USA Triathlon Sanctioning

• All triathlons organized by Epic Races are USA Triathlon sanctioned.
• USAT’s Most Commonly Violated Rules: If you are new to the sport or are wondering why you got a penalty at your last race, read USAT’s most commonly violated rules.
• Need to print a USAT membership card? Click HERE.

USAT Wetsuit Rules

All Epic Races will follow the wetsuit guidelines set forth by USA Triathlon. Those guidelines state:

• USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.
• USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards.
• If the water temperature is 84 degrees or above, participants may NOT wear wetsuits.

Wetsuit requirements and recommendations for temperatures below a certain number are for safety reasons.

• If the water temperature is below 65 degree a wetsuit is recommended for any competitor. Any type of wetsuit may be worn, (Long John or Full Suit).

• If the water temperature is below 58 degree a wetsuit will be mandatory for any competitor.  Any person who is not wearing a wetsuit will not be allowed to compete. (any wetsuit is acceptable)

The water temperature will be taken 2 hours before the event.  The current water temperatures will be begin being posted on our FaceBook page 24 – 48 hours before each event. You may also check the Facebook page of the park where the event will be held.
Please do not email us asking about the water temperature.

Average temperature ranges from past years:

Island Lake Triathlon: 72 – 75

Tri Goddess Tri: 73 – 79

Battle of Waterloo: 76 – 80

Ann Arbor Tri: 75 – 81

Swim to the Moon: 74 – 81