ELITE DEVELOPMENT RACE
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
2025 U25 ELITE DEVELOPMENT RACE
We’re thrilled to present TWO DAYS of our highly competitive and top-notch Elite Development Races (also known as NTDR). It’s the go-to event in the USA, attracting top talent for last 14 years. Clermont is where the action happens with the majority of athletes racing on Saturday and then again on Sunday.
DISTANCE: 750 meter swim (1 loop), 20K bike (4 loops), 5K run (two loops)
AGE REQUIREMENTS: The minimum age requirement is 16 years of age and a maximum age of 25 years of age (age on 12/31/25).
RACE CAPACITY: The race field will be capped at 90 athletes. This is a first for any draft legal event in the USA. The starting line will be arraigned using two lines of athletes (45 in the first line and 45 in the second row) - each row will be 4-6 feet apart from each other. Bib numbers will be assigned in the order an athletes registers (day/time).
THE TOP THREE FINISHERS: The top three (3) finishers in BOTH Day 1 and Day 2 of the races will become eligible for a USAT Elite License. Elite license holders and non-U.S. athletes are allowed race, however, elite eligibility spots will roll down to the next amateur provided he or she is within five percent (5%) of the first amateur's overall time. A USAT representative will be onsite on race day at the finish line to talk to the top three finishers in person.
OTHER: All U23 Elite Athletes or athletes outside of the USA are allowed to enter the races.
RULES: The rules governing this USA Triathlon sanctioned event will follow the USA Triathlon Multisport Competition Rules (see the link below)
