What You Need
The Desert Juggernauts sprint triathlon (1.5-mile swim, 10-mile bike, 3.1-mile run) is open to all, with gear and training costs covered for kids and full-time students. The $1,000 sponsor covers includes $300 for training (12 weeks, May 19–Aug 1, 6 AM–9 AM), $45 for race entry, and $655 for gear, split across swimming, running, cycling, transition, and nutrition. Below are three gear options (Budget, Performance, Comfort) designed for kids and students, but usable by adults.
Swimming Gear (~$130–$165)
| Option | Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Swim Cap | $6 | Generic silicone, youth |
| Goggles | $12 | Speedo Sprint, youth | |
| Fins | $22 | TYR Flex, youth | |
| Water Shoes | $17 | Speedo Surfwalker, youth, anti-slip | |
| Wetsuit | $95 | Xterra Vortex, youth | |
| Total | $152 | ||
| Performance | Swim Cap | $5 | Arena silicone, youth |
| Goggles | $20 | Speedo Glide, anti-fog, youth | |
| Fins | $25 | Finis Z2, youth, hydrodynamic | |
| Water Shoes | $20 | Aqua Lung, durable, anti-slip | |
| Wetsuit | $95 | Blueseventy Sprint, flexible | |
| Total | $165 | ||
| Comfort | Swim Cap | $8 | Lycra, youth, comfortable |
| Goggles | $15 | Zoggs Fusion, soft, youth | |
| Fins | $22 | Cressi Light, youth, soft | |
| Water Shoes | $18 | Keen Newport, cushioned, anti-slip | |
| Wetsuit | $85 | Aqua Sphere Phantom, comfy | |
| Total | $148 |
Budget
Swim Cap: $6 (Generic silicone, youth)
Goggles: $12 (Speedo Sprint, youth)
Fins: $22 (TYR Flex, youth)
Water Shoes: $17 (Speedo Surfwalker, youth, anti-slip)
Wetsuit: $95 (Xterra Vortex, youth)
Total: $152
Performance
Swim Cap: $5 (Arena silicone, youth)
Goggles: $20 (Speedo Glide, anti-fog, youth)
Fins: $25 (Finis Z2, youth, hydrodynamic)
Water Shoes: $20 (Aqua Lung, durable, anti-slip)
Wetsuit: $95 (Blueseventy Sprint, flexible)
Total: $165
Comfort
Swim Cap: $8 (Lycra, youth, comfortable)
Goggles: $15 (Zoggs Fusion, soft, youth)
Fins: $22 (Cressi Light, youth, soft)
Water Shoes: $18 (Keen Newport, cushioned, anti-slip)
Wetsuit: $85 (Aqua Sphere Phantom, comfy)
Total: $148
Running Gear (~$113–$142)
| Option | Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Shoes | $60 | Decathlon Kiprun, youth |
| Fanny Pack | $17 | Under Armour, small | |
| Socks | $12 | Balega Blister Resist, youth | |
| Hat | $14 | Adidas youth cap | |
| Sunglasses | $17 | Goodr Mini, youth | |
| Water Bottle | $15 | CamelBak, 12 oz | |
| Total | $135 | ||
| Performance | Shoes | $60 | Asics Gel-Nimbus, youth |
| Fanny Pack | $20 | SPIbelt, stretchy, youth | |
| Socks | $12 | Swiftwick Pursuit, youth | |
| Hat | $15 | Columbia, UV-protective, youth | |
| Sunglasses | $20 | Tifosi Swank, youth, polarized | |
| Water Bottle | $15 | Nathan SpeedDraw, 18 oz | |
| Total | $142 | ||
| Comfort | Shoes | $55 | New Balance Fresh Foam, youth |
| Fanny Pack | $18 | Herschel, padded, small | |
| Socks | $15 | Bombas Lightweight, youth | |
| Hat | $15 | The North Face, breathable, youth | |
| Sunglasses | $15 | Knockaround Kids, durable | |
| Water Bottle | $12 | Hydro Flask, 12 oz | |
| Total | $130 |
Budget
Shoes: $60 (Decathlon Kiprun, youth)
Fanny Pack: $17 (Under Armour, small)
Socks: $12 (Balega Blister Resist, youth)
Hat: $14 (Adidas youth cap)
Sunglasses: $17 (Goodr Mini, youth)
Water Bottle: $15 (CamelBak, 12 oz)
Total: $135
Performance
Shoes: $60 (Asics Gel-Nimbus, youth)
Fanny Pack: $20 (SPIbelt, stretchy, youth)
Socks: $12 (Swiftwick Pursuit, youth)
Hat: $15 (Columbia, UV-protective, youth)
Sunglasses: $20 (Tifosi Swank, youth, polarized)
Water Bottle: $15 (Nathan SpeedDraw, 18 oz)
Total: $142
Comfort
Shoes: $55 (New Balance Fresh Foam, youth)
Fanny Pack: $18 (Herschel, padded, small)
Socks: $15 (Bombas Lightweight, youth)
Hat: $15 (The North Face, breathable, youth)
Sunglasses: $15 (Knockaround Kids, durable)
Water Bottle: $12 (Hydro Flask, 12 oz)
Total: $130
Cycling Gear (~$210–$230)
| Option | Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Bike (Used) | $110 | Schwinn Boundary, 20-inch, youth |
| Helmet | $32 | Decathlon Van Rysel, youth | |
| Cycling Shoes | $42 | Giro Rumble, youth | |
| Sunglasses | $16 | Goodr Mini, youth | |
| Cycling Gloves | $16 | Pearl Izumi, youth | |
| Water Bottle + Cage | $16 | CamelBak Podium + cage, 16 oz | |
| Flat Tire Repair Kit | $16 | Slime patch kit + tube | |
| Padded Shorts | $27 | Dhb, youth | |
| Bike Lock | $17 | Kryptonite Mini, basic | |
| Total | $232 | ||
| Performance | Bike (Used) | $120 | Trek Precaliber, 24-inch, light |
| Helmet | $35 | Giro Agilis, youth, aero | |
| Cycling Shoes | $45 | Shimano SH-RP1, youth | |
| Sunglasses | $20 | Tifosi Swank, youth, polarized | |
| Cycling Gloves | $20 | Giro DND, youth, grippy | |
| Water Bottle + Cage | $20 | Elite Fly + cage, 18 oz | |
| Flat Tire Repair Kit | $20 | Park Tool kit + tube | |
| