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Black Triathletes Association · Atlanta, GA
Swim. Bike. Run. Together.
Promoting the sport of triathlon to the Black community. Find your people, your next start line and the coaches who will get you there.
- Members
- 25
- States & countries
- 13
- Races on the roll call
- 12
About BTA
One community, three disciplines
The Black Triathletes Association exists to promote the sport of triathlon to the Black community. We are a multisport club based in Atlanta with members racing across the country and beyond.
Whether you are learning to swim or chasing your next IRONMAN, BTA gives you a crew at the start line, a coach in your corner and a family at the finish.
Representation
More Black athletes on start lines, podiums and race staff.
Encouragement
First-timers welcome. Every finish gets the same cheer.
Service
We volunteer, mentor and give back to the races that host us.
On the calendar · Live from Race Roll Call
All events →Upcoming races
See where BTA is racing next. Tap I'm racing to join the roll call and find your crew on course.
NOV07
12 days outSat · Panama City Beach, FL
NOV22
27 days outSun · Cozumel, MX
DEC06
41 days outSun · La Quinta, CA
DEC13
48 days outSun · Haines City, FL
Member accomplishments
Finish lines worth celebrating
Spotlights from members who shared their stories. Add yours when you join.
Featured athlete
Maya Johnson
Decatur, GATriathlete since 2020. Completed 3 IRONMAN 70.3 races.
- Races completed
- 18
- IRONMAN 70.3
- 6:05:00
- Sprint tri
- 1:25:00
- IRONMAN 70.3 Finisher x3
- BTA Athlete of the Year 2025
Derek Williams
Marietta, GABoston Marathon qualifier and five-time Peachtree finisher.
3:28:00 · Marathon
Dwayne Campbell
London, GBFinished IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea on his third season and now rides every metric century he can find.
5:32:00 · IRONMAN 70.3
Jasmine Carter
East Point, GAMasters Swim Champion 2025 and USAT certified.
29:00 · 1 mi open waterHow to join
Your journey starts here
- 01
Create your profile
Tell us how you race, what you are training for and how you want to show up.
- 02
Drop your pin
Show up on the member map and find athletes and coaches near you.
- 03
Answer the roll call
Mark the races you are doing and race, cheer or volunteer with your crew.
Membership benefits
Choose your starting line
Swim • Bike • Run
Swim • Bike • Run
Training & social events
Group workouts and meetups in cities across the country.
Find a meetup →Coaches • Plans
Coaches • Plans
Coaching & training
Certified coaches and online plans built for every distance.
Get coached →Members only
Members only
Exclusive discounts
Savings on races, gear and nutrition from BTA partners.
See discounts →BTA Store
BTA Store
Apparel & gear
Race kits and team gear so the crew is easy to spot on course.
Shop gear →Give back
Give back
Volunteer
Work aid stations, cheer zones and youth clinics with the club.
Volunteer →Once a year
Once a year
Annual meeting
The whole association together to celebrate and plan the season.
Learn more →Featured sponsors
Partner with BTA →The partners behind our start lines
Speedurance
AI-powered coaching and training.
Southside Cycles
Fittings, service and Saturday shop rides from East Point. BTA members save 10% on service.
Elevate Sports Nutrition
Race-day fueling plans and member pricing on gels, chews and electrolytes.
Metro Atlanta Swim Academy
Adult learn-to-swim and open water clinics built for BTA first-timers.
Swim • Bike • Run
Your start line is waiting
Join the Black Triathletes Association and race with a community that has your back.
Join BTA