What is Tulsa Area Triathletes? 
  • TAT is a social club made up of local triathletes just like you
  • TAT is currently comprised of 450 club members of all ages, abilities and experience levels
  • TAT is a USAT registered triathlon club and an Ironman Division 1 Triathlon club
  • Learn more about USA Triathlon, the governing body of Triathlon here: TeamUSA.org
  • Tulsa Area Triathletes (TAT) is a non-profit Oklahoma corporation with a mission of promoting and providing fair and safe competitive multi-sport events and training opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities in the South Midwest Region of USA Triathlon, the national governing body. The board of directors is charged with the responsibility of providing an environment that promotes social interaction between multi-sport athletes and cooperation between other sister clubs of “single” sport clubs in the area (i.e. swim, bike and running clubs).
  • TAT has an 11-member board of directors. Along with a lot of help from other active members, they host, promote and manage all club events, clinics, training, races and community initiatives. 
WHAT DOES TAT DO & NOT DO?
  • TAT provides a social platform to better connect individual athletes to the multi-sport community
  • TAT communicates and informs members of relevant safety issues, USAT notices, local events and local resources
  • TAT hosts group swimming, biking & running events
  • TAT hosts a 'Beginner Triathlon Camp' each Spring - click here to learn more
  • TAT hosts a youth 'Splash-N-Dash' race each Summer - details coming soon
  • TAT hosts clinics and other learning opportunities
  • TAT hosts supported course preview rides - look for posts & event on our Facebook page
  • TAT hosts a social events throughout the year: Meet & Greets, End of Season Party, Holiday Light Run, etc. 
  • TAT hosts 3 multi-sport races each year. Learn more at TATRaceSeries.com
  • TAT does not provide individual training plans
  • TAT does not provide individual coaching
  • TAT does not 'recommend' or 'endorse' training plans, software or coaches or coaching methods
TAT Member Benefits
  • Connect with fellow athletes and find training buddies. Every week Tulsa Area Triathletes swim, bike and run together.  And, we have lot of fun in the process.  As a member you can enjoy group activities, lap pool access, race discounts, insurance coverage and the camaraderie of fellow triathletes of all ages, fitness and skill levels.  
  • Show your colors with a TAT Club kits
  • Pool swim during any scheduled lap time at the YWCA
  • Discounted YWCA and YMCA memberships
  • Open water group swims all summer
  • Group rides spring through fall
  • Group runs year round
  • Nutrition, training & safety clinics
  • USAT Club insurance coverage​ 
  • TAT Race Series triathlon & duathlon race discounts
  • Runners World Tulsa shopping discounts
  • Xterra club discount on wetsuits, paddleboards & more
  • USA Triathlon Member discounts from a variety of retailers
I'm new to Triathlon, Where do I start?
  • Congratulations and welcome!
  • First, keep reading as you'll find answers to many of your basic questions here in our FAQ's
  • Second, everyone’s triathlon journey is unique so the best way to learn is to connect with your fellow triathletes at local swim, bike, run or club events and ask lots of questions. You'll find our members friendly and willing to answer your questions.  
  • Check out our as facebook events page to learn when and where our next event will be. Note that all events are weather & safety dependent so check the event post before heading out.
  • Thursday evening runs are an ideal place to connect with local triathletes. After the run we'll head over to a local restaurant for dinner, drinks and such. Run with us or just drop by afterwards to chat - everyone is welcome. Learn more at TATOk.com/Running
  • If you join us for a group bike ride: helmets are required, headphones/earbuds not allowed and safety lights are highly encouraged. 
Find running groups and help
  • Join our TAT running group on Thursday evening! Learn more at TATOk.com/Running
  • Runners World Tulsa is a tremendous resource. They offer free group runs several times each week as well as excellent structured programs for athletes of all abilities and experience levels. In addition to being running gear, apparel and training experts, the owners and much of the staff are triathletes. Runners World Racing is the race director of the TAT Race Series.
  • The Tulsa Running Club partners with the University of Tulsa and OU Sports Medicine to provide a guided track session every Tuesday at 6:00pm with an additional morning session at 6:00am during the summer. You'll find lots of local triathletes at TRC training and events. Learn more here TulsaRunningClub/Track
SWIM and find swimming help
  • Join TAT in the pool or for open water swims. Learn more at TATOk.com/swimming
  • ​Check out Tulsa Masters Swim Club. TMSC hosts swim workouts for adult fitness swimmers, triathletes and competitive (current or former) swimmers who enjoy organized group workouts. Workout times vary- generally masters lanes/workouts are available 6 days/week, Mon-Sat at the Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center, 495 N. Birch Street, Jenks, OK. Learn more at OKswim.org
  • Check out U.S. Swim Masters to find other area masters clubs
find group BIKE rides and TRI-BIKE HELP
  • Join TAT at local club rides. Learn more at TATOk.com/cycling
  • Check out the Ride Alert App to find riding buddies or local group rides. Learn more at RideAlert.co
  • Visit CityCycles in Jenks. They are long-time TAT supporters, have fantastic service and offer weekly group rides. 
  • Visit Phat Tire Bike Shop has 9 locations across NE Oklahoma and NW Arkansas. Learn more at PhatTireBikeShop.com 
kids triathlons?
  • Yes! ​TAT hosts a Kids Triathlon at the TAT Tulsa Triathlon. Age divisions are 5-8 and 9-12. Learn more at TATRaceSeries.com
  • TAT will host our first youth Splash-N-Dash this summer. Dates and details coming in March 2020.
  • ​Saint Francis Health Zone offers an indoor triathlon for kids each spring. Learn more at HealthZone/KidsMiniTriathlon
What is a triathlon?
'Triathlon' is one discipline within 'Multi-sport' race events. 'Multi-sport' means you have more than one option when it comes to what you want to race. There are six official multi-sport disciplines. Triathlon is the most well-known. 
What are typical triathlon distances?
​There are a variety of race distances. Most triathlons fall into the following distance parameters:

