The Best of the U.S. Triathlon Series shines the spotlight on the talent-rich field of amateur men and women from around the country and brings them together to compete against each other and as a team representing their home state at the Best of the U.S. Amateur Triathlete Championship. The fastest male and female resident amateur at each of the state qualifiers earns the right to represent themselves and their state at championship race.
Best of the U.S., now in it's seventh year is delighted to announce that the Alabama Coastal Triathlon, on the pristine beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama will host the 2011 National Championship in September.
Alabama Coastal is a production of the venerated Team Magic race production company. Team Magic produces top-of-the-line multisport and running events, including Powerman Alabama, Music City Triathlon, Chattanooga Waterfront, Buster Britton, and are frequently called on to produce USAT and ITU events.
The move from southern California to Alabama's Gulf Shore also provides a compelling twist to to the Championship. While the inland Orange County Triathlon course (2009 and 2010 Championships) was universally described as "tough", the Alabama Coastal course is flat and fast. Its challenges generally come in the form of warmth and humidity. With the performance-pushing effect of the Best of the U.S. Championship field quality, spectators will be witness to what should be a historically fast and intense competition.
2011 Best of the U.S. State Qualifier Triathlons
| State | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | June 11, 2011 | Buster Britton Triathlon |
| Alaska | August 7, 2011 | Alaska State Championship |
| Arizona | TBA | TBA |
| Arkansas | August 20, 2011 | Tri Arkansas International |
| California | May 22, 2011 | Orange County International |
| Colorado | August 20, 2011 | RattleSnake Olympic Triathlon |
| Connecticut | August 21, 2011 | Park City Mossman Triathlon |
| Delaware | May 22, 2011 | Escape From Fort Delaware Triathlon |
| Florida | March 27, 2011 | Great Clermont Triathlon |
| Georgia | June 12, 2011 | West Point Lake Triathlon |
| Hawaii | April 3, 2011 | Lavaman Triathlon |
| Idaho | July 9, 2011 | YMCA Spudman Triathlon |
| Illinois | July 16, 2011 | Evergreen Lake International |
| Indiana | June 25, 2011 | Mideast Sprint Optimists |
| Iowa | June 5, 2011 | Pigman Sprint |
| Kansas | TBA | TBA |
| Kentucky | May 28, 2011 | Buffalo Trails International |
| Louisiana | TBA | TBA |
| Maine | August 28, 2011 | Fireman Olympic Triathlon |
| Maryland | May 22, 2011 | Columbia Triathlon |
| Massachusetts | TBA | TBA |
| Michigan | June 12, 2011 | Motor City Triathlon |
| Minnesota | June 26, 2011 | Lake Waconia Triathlon |
| Mississippi | June 11, 2011 | Dragonfly Triathlon |
| Missouri | June 25, 2011 | Quartermax Triathlon |
| Montana | June 31, 2011 | Treasure State Triathlon |
| Nebraska | TBA | TBA |
| Nevada | April 16, 2011 | Rage Olympic Triathlon |
| New Hampshire | TBA | TBA |
| New Jersey | July 24, 2011 | New Jersey State Triathlon |
| New Mexico | June 4, 2011 | Milkman Triathlon |
| New York | July 16, 2011 | Mini Musselman |
| North Carolina | July 16, 2011 | Stumpy Creek International |
| North Dakota | June 18, 2011 | Bismarck Triathlon |
| Ohio | August 1, 2011 | Vermillion Harbor Triathlon |
| Oklahoma | June 6, 2011 | Route 66 Triathlon |
| Oregon | August 21, 2011 | Portland Triathlon |
| Pennsylvania | August 14, 2011 | Wilkes-Barre Triathlon |
| Rhode Island | July 31, 2011 | CrabMan Triathlon |
| South Carolina | June 12, 2011 | Festival of Flowers International |
| South Dakota | June 18, 2011 | Dakota Man Triathlon |
| Tennessee | July 24, 2011 | Music City Triathlon |
| Texas | June 5, 2011 | Playtri Festival RBM International |
| Utah | June 18, 2011 | Park City Olympic Triathlon |
| Vermont | August 28, 2011 | Branbury Triathlon |
| Virginia | August 13, 2011 | Luray International |
| Washington | June 26, 2011 | TriMonroe |
| West Virginia | June 26, 2011 | Mountaineer Triathlon |
| Wisconsin | TBA | TBA |
| Wyoming | July 10, 2011 | Cheyenne Sprint Triathlon |
NOTE: Event dates and information are subject to change. Consult official event websites for updates.
For more information on the Best of the U.S. Triathlon Series or Championship, visit www.bestoftheustriseries.com.
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