September 30, 2026 (Daytona Beach, FL) – With a brand DNA focused on inclusivity
and a festival-style, multisport atmosphere for all ages, CLASH Endurance is proud to
announce even more opportunities for racing at the iconic Daytona International
Speedway® come December 4-6, 2026.
The Collegiate Invitational Long-Course Triathlon is an experience designed for
collegiate athletes to challenge themselves at the middle distance while also being
accessible. Daytona Beach is drivable from numerous universities situated throughout
the Southeast, Midwest and Northeastern corridor and serves as a destination offering
accommodations for every budget. This unique race also allows students to test their
racing fitness before many training regimens are taken indoors for winter/off season.
Andre Lapar, COO of CLASH Endurance comments, "We strive to provide as many
avenues for multisport athlete development as possible and the Daytona International
Speedway® allows us to do that in a safe, memorable venue. We look forward to
continued growth with partners like USA Triathlon and Swim Across America in the
years ahead."
After a successful debut in 2025, paratriathletes from around the globe will take part in
the opening race of the 2027 USA Triathlon Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series.
This closed-course event provides an opportunity for athletes with physical and visual
impairments to line up, compete and experience the energy of race day together.
Paratriathletes and ATD1 athletes alike will have the chance to compete in the sprint-
distance event while working toward qualification for the 2027 USA Paratriathlon
National Championships in Des Moines, IA.
“We are excited that these athletes will have one start line, one race community and an
incredible venue to kick off the 2027 series,” said Auburn Bosworth, USA Triathlon’s
ParaDevelopment Senior Coordinator.
Returning for a second year, the charity event hosted by Swim Across America will now
take place on Saturday, as opposed to Sunday in 2025. This date change offers more
participants, spectators and supporters the chance to get involved while also supporting
the organization’s mission of “Making Waves for Cancer” to raise money in support
pediatric cancer research in partnership with NASCAR Foundation.
“Offering a charity swim for cancer research offers CLASH Endurance Daytona athletes
the opportunity to give back while swimming with notable Olympian ambassadors; a
true win- win for all,” remarks Swim Across America CEO, Rob Butcher.
Registration is open at https://clashendurance.com/pages/daytona.
CLASH Endurance® is an innovative endurance event company led by athletes with a passion
to provide exceptional race experiences at iconic venues across the U.S. We embrace inclusion
and welcome athletes of all ages and abilities, from elite professionals to first-time participants.
The popular CLASH Endurance DAYTONA is held at the Daytona International Speedway®,
home of "The Great American Race™”- the Daytona 500 and has been featured on NBC and
Fox Sports 1/2. Each February, the Daytona Beach Half Marathon & 5K takes thousands of
athletes on a scenic tour of Daytona and its numerous landmarks and attractions. In addition,
previous CLASH Endurance Miami events have drawn a decorated pro field, collegiate athletes
from dozens of prestigious universities and weekend warriors for a challenging course at the
historic Homestead-Miami Speedway®. The inaugural CLASH Endurance Coastal Mississippi is
held each spring in scenic Gulfport. For media inquiries, photos or interviews, contact Blair
LaHaye, blair@clash-usa.com.