Trifest for MS
August 29th, 30th and 31st
The Trifest for MS triathlon, the largest triathlon in Arkansas, draws people from all over the country to Bentonville to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.
The Rampy MS Research Foundation hosts the event and each year the race raises almost $100,000 towards multiple sclerosis research in Arkansas at UAMS, Northwestern University in Chicago and University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). Since 2012, the Trifest for MS and other foundation activities have raised close to $900,000.
“Most people don’t realize research doctors actually have to raise a lot of money themselves to fund their research,” race founder Scott Rampy told Fox 24 News. “So we would rather keep scientists in their lab coats studying the disease and figuring out how to cure it versus raising money for their research.”
His wife, Jo Rampy was diagnosed with the disease about 20 years ago. She said the organization is a good way to show other people living with the condition, that they’re not alone.
“This illness is progressive,” Jo Rampy said. “We can get lost in that progressiveness. But we don’t. We take our energy and our time, and we place it into a cause that can help others.”
*The events in 2025 will not be USA Triathlon Sanctioned due to the participant one day fee increasing to $21. Instead there is a $7 race insurance charge added during checkout.
Trifest for MS features a para triathlete division in all the youth events, and the super sprint distances. Simply register for your race distance and choose the option during registration that you are a para athlete.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ruth Sawkins
- rufusracing09@gmail.com
Registration fees
Trifesta
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
Turn up the volume! Achieve Trifesta status and receive special recognition come race weekend. Participate and complete all three triathlon races–the Super Sprint, Sprint and Olympic distances–in one weekend, a 54.5 miles.
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$250.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Trifesta$255.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$260.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$270.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Youth Tri 5-8 (Friday, 5:00pm)
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
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$45.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Youth Tri 5-8 (Friday, 5:00pm)$50.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$55.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$60.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Youth Tri 9-12 (Friday, 5:45pm)
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
75 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
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$45.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Youth Tri 9-12 (Friday, 5:45pm)$50.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$55.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$60.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Youth Tri 13-15 (Friday 6:00pm)
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
75 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
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$45.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Youth Tri 13-15 (Friday 6:00pm)$50.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$55.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$60.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Sprint Triathlon
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
400m Swim, 15 Mile Bike, 5K Run
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$110.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Sprint Triathlon$115.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$120.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$125.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Super Sprint Triathlon
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
200y Swim, 3.75 Mile Bike, 1 Mile Run
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$80.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Super Sprint Triathlon$85.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$90.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$95.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Olympic Triathlon
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
F1 Format: 800M Swim, 13 Mile Bike, 5K Run, 700M Swim, 13 Mile Bike, and 5K Run.
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$147.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Olympic Triathlon$152.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$157.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$162.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Olympic Aquabike
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
F1 Format: 800M Swim, 13 Mile Bike, 700M Swim, 13 Mile Bike. Your time stops once you cross into the transition area after the 2nd bike.
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$147.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Olympic Aquabike$152.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$157.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$162.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Sprint Relay
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
per person. Relays can have 2 or 3 members. 400m Swim, 15 Mile Bike, 5K Run
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$96.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Sprint Relay$96.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$96.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$96.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Super Sprint Relay
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
per person. Relay teams can have 2 or 3 members. 200y Swim, 3.75 Mile Bike, 1 Mile Run
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$70.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Super Sprint Relay$70.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$70.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$70.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Olympic Relay
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
Per person. Relays can have 2 or 3 participants. F1 Format: 800M Swim, 13 Mile Bike, 5K Run, 700M Swim, 13 Mile Bike, and 5K Run.
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$125.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Olympic Relay$125.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$125.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$125.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Olympic + Sprint Triathlons
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
Register for the Olympic and Sprint Triathlons and save!
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$210.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Olympic + Sprint Triathlons$215.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$220.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$225.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Olympic + Super Sprint Triathlons
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
Register for the Olympic and Super Sprint Triathlons and save!
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$180.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Olympic + Super Sprint Triathlons$185.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$190.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$195.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Sprint + Super Sprint Triathlons
Price changes in 2 months 30 days-
Register for the Super Sprint and Sprint Triathlons and save!
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$147.00Feb 12 – Mar 7
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Register for Sprint + Super Sprint Triathlons$152.00Now registering Mar 8 – Jun 30
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$157.00Jul 1 – Aug 15
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$162.00Aug 16 – Aug 30
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Luke Willyard Memorial Para/Adaptive Division Access code only
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$25.00Feb 12 - Aug 30
Adult Triathlon Training
Trifest for MS offers in-person training for adults, ages 18 and up. Join us for a 4-week, triathlon training series that helps prepare you for the race of your dreams. Sessions are held on Mondays from 6-7:45PM. Pool access is only from 6-7PM. July 29 - Monday August 5 - Monday August 12 - Monday August 17 - Saturday (Mock Tri Race Simulation) Includes an in-person, mock race simulation on Aug. 17. Costs $105 for early registration, $110 after June 30. Location: Melvin Ford Aquatic Center, Memorial Park, Bentonville, Arkansas Coach: Morgan Chaffin - Pro Gravel and former pro Trifest for MS participate
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Register for Adult Triathlon Training$105.00Feb 12 - Aug 30
Youth Paratriathlon Training Series (Ages 6-17)
Youth Paratriathlon Training Series (Ages 6-17) In this 4-week training opportunity for youth para-athletes ages 6-17. Each trainee is paired with a buddy (if needed) for the 4-week training series where your child learns triathlon basics that prepares them for Trifest for MS weekend. Training sessions take place on Monday from 6-7:30pm. July 29 - Monday August 5 - Monday August 12 - Monday August 17 - Saturday (Mock Tri Race Simulation) Includes an in-person, mock race simulation on Aug. 19. Costs: $105 for early registration, $110 after June 30. Location: Melvin Ford Aquatic Center, Memorial Park, Bentonville, Arkansas Coach: Adam Fortin - Entering his 9th year as para training coach
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Register for Youth Paratriathlon Training Series (Ages 6-17)$105.00Feb 12 - Aug 30
Celebrate! Corporate Relay Access code only
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