Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup
Optional early pickup is on Thursday, March 11 from 3 to 5 pm at Sole Sports Arcadia, 4730 E Indian School Rd, Suite 125, Phoenix. Race morning pickup is at the Anthem Community Center from 6:30 to 9:00 am.
Tri 4 the Cure AZ 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Anthem, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $59
Go to the race website
Prices rise in steps; the lowest tier ends December 31, 2026 and online entry closes at 6 pm on March 12. The race is USA Triathlon sanctioned, so a membership or one day license is needed.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Mar 13, 2027 | $125 | – |
| Super Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 200 m · Bike 7.5 miPool swim | Mar 13, 2027 | $69 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 7.5 mi · Run 1.2 miPool swim | Mar 13, 2027 | $69 | – |
| Youth Triathlon (14 and under) | Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4.5 mi · Run 0.5 miPool swim | Mar 13, 2027 | $59 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Mar 13, 20277:50 AM | $30 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 1.2 mi | Mar 13, 20277:55 AM | $89 | – |
| Super Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonRun 1.2 mi · Bike 7.5 mi · Run 1.2 mi | Mar 13, 20277:55 AM | $69 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 400 m · Bike 12.4 miPool swim | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $89 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $89 | – |
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 6:43 AM, and the Sprint 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.
Where Tri 4 the Cure AZ ranks
- No. 17 of 50 on Cheapest aquabikes in the US
- No. 40 of 50 on Cheapest duathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 88°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 Tri 4 the Cure AZ, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race morning
Transition opens at 6:30 am. The 5K run starts at 7:50, the duathlons at 7:55, and the men's sprint triathlon and sprint aquabike swim at 8:00. The pool swim uses a staggered start seeded from fastest to slowest.
Parking and travel
Parking
Parking is at the Anthem Community Center, with overflow parking on Whitman Dr.
Awards
Awards and swag
The top three in each category receive awards, with age group, Clydesdale and Athena divisions. Entrants get a long sleeve hoodie and finishers get a medal.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (4peaksracing.com/events/tri-4-the-cure-2027, 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, Super Sprint Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon, 5K
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Quick answers
- When is Tri 4 the Cure AZ?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $59 before processing fees.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Anthem Community Center, 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086.
About the race
A pool swim triathlon at the Anthem Community Center, organized by 4 Peaks Racing, with proceeds going to local community organizations. The sprint is a 400 meter swim, a three loop 20K bike and a 5K run; the super sprint is 200 meters, two bike loops and a 2K run. Youth, aquabike, duathlon, relay and 5K run options are also offered.