Course
Start and transition
The start line and the transition area are at Swenson Gym in Parking Lot A7 on the Weber State campus. The event is listed as running from 9 to 11:30 am.
WSU Turkey Triathlon and 5K Trot 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Ogden, Utah
- Entry fee
- From $45
Go to the race website
Community prices are shown. Students pay $30 and faculty or staff $40 for the triathlon. All prices rise by $5 on October 9 and again on November 2. Race day registration ends at 8:30 am or when the race fills.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Trot | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Team Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 6.2 mi · Swim 300 yd | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $60 | – |
| Turkey Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 6.2 mi · Swim 300 yd | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
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 7:05 AM, and the Team Triathlon starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 4,270 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
Swenson Gym, Parking Lot A7, Weber State University, Ogden, UT
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 WSU Turkey Triathlon and 5K Trot ranks
- No. 24 of 50 on Cheapest sprint triathlons in the US
- No. 35 of 50 on Cheapest triathlons 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 November 7 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 70 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 WSU Turkey Triathlon and 5K Trot, in brief, from the official race website.
More from the race
Virtual option
Participants can also take part virtually and log their times online from November 1 to 8.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (weber.edu/races/turkey-tri.html), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Swenson Gym, Parking Lot A7, Weber State University, Ogden, UTMap
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 4,270 feet
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, 5K
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Quick answers
- When is WSU Turkey Triathlon and 5K Trot?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Swenson Gym, Parking Lot A7, Weber State University, Ogden, UT.
About the race
A reverse order beginner triathlon put on by Weber State Campus Recreation, now in its 22nd year: a 5K run, a 10K bike and a 300 yard swim. The run and bike circle the Weber State campus in Ogden. A standalone 5K Trot runs alongside it.