Train2Race Camp

A training camp geared towards experienced paratriathletes.

A determined woman pushes a racing chair as she approaches a race finish line.

About this program

Train2Race Camp is designed for experienced paratriathletes looking to elevate their racing performance. With expert coaching, hands-on instruction, and race-day strategy sessions, athletes will refine their skills in a high-performance training environment. Camp culminates in the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon, part of the 2025 Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series.

In addition to our Pleasant Prairie camp, we also host Train2Race Long Beach, just outside of Los Angeles, CA.

Eligibility

Train2Race Camp is open to paratriathletes who have completed a Sprint-distance triathlon in under two hours within the last two years, without an on-course guide (except for visually impaired athletes who use sighted guides). Exceptions may be made for athletes with comparable experience and capability.

Participants receive

  • Advanced skill instruction in swimming, cycling, running/wheelchair pushing and triathlon transition
  • Access to adaptive equipment, wetsuits, handlers and sighted guides
  • High-level training from certified coaches and mentor athletes
  • Lodging arrangements (double occupancy)
  • Meals
  • Dare2tri tech T-shirts and tri top
  • Entry into the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon

Location

Camp activities and lodging are located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin (about one hour from Chicago).

Ground transportation

Ground transportation between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and the camp hotel is available upon request. To be eligible, participants must arrive at ORD by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (the day before camp begins) and depart no earlier than 3 p.m. on Sunday, the final day of camp. Participants arriving after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the hotel.

Cost

Camp only (no lodging) – $275
Camp + 2 nights lodging (Friday, Saturday) – $425
Camp + 3 nights lodging (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) – $500

Financial assistance

Individuals with demonstrated financial need may apply for a scholarship and/or travel stipend. Applications must be submitted BEFORE officially registering for camp.

Athletes are eligible for financial assistance for one camp per calendar year. Requests for additional funding will be placed on a waitlist and reviewed sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled camp date. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than eight (8) weeks before the camp, pending availability after first-time applicants are prioritized.

Refund policy

In order to ensure that we are to offer this experience to as many athletes as possible, Dare2tri has implemented the following refund policy for all paratriathlon camps.

  • $25 of the registration cost serves as an application fee and is non-refundable.
  • Cancel 60 days or more out: 100% refund (minus $25 application fee)
  • Cancel 30-59 days out: 50% refund (minus $25 application fee)
  • Cancel 29 days or less out: no refund given

Scholarships are available; however, the $25 application fee is the minimum cost to attend. If a scholarship or travel stipend recipient cancels within 30 days of the event, they will not be able to apply for another scholarship or other financial assistance for one (1) calendar year except in extenuating circumstances.

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