Cactus Collegiate Cup 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $190
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRELIMS/FINAL/RELAYS | TriathlonPool swim | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $190 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $190 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:22 AM, and the PRELIMS/FINAL/RELAYS starts at 7:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsPRELIMS
FINAL
RELAYS
Aggregated from official results (On Your Left Fitness and Timing) for Cactus Collegiate Cup 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Cactus Collegiate Cup 2026?
At the 2025 PRELIMS, the fastest tenth finished in 15:47 or better, the top quarter in 15:57, and half the field in 16:07; the last tenth came in after 17:13.
At the 2025 FINAL, the fastest tenth finished in 30:01 or better, the top quarter in 30:11, and half the field in 30:32; the last tenth came in after 31:20.
At the 2025 RELAYS, the fastest tenth finished in 26:27 or better, the top quarter in 26:36, and half the field in 27:08; the last tenth came in after 28:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 16:29 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 15:47 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 89°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 99°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Triathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Cactus Collegiate Cup 2026?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $190 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances are offered?
- Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 22 athletes finished the PRELIMS; the median finish was 16:07 and the winner finished in 15:46.
- Where does it start?
- 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721.
From the organizers
The semi-final; final Super Sprint Showdown at the University of Arizona brings NCAA teams from across the country to compete on one of the fastest, most electrifying courses in collegiate racing. The action kicks off at the Hillenbrand Aquatic center followed by a technical bike loop through the heart of campus. After adrenaline-filled laps, competitors charge right back to the UA mall to run and then finish by the historic McKale Memorial Center.