2026 Palouse Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon

About the Event

The Palouse Sprint Triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon held in Moscow, Idaho every fall. The race distance and environment are perfect for beginners, families, and fitness enthusiasts alike. The PST is also a great race for triathletes looking to finish their season with a fast performance.

Not quite ready to do entire race? Get together with two friends and enter as a team. Whatever you do, give it a TRI!!!

In 2019, we have added a sprint distance duathlon to run simultaneously with a 2.5K run, 15K Bike, and 5K run.

Proceeds from the race benefit the following community organizations:

Moscow Chinooks Masters Swim Club
Moscow Central Lions Club Sight and Hearing Program
University of Idaho Vandal Cycling Club
Moscow High School Environmental and International Clubs

For the sprint triathlon, enjoy a refreshing 500 yard swim in an outdoor 25 yard pool, then head out on a 15K ride on a paved road past gently sloping wheat fields, and finish it off with a 5K run. Athletes will be organized into one of eight swim heats based on their estimated overall finish time. Slower athletes will be seeded into one of the earlier heats, faster athletes in one of the later heats. First swim heat starts at 7:00 am with the following heats starting at 20 minute intervals.

In 2019, we added a sprint distance duathlon to run simultaneously with a 2.5K run, 15K Bike, and 5K run.

The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. A one-day USAT license must be purchased or proof of annual USAT membership provided.

Races Offered

Duathlon-Sprint - Individual Entries

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — Run 2.4K Bike 15K Run 5K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$50.00

Duathlon-Sprint - Team Entries: Family

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — Run 2.4K Bike 15K Run 5K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$90.00

Duathlon-Sprint - Team Entries: Junior, Open, Masters

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — Run 2.4K Bike 15K Run 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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07:00

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$90.00

Triathlon-Sprint - Individual Entries

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — Swim 0.46K Bike 15K Run 5K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$50.00

Triathlon-Sprint - Team Entries: Family

Sep 12, 2026

straighten

Distance — Swim 0.46K Bike 15K Run 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:00

sell

$90.00

Triathlon-Sprint - Team Entries: Junior, Open, Masters

Sep 12, 2026

straighten

Distance — Swim 0.46K Bike 15K Run 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:00

sell

$90.00

Triathlon-Sprint - Team Entries: Palouse Cup/Major Donor

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — Swim 0.46K Bike 15K Run 5K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$500.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Moscow.

thermostat Temperature

12.3° / 23.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.3° / 20.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 12m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

49.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:26

nightlight Sunset

18:57

About Moscow

Learn more about the host city, Moscow.

Moscow is a city in North Central Idaho with a population of around 22,000 people, an agricultural center and the home of the University of Idaho. The surrounding area is generally referred to as the Moscow-Pullman area -- Pullman is a city in Washington, that is fairly symbiotic with Moscow. They are 8 mi (13 km) apart.