Clash Daytona serves as USA Triathlon Long Course Champs

Clash Endurance will host this year’s USA Triathlon Long Course National Multisport Championship this year. The event will be part of Clash Daytona at the iconic Daytona International Speedway from Dec. 1 to 3.

The event will serve as qualifying for the long-course triathlon, duathlon and aqua bike – top athletes in each event category will qualify for the World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Townsville, Australia from Aug. 15 to 25, 2024.

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The Championship Event weekend will include:

• Long Course Aquabike: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike

• Long Course Triathlon: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

• Long Course Duathlon: 3.1 mile run, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

Other events happening during the Clash Daytona weekend include:

• “Jingle Jog” 5K where participants run through more than one million holiday lights
• Short and long-distance triathlons and duathlons for the beginner to seasoned athlete
• The “Redline Relay” where teams of 3-8 riders compete and use a famed NASCAR pit as their home base.
• “Test Track” –  a non-timed, non-competitive one hour ride at The World Center of Racing.

“We are beyond excited to host the USAT Long Course Nationals, especially during a time of year when people flock to our area for sunshine and mild temperatures ideal for racing,” says Andre Lapar, executive vice president of operations at Clash Endurance. “The Daytona International Speedway is one of the most renowned sports venues in the world and we look forward to offering the opportunity to compete in a safe and unique environment. The endurance sports space is an ever-changing landscape; one where triathletes want to continue challenging themselves with new opportunities and newcomers to the sport are ready to get their feet wet; we believe CLASH Daytona can truly accommodate the needs of both safely.”

You can find out more at clashendurance.com