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The Why Not Tri takes place June 13, 2026, in Palmer, AK. This triathlon features multiple race distances including solo and team relay options, as well as a kids race for ages 6-12. Proceeds benefit the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
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300+ finishers on record for The Why Not Tri 2026.
| Place | Name | Distance | Gender | Age group | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Hedges | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 24:50 |
| 1 | Marshall Carlyle | Solo | M | M Top Finisher | 52:58 |
| 1 | Happy Birthday Susie . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 59:17 |
| 1 | Vivienne Damico | Virtual Solo | F | — | 1:24:10 |
| 2 | S. Tichenor | Kids Race | F | F0912 | 24:56 |
| 2 | Jacob Kelly | Solo | M | M4549 | 54:02 |
| 2 | The Sweat Lab . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:04:58 |
| 2 | Charla Lee | Virtual Solo | F | — | 1:32:22 |
| 3 | V. Maixner | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 25:28 |
| 3 | L. Ramirez | Solo | M | M1317 | 54:03 |
| 3 | Parents Rule! . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:05:47 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Coffman | Virtual Solo | F | — | 1:43:06 |
| 4 | C. Wise | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 25:58 |
| 4 | chad aubin | Solo | M | M4549 | 57:13 |
| 4 | Kids Rule! . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:06:19 |
| 4 | Lisa Fry | Virtual Solo | F | F6069 | 1:43:29 |
| 5 | A. Albertson | Kids Race | F | F0912 | 25:58 |
| 5 | Thomas Jurancich Jr | Solo | M | M4044 | 57:41 |
| 5 | National Parkers . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:06:44 |
| 5 | Michelle Garrett | Virtual Solo | F | F5059 | 1:47:30 |
| 6 | K. Trice | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 26:09 |
| 6 | Morgan Aldridge | Solo | F | F Top Finisher | 58:06 |
| 6 | Bravo Echo Kilo . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:07:05 |
| 7 | T. Lowe | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 26:56 |
| 7 | Jayden Rice | Solo | M | M1824 | 58:27 |
| 7 | LRP . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:21:17 |
| 8 | N. Craig | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 27:00 |
| 8 | Adam Dixon | Solo | M | M5059 | 59:39 |
| 8 | JNC Trifecta . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:24:36 |
| 9 | O. Scow | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 27:01 |
| 9 | Jassen Michael | Solo | M | M4549 | 1:00:33 |
| 9 | All Seasons Clothing Company . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:25:04 |
| 10 | R. Buckley | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 27:02 |
| 10 | Alexa Blakey | Solo | F | F1824 | 1:01:10 |
| 10 | Team Longbrake . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:26:24 |
| 11 | R. Foister | Kids Race | F | F0912 | 27:27 |
| 11 | Trevor Storrs | Solo | M | M5059 | 1:01:19 |
| 11 | Melissa Bartlett | Team Relay - 2 Member | F | — | 1:27:44 |
| 12 | S. Barnes | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 27:37 |
| 12 | Cate Crowell | Solo | F | F1824 | 1:01:22 |
| 12 | The Woolcott's . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:31:39 |
| 13 | F. Kelly | Kids Race | M | M0608 | 27:49 |
| 13 | W. Allred | Solo | M | M1317 | 1:01:48 |
| 13 | Its My Party . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:32:41 |
| 14 | W. Wade | Kids Race | M | M0912 | 27:54 |
| 14 | E. Wise | Solo | M | M1317 | 1:02:03 |
| 14 | Team PB&J . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:33:40 |
| 15 | K. Packa | Kids Race | F | F0912 | 28:02 |
| 15 | Dillon Kiuttu | Solo | M | M2529 | 1:02:11 |
| 15 | Meldara . | Team Relay - 2 Member | — | — | 1:41:05 |
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279 finishers on record for The Why Not Tri 2026. 268 have a recorded time.
Race-day weather: 56F, clear
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| Band | Finishers | Median | p10 – p90 range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM5059 | 11 | 1:10:12 | 1:01:19–1:30:30 |
| MM4044 | 14 | 1:14:03 | 1:08:09–1:23:09 |
| MM3539 | 18 | 1:14:29 | 1:04:16–1:25:26 |
| MM1317 | 9 | 1:15:38 | 1:00:15–1:33:47 |
| MM4549 | 11 | 1:17:25 | 57:13–1:33:07 |
| FF1824 | 14 | 1:25:06 | 1:03:31–1:46:34 |
| FF3539 | 37 | 1:26:23 | 1:13:08–2:02:27 |
| FF4044 | 40 | 1:31:04 | 1:06:58–1:55:54 |
| FF4549 | 19 | 1:32:12 | 1:11:45–1:52:20 |
| FF3034 | 25 | 1:32:50 | 1:16:45–1:53:48 |
| FF5059 | 19 | 1:35:13 | 1:16:45–1:57:06 |
| FF6069 | 9 | 1:43:01 | 1:27:49–2:17:40 |
Showing the 12 largest age-group bands.
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