The Dimond Dash is a super sprint team relay triathlon designed to be a fun, family-friendly event. It is open to all participants over the age of 12 and kids who participated in the CBJ Pools Youth Triathlon Camp in April. The event is a collaboration between CBJ Pools and the Aukeman Triathlon, making triathlons more accessible by reducing requirements for equipment, training time, and age restrictions.

The swim portion is an open-water style swim but takes place in the indoor pool at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center.

A triathlon is a multi-sport event where participants complete a swim, bike, and run in sequence as part of a single race.

Each team consists of three participants. Each participant completes a mini triathlon—swimming, biking, and running—before handing off to the next teammate. The total time of all three team members determines the final team time.

There are two main types of triathlon relays:

• Team Relay: Each team member completes a full mini triathlon before tagging the next teammate. This is the format used for the Dimond Dash.
• Segment Relay: One team member swims, another bikes, and the third runs. This format is available in the Aukeman Triathlon but not the Dimond Dash.

Triathlon distances vary, but the general classifications are:

• Super Sprint: The shortest distance, ideal for beginners (this is the Dimond Dash format).
• Sprint: Short-distance event, usually twice the length of a super sprint.
• Olympic: The standard distance used in the Olympics.
• Long & Ultra: Longer endurance events, including Ironman races.

• Swim: ~150 yards in the Dimond Park indoor pool. Participants will exit the pool and have space to put on shoes before heading outside.
• Bike: 1.1-mile loop around the Dimond Park sports complex and Thunder Mountain Middle School. The course includes gravel and sandy trails, potential muddy areas, short paved sections, and several sharp turns.
• Run/Walk: 0.5-mile course on asphalt, paved trails, gravel, and grass.

Although the swim takes place in the Dimond Park Pool, it follows an open water format.

• No pushing off walls or turning at lane lines.
• Participants will swim two counterclockwise loops around the pool.
• Buoys will mark the corners, and swimmers will start in waves.

Teams are categorized by age:

• Youth Category: All team members are younger than 15 years old.
• Adult Category: All team members are 15 or older.
• Mixed Category: A team with members both above and below the age of 15.

• Swim: Swimsuit and goggles/mask. Towels are recommended.
• Bike: A flat-bar bike (mountain, fitness, or BMX). No drop, curled, or aero bars allowed. Helmets are required.
• Run: Closed-toe running shoes are required.

All race equipment will be stored in the transition area within each team’s designated space. Volunteers will monitor the area for security. Lockers are available for storing dry clothing or personal items not needed during the race. Participants must provide their own locks if needed.

Each participant will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete their portion of the triathlon, making the total team time between 45-90 minutes.

Each participant should be prepared for about 30 minutes of continuous activity. Training should include:

• Being comfortable completing the required swim, bike, and run distances consecutively.
• Practicing transitions to get used to switching between activities.
• Understanding that race-day excitement and adrenaline can make the experience feel more intense.

• $60 per team (if registered before March 13).
• $75 per team (starting March 14).

Each participant receives:

• A fun and exciting event experience.
• Post-race food and refreshments.
• A participation medal.

Registration for Dimond Dash 2025 opens on February 18 at 12 PM. The event is limited to 70 teams, and registration will close on April 13—or earlier if all spots are filled.

Registration Process:

1. The team captain must register the team and pay the entry fee.
2. After the team is registered, each team member must complete their individual registration.

Register Here

The camp is a three-week program designed to introduce kids to multisport. It focuses on transitioning between swim, bike, and run activities while emphasizing safety and skill-building. Participants will develop confidence in each sport and learn how to move efficiently between them. The camp concludes with a full triathlon practice on the Dimond Dash race course.

Important Distinctions:

This is not a learn-to-swim, bike, or run program. Kids should have basic skills in all three sports. The camp will focus on improving existing skills through structured drills and practice. Road safety and awareness will be emphasized. Participants will practice efficient transitions between activities.

• 5:15 PM: Arrival & check-in.
• 5:15 – 5:30 PM: Warm-up & daily instructions (Meet in the DPAC group room).
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Training session, including two sports:
  • Sessions 1-3: Run/Bike.
  • Session 4: Swim/Run.
  • Session 5: Swim/Bike.
  • Session 6: Swim/Bike/Run.
• 6:30 PM: Pickup from DPAC.

• Swim Gear: Swimsuit, goggles/mask, and two towels (one for training, one for after).
• Bike Gear: A flat bar bike (mountain, fitness, or BMX).
• Helmet: Required. If you don’t have one, helmets will be available through our Cycle Alaska helmet program on gear check day.
• Clothing: Activewear suitable for running and biking outdoors and indoors. The goal is to train outside as much as possible, but some sessions may be indoors depending on spring weather.
• Footwear: Closed-toe shoes for running and biking.

• CBJ Pools: Managing registration, providing facilities, and ensuring swim safety.
• Aukeman Triathlon: Organizing programming and volunteer coaching*.

*All volunteer coaches have passed background checks and completed the USA SafeSport training program.