, athletes will ride through 56 miles of rural countryside on mostly flat terrain and good pavement. Once you have laced up your running shoes you'll be treated to a flat and fast 13.1 mile run on a combination of bike paths and jogging trails. Be sure to even get in a day or two early to get your race packet, check out the race site and experience experience all that the greater Williamsburg area has to offer, including modern attractions, amusements, and historical sites from Jamestown to Yorktown. For more information about the event, visit their website!

* The top 40% in each Patriot's Half Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship.

Harvest Moon Tri - Aurora Reservoir, CO - Sept. 9

The 13th edition of the Harvest Moon Traithlon takes place at the beautiful Aurora Reservoir. Est. in 2000, this Colorado classic provides the community a challenging, affordable, and competitive race with a local flavor. Whether this is your final event of the season, or a tune-up for a fall Ironman, don't miss the Harvest Moon! The Aquabike portion is one of the fastest growing Aquabikes in the nation. The Duathlon is Colorado's only long-course duathlon.

The Harvest Moon is a 1.2 mile swim in the crystal clear waters of Aurora Reservoir, a 56 mile rolling country ride featuring the "Roller Coaster" on the home stretch, and a scenic 13.1 mile run capped off with a Slip n' Slide Finish! The Harvest Moon is Colorado's longest running and most affordable Half. For more information, visit the Harvest Moon Triathlon website.

* The top 40% in each Harvest Moon Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship.

Redman Triathlon - Oklahoma City, OK - Sept. 22

The 2012 Redman Triathlon, which takes place in Oklahoma City, OK, is scheduled for September 22 and is the host of the TriSports.com Halfmax National Championship and USAT Club National Championship and Long Course Championship. The event features the Full Distance, Half Distance, and Aquabike races, and is a private entity owned by Redman Triathlon, Inc. This is a premier full and half distance triathlon on a fast, rolling hills course. The swim will take place at Lake Hefner and will be a counter-clockwise loop course. The Bike Course is a rolling hill fast course and will not include any significant climbs. Visit the Redman Triathlon Website for more information!

* Redman is a "Super Qualifier", which means the top 45% from each Age Category will qualify for The Halfmax Championship.