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Official race website1170 W. Bogard Rd, Palmer, AK 99654
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Aggregated from official results (Skinny Raven Events & Timing) for The Why Not Tri. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Solo, the fastest tenth finished in 1:05:39 or better, the top quarter in 1:14:45, and half the field in 1:25:25; the last tenth came in after 1:55:45.
At the 2026 Kids Race, the fastest tenth finished in 28:57 or better, the top quarter in 32:21, and half the field in 37:14; the last tenth came in after 48:14.
At the 2026 Team Relay - 2 Member, the fastest tenth finished in 1:05:23 or better, the top quarter in 1:06:38, and half the field in 1:24:50; the last tenth came in after 1:37:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:24:53 | 1:02:03 |
| 20-29 | 1:08:31 | 1:02:31 |
| 30-39 | 1:09:07 | 1:02:51 |
| 40-49 | 1:04:21 | 57:41 |
| 50-59 | 1:16:54 | 1:03:58 |
| 60-69 | 1:30:39 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 10 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 255 to 279 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:29:37 to 1:25:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 279 (+9%) | 1:25:25 | under 1:05:39 | 52:58 |
| 2025 | 255 | 1:29:37 | under 1:10:00 | 55:01 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
What the organizers of The Why Not Tri cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Step 1. You will need to follow this link to log into your RunSignup account, https://runsignup.com/Profile. Step 2. In your Upcoming Events find the Why Not Tri and select "Manage Registration". Step 3. You will be brought to your Why Not…
Rules and FAQ
Step 1: You will need to follow this link to log into your RunSignup account, https://runsignup.com/Profile. Step 2: In your Deferrals tab find the Why Not Tri and select "Complete Deferral". Step 3: You will be brought to your Why Not Tri…
Rules and FAQ
Step 1: You will need to follow this link to log into your RunSignup account, https://runsignup.com/Profile. Step 2: In your Upcoming Events find the Why Not Tri and select "Manage Registration". Step 3: You will be brought to your Why Not…
Rules and FAQ
Step 1. You will need to follow this link to log into your RunSignup account, https://runsignup.com/Profile. Step 2. In your Upcoming Events find the Why Not Tri and select "Manage Registration". Step 3. You will be brought to your Why Not…
Rules and FAQ
Step 1. You will need to follow this link to log into your RunSignup account, https://runsignup.com/Profile. Step 2. In your Upcoming Events find the Why Not Tri and select "Manage Registration". Step 3. You will be brought to your Why Not…
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About the Why Not Tri
We're a great local triathlon to welcome beginners to the sport but also challenge the experienced athlete. Racers will complete a 400 yard swim, 8.5 mile bike, and a 5k cross country run. Join us for our adult solo or team relay race or get the little ones involved with our Kids Race for the budding triathletes ages 6-12.
Why Not Tri was started to promote healthy lifestyles and introduce the fun sport of triathlon to the community. We couldn't have made it possible without our racers, volunteers, and sponsors over the last several years. Thank you!