​​Sprint Distance- 
  • 500-800 yards of swimming (pool or lake)
  • 12-15 miles of biking
  • 5K, or 3.1 miles of running

Olympic Distance - 
  • 1650 yards of swimming (lake, ocean)
  • 25-30 miles of biking
  • 10K, or 6.2 miles of running

Half-Distance Triathlon or 70.3
  • 1.2 miles (2,200 yards) of swimming (lake, ocean)
  • 56 miles of biking
  • 13.1 miles of running

Full-Distance Triathlon or 140.6
  • 2.4 miles (4,400 yards) of swimming
  • 112 miles of biking
  • 26.2 miles of running
find triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes and other multi-sport races
USAT Triathlon rules
safety tips
  • USAT offers some great resources. Check them out at TeamUSA.org
i need my TAT membership card
No problem. register to become a TAT member here.

​If you're a current member, you received a link in your member registration confirmation email when you registered as a TAT member. Use that link to print your TAT membership card. Here's how to find that email and print out your membership card. 
  • Find your confirmation email from service@ getmeregistered.com (search your inbox for ‘Membership registration – Q’)
  • Click the ‘Click here to print your card’ link in your confirmation email
  • Enter your transaction # and click ‘generate the card(s)’ button
  • Print your card
​No luck? Click here for a more detailed how-to-illustration.
USAT membership
USAT membership is not required to be a TAT member however, USAT membership is required to participate in any USAT certified race.
Learn more and/or purchase a USAT membership here: TEAMUSA.org

How to purchase TAT kits & apparel
Typically our online store opens for a few weeks each February so that members can order apparel in time for tri-kits, shorts & cycling jerseys to arrive prior to the Spring Fever Sprint Triathlon in April. We also open our TAT running apparel store a little later in the spring and feature tees, tanks and caps. Look for an email and Facebook posts announcing the store open dates. Sample tri-kits, shorts and jerseys are typically available to try-on while our online store is open.   
Where do I get my TAT discount code for TAT Race registration?
You should have received an email with your discount code from our race director, Runners World Racing, when you registered for TAT membership. Check for that email. If you're unable to find it, contact info@tatraceseries.com and request the discount code. They'll need your full name and TAT member number in order to retrieve the code.