Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup
Optional early pickup is Thursday, December 10, 3 to 5 pm at Exhale Bikes, 2814 W Bell Rd, Phoenix. Race day pickup of packets and timing chips runs 6:30 to 10:00 am at the Anthem Community Center.
Holiday Classic Triathlon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Anthem, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $64
Go to the race website
Prices rise in steps until 6 pm on December 11. Every entrant needs a USA Triathlon annual or one day membership, sold during online registration. Men start at 8:00 am and women at 9:00 am.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Dec 12, 20267:55 AM | $99 | – |
| Adult Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $99 | – |
| Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 400 m · Bike 12.4 miPool swim | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $99 | – |
| Adult Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Dec 12, 20269:00 AM | $125 | – |
| Youth Triathlon (14 and under) | Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4.5 mi · Run 0.5 miPool swim | Dec 12, 202610:15 AM | $64 | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Duathlon starts at 7:55 AM. The start sits about 2,050 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Anthem Community Center, 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 77°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 guide
What athletes should know about Holiday Classic Triathlon, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race morning
Duathlon starts at 7:55 am, the men's triathlon and aquabike at 8:00, the women's triathlon, relays and aquabike at 9:00, and the youth triathlon at 10:15. Slower athletes expecting more than two hours can start 15 minutes ahead of their wave. No new bike laps after 10:30.
Course
Course
Swimmers start one at a time, 15 seconds apart, fastest first, and snake through the eight lanes twice. The bike is three loops with a lane set apart from traffic all the way around (one loop for kids). The run is an out and back.
Parking and travel
Parking
The community center lot fills up. Later arrivals for the women's and youth races are advised to park at Anthem Community Park, off Gavilan Peak Parkway, and walk across the bridge.
Shirt and medal
What you get
A long sleeve hoodie, a finisher medal and post race refreshments. Choosing no hoodie at registration takes $10 off individual entries.
Awards
Awards
Top three men and women overall and in five year age groups from 10 to 14 up to 80 and over, plus top three in youth triathlon, Clydesdale, Athena, duathlon and aquabike.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (4peaksracing.com/events/holiday-classic-2026, 4peaksracing.com), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Anthem Community Center, 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,050 feet
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon, Kids Triathlon
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Quick answers
- When is Holiday Classic Triathlon?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $64 before processing fees.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon, Kids Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- Anthem Community Center, 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086.
About the race
The 26th running of a December sprint triathlon at the Anthem Community Center, organized by 4 Peaks Racing. Adults swim 400 m in a heated pool, ride three loops for 20 km and run a 5 km out and back. Aquabike, duathlon, relay and a youth race share the venue.