We are at capacity, so we will not be allowing onsite registration. Thank you for your understanding.

Please look over the map below regarding parking at the event. There are two lots available for parking for this event.

For more event information and online registration, please go to the following link:

This is a USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event.

Multiple Event Discount

To learn more about the Multiple Event Discount and the BuDu Championship please go to: Multiple Event Discount

NON-USA Triathlon Members:  A fee will be added to registration costs, to cover the cost of a one-day USA Triathlon license for every participant. The fee for Adults (persons aged 18 in the current year) will pay $15. Youth, ages 17 and under (in the current year) are offered the annual license at a cost of $10.

Registration is limited to the first 350 participants (may be adjusted one month out, based on ordering finisher awards). Registration maxed out in 2017 and 2018. Please plan accordingly, and register early.

Early Bird Pricing (ends on December 31)

Regular Pricing (starts January 1) Make sure and get this great price!

Last Chance Pricing (2 weeks prior to event) goes into effect at 12:10am on August 21, 2021

Online registration will close at 8:00am on September 3, 2021

• We will not be allowing onsite registration

Registration Prices:

This is the base price and does not include the USA Triathlon fee (if applicable), or the online registration fee.

Enjoy your “Labor of Love” triathlon with either a Sprint or Olympic distance race in beautiful Bonney Lake on Labor Day Saturday.  Bask in the waters of Lake Tapps, pedal the back roads of Pierce County through rich farmlands, and run in the foothills all while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Tapps and majestic Mount Rainier. Bonney Lake, a triathlete’s dream race and reward for your years of labor.

Chamber Collective

This is event is promoted by both BuDu Racing, LLC and the Chamber Collective. It is a great partnership.

Some of this is subject to change based on Covid-19 protocol:

• Quick results - posted on site!
• Finishers Medals for each participant
• Post event food, which typically consists of:
• Breads and bakery products
• Meats and cheeses
• Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Nutella
• Fresh Fruit
• Top Finisher, Division and Age Group Awards
• Lots and lots of great prizes from our sponsors - handed out during the awards ceremony! (Can't win unless present - your name MAY be called!)
• Last and certainly NOT LEAST: Each participant (who registers at least 1 month in advance of the event) will receive a promotional item, yet to be determined.

• BuDu Racing, LLC will allow a refund up to one month prior to the event minus a $5 processing fee (the online registration fee is nonrefundable).
• Up to two weeks prior to the event, a transfer to another BuDu Racing, LLC event is allowed, but NO refunds. There will be $10 fee that the participant will be responsible for when transferring to another event.
• The week of the event, there are NO refunds or transfers.
• If you need to request a refund or transfer, please email info@BuDuRacing.com

Should a Covid cancellation happen, just like in 2020, we will offer either a transfer to a future event, a refund or the ability to donate (as we used funds to donate to the JDRF).

DISTANCE			SWIM	BIKE	RUN
OLYMPIC		0.9 Miles (1 hour limit)	20.8 Miles (finish by 11am)	6.2 Miles (finish by 12pm)
SPRINT		0.32 Miles (30 min limit)	12.2 Miles (finish by 11am)	3.1 Miles (finish by 12pm)

The swim is a waist level water start, with expected water temperatures of 68-72. The bike course is on rural roads. The run is on paved roadways.

• Event is USA Triathlon Sanctioned
• Standard USA Triathlon Categories:

• Age Groups: under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34...65-69, 70 & over
• Athenas (women >165 lbs.) and Clydesdale (men >220 lbs.)
• Relays
• USA Triathlon Rules enforced. This includes wearing a HELMET at ALL times when on your bike. No headsets are allowed on course.

Early in the week prior to the event, you should receive a confirmation email that lists your bib number and registration email.  PLEASE, make every effort to pick up your packet early.

Packet Pick-Up

At BuDu Headquarters by appointment only (email Deanna@BuDuRacing.com to schedule)
Thursday: 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Corpore Sano PT (parking lot)
Friday: 5pm to 7:00pm at Allan Yorke Park (7265 W Tapps Hwy E Bonney Lake, WA 98391)
Saturday: 6:30am to 7:40am at Allan Yorke Park 

Transition

There is only one transition area, and it will open the morning of the event at 6:30 and be monitored by volunteers at 7:15. 

Start Times:

At 8:00am: Olympic Distance Swim
~ 8:15-30am: Sprint Distance Swim (Will start once the Olympic swim is completed)

Course Closure:

Course will close at noon. Course marshalling and official timing will stop at this time. Please sign up for the course you can complete.

This is an important link to go to. It is every participants responsiblity to know these rules.

USA Triathlon Competitive Rules

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