On June 6, 2026, the 40th Annual Milkman Triathlon takes place in Roswell, New Mexico at 945 Bottomless Lakes Road. The race starts at 7:30 AM, giving participants an early morning beginning for the day's competition. Entry fees range from $25 to $75 depending on registration timing and athlete category. As a well-established event marking four decades of competition, this triathlon draws endurance athletes to the Roswell area. Competitors should arrive with adequate time before the 7:30 AM start to handle check-in, transition setup, and warm-up procedures. The specific venue location at Bottomless Lakes Road provides the setting for this regional triathlon event.
From the Race Organizer
The 40th Annual Milkman Triathlon is a Sprint Triathlon that will be held at Bottomless Lakes State Park instead of Lake Van due to low water levels at Lake Van. Swim 0.5k - Bike 20k - Run 5k Chocolate Milk and Ice Cream will be waiting for you at the finish line. For newcomers, this is a deep lake with hilly bike route You can compete as a soloist or on a relay. Relays must be mixed gender to qualify for awards. Event details and schedule Friday, June 5, 2026 5:30pm- 8pm- Packet pickup at Bottomless. Saturday, June 6, 2026 6:15am- 7:30am- Packet pickup resumes Be sure to bring your ID and USAT Card. The State has changed its Park Fee rules effective 2025, and participants will have to pay the daily $5 resident or $10 non-resident fee. Below is the link to buy your pass in advance. Please do, so race entrance is not clogged with vehicles. Bottomless Lakes - Day Pass: Bottomless Lakes State Park | ReserveAmerica Eight Commonly Violated USAT Rules 1. Helmets and Chinstraps: Helmets must be worn and securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg. 2. Unauthorized Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race staff (including volunteers), medical officials and active participants may be used. A participant shall not physically assist the forward progress of another participant on any part of the course. 3. Non-Draft Legal Bike Position Rules: Athletes must ride right and only move left to complete a legal pass and must not block athletes attempting a legal pass. Athletes must not pass on the right. Drafting is not allowed. An athlete should not attempt to complete a pass unless the athlete is highly confident in their ability to complete the pass in the allotted amount of time. Once an athlete enters the draft zone of another cyclist there is only one exit and that is out the front. 4. Entire Course: Athletes must complete the race course in its entirety and as prescribed including in segment order. 5. Headphones and Communication devices: Participants may carry a phone (such as, mounted on bike handlebars or in an arm band), but may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the competition. A “distractive manner” includes but is not limited to making or receiving phone calls, sending or receiving text messages, playing music, using social media, taking photographs or using in a one- or two-way radio communication. Using any communication device in this manner during the competition may result in disqualification. 6. Glass Containers: Glass containers are prohibited. Bringing a glass container into transition may result in disqualification. 7. Race numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be altered in any way that prevents clear identification. 8. Race number Transferring: Do not transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. The penalty for doing so is Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission.
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When is 40th Annual Milkman Triathlon 2026 — Roswell, NM?
40th Annual Milkman Triathlon 2026 — Roswell, NM takes place on June 6, 2026. The race is held in Roswell, New Mexico.
Where is 40th Annual Milkman Triathlon 2026 — Roswell, NM held?
40th Annual Milkman Triathlon 2026 — Roswell, NM is held at 945 Bottomless Lakes Road in Roswell, New Mexico.
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