Please look over the map below regarding parking at the event. If parking in the ballfield, please be aware it may closed until 11am (or when the last biker returns, whichever is earlier).

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 400 participants (may be adjusted one month out, based on ordering finisher awards). Registration normally closes early so 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 (3 weeks prior to event) goes into effect at 12:10am on August 13, 2023

Online registration will close at 8:00am on September 1, 2023

• Registration may be available after this date, please check closer to event date for more information.

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 $10 processing fee (the online registration fee is nonrefundable).
• Up to two weeks prior to the event there are NO refunds or transfers.
• If you need to request a refund or transfer, please email info@BuDuRacing.com

DISTANCE		SWIM	BIKE	RUN
OLYMPIC		0.9 Miles (1 hour limit)	20.8 Miles (finish by 11am)	6.2 Miles (finish by 12pm)
		Olympic AquaBike-Swim and Bike course (will finish when crossing the transition entrance mat, walk to the finish to capture a photo finish)
SPRINT		0.32 Miles (30 min limit) Duathlon: 1st Run 1.1 Miles	12.2 Miles (finish by 11am)	3.1 Miles (finish by 12pm)
		Sprint AquaBike-Swim and Bike course (will finish when crossing the transition entrance mat, walk to the finish to capture a photo finish)

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 information. We do ask that you make every effort to pick up your packet by Friday evening, this is to avoid long lines and people congrugating on Saturday morning. Please email if you have an extenuating circumstance that will keep you from doing this.

Latest info can be found here: Click here for packet pickup info

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 Wave
  • AquaBike will start in the wave indicated by thier swim cap
• 8:15-30am: Sprint Distance Swim Wave (Will start once the Olympic swim is completed)
  
  • AquaBike will start in the wave indicated by thier swim cap
  • Sprint Duathlon will start across the street from the swim beach with the first Sprint swim wave

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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