Montana Women's Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 18, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Helena, Montana
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 252 finished the Sprint Triathlon in 2026, and this year's cap is 255.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Women's Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Jul 18, 20277:00 AM | $65$75 after Jan 18, 2027 | 255 |
| Team | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swim | Jul 18, 20277:00 AM | $150$180 after Apr 12, 2027 | 45 |
| U19 Team | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swim | Jul 18, 20277:00 AM | $120 | – |
| Youth -19 and Under | Kids TriathlonPool swim | Jul 18, 20277:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Montana Women's Triathlon: $65 until Jan 18, then $75 until Apr 12, then $85 until May 30, then $100 until Jul 12, then $125 until Jul 19.
- Team: $150 until Apr 12, then $180 until May 30, then $210 until Jul 19.
- U19 Team: $120 until Jul 19.
- Youth -19 and Under: $45 until Jul 19.
Online registration closes Jul 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:52 AM, and the Montana Women's Triathlon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 4,690 feet above sea level, high enough that most athletes from lower ground race noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool, Helena, MT 59601
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Montana Women's Triathlon
Team
Aggregated from official results (Competitive Timing) for Montana Women's Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Montana Women's Triathlon?
At the 2026 Montana Women's Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:27:16 or better, the top quarter in 1:37:05, and half the field in 1:48:49; the last tenth came in after 2:18:20.
At the 2026 Team, the fastest tenth finished in 1:23:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:34:39, and half the field in 1:44:00; the last tenth came in after 2:13:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:27:11 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 1:20:44 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 1:19:43 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 1:18:38 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 1:23:35 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 1:46:32 | n/a |
| 70+ | 2:16:37 | 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 2026.
Swim, bike and run splits at Montana Women's Triathlon
At the 2026 Montana Women's Triathlon, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:51 to the top quarter there, 50% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Montana, the median swim here was 1:33 faster, the bike 2:20 slower and the run 6:02 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 10:44 | 12:13 | 14:24 | 16:09+ |
| T1 | 1:41 | 2:20 | 3:00 | 3:51+ |
| Bike | 41:32 | 44:55 | 50:02 | 54:39+ |
| T2 | 0:54 | 1:12 | 1:36 | 2:19+ |
| Run | 29:05 | 33:32 | 39:19 | 44:53+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Montana, the median swim here was 1:32 faster, the bike 2:07 slower and the run 4:20 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 9:25 | 12:17 | 14:25 | 17:02+ |
| T1 | 0:42 | 0:46 | 0:48 | 1:03+ |
| Bike | 40:05 | 44:30 | 49:49 | 58:07+ |
| T2 | 0:36 | 0:38 | 0:45 | 0:56+ |
| Run | 26:52 | 32:24 | 37:37 | 42:55+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 59 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Montana Women's Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 160 to 252 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:42:59 to 1:48:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 252 (+38%) | 1:48:49 | under 1:27:16 | 1:10:25 |
| 2025 | 183 (+25%) | 1:45:14 | under 1:27:59 | 1:12:53 |
| 2024 | 146 (+7%) | 1:42:30 | under 1:25:22 | 1:10:50 |
| 2023 | 136 (-15%) | 1:42:34 | under 1:26:35 | 1:13:31 |
| 2022 | 160 | 1:42:59 | under 1:25:32 | 1:14:41 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:37:05, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here run 15 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 18 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 87°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
- Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool, Helena, MT 59601Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 4,690 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 18, 2027), 2026 (Jul 19, 2026), 2025 (Jul 20, 2025), 2024 (Jul 21, 2024), 2023 (Jul 16, 2023), 2022 (Jul 17, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Montana Women's Triathlon?
- Sunday, July 18, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 252 athletes finished the Montana Women's Triathlon; the median finish was 1:48:49 and the winner finished in 1:10:25.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 252 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon in 2026, close to this year's cap of 255, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:37:05, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here run 15 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool, Helena, MT 59601.
From the organizers
MTWTri is a user friendly multisport event in Helena. It starts at the city pool in Memorial Park. The pool is a 50 meter outdoor pool with no deep water. The swim is a 500 meter swim which equals 10 lengths of the pool. The lane is yours until you're done. No pressure. The bike course is a flat 10 mike bike ride through Centennial Park to Ten Mile Park and back. Expect short gravel sections, packed dirt, and paved city trails. There will be help on the course for mechanical problems.