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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
- 1.6k+
- States & countries
- 64
- Races on the roll call
- 31
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
7 days outSat · Panama City Beach, FL
NOV13
13 days outFri · Abu Dhabi, AE
NOV15
15 days outSun · Miami, FL
NOV22
22 days outSun · Cozumel, MX
Member accomplishments
Finish lines worth celebrating
Spotlights from members who shared their stories. Add yours when you join.
Featured athlete
Kelly "Khadijah" Diggs
La Habana, CU13xRONMAN 140.6 finisher 10xTeam USA 50 plus x 70.3 Finisher First hijabi on Team USA in triathlon IRONMAN All World Athlete (silver) BTA member since 2015
- My biggest achievement is racing MY WAY.
Zsa-Zsa Porter
Charlotte, NCRacing six events for Team USA at the 2026 Multisport World Championships in Abu Dhabi, after world championship finishes in aquathlon and aquabike and an IRONMAN.
6 · Team USA races, Abu Dhabi 2026Kelly Smith
Brighton, GBFounded The Black Tri Tribe in 2022, the UK's first triathlon club for Black people, now a thousand members strong across London and Sussex.
1,000 · Tribe membersJamie Dismuke
Sanford, NCParamedic who took up triathlon after the Marathon bombing, went from a sprint to an IRONMAN, won the 2022 Take on the Heat triathlon and now coaches the sport.
IRONMAN 140.6 · Furthest triathlonHow 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.
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