Commander-in-Chief Challenge

Commander-In-Chief Challenge

The Commander-In-Chief Challenge

  • Athletes from the military academies compete against each other to win the Commander-In-Chief Trophy
  • The Commander-In-Chief Challenge is ONLY open to military cadets
  • Registration details TBD

Commander-In-Chief Challenge Stats

  • Congratulations to our 45 athletes from the US Air Force Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Military Academy, US Naval Academy who competed in the 2011 race.
  • 2011 Male Winner:
    Romedy Murr
    US Military Academy
  • 2011 Female Winner:
    Roxanne Wegman
    US Military Academy

What is a Race-within-a-race?

Age group and team triathletes may be eligible to compete in one of the races within The Nation's Triathlon. If eligible, your times will be ranked against both your age group (or team type) and those in the Challenge.


Why Compete in a Race-within-a-race?

It’s like competing in two races at one time!


How Can I Compete in a Race-within-a-race?

Simply select which race-within-a-race you’d like to compete in when filling out the registration form.

If you qualify for multiple races-within-a-race, you many only compete in ONE.

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Date: Sunday, September 9, 2012

Venue: Washington, D.C.

Address: West Potomac Park

Brief Description:
The 7th Annual Nation's Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will take place Sunday, September 9, 2012 in the nation's capital, Washington, DC. It features a course that winds through Washington, DC's monument corridor in the shadow of the nation's best known memorials and national treasures. This International distance triathlon includes a 1.5k swim in the Potomac River, 40k bike course through DC, and a 10k run through Washington, DC's historical landmarks with a spectacular finish!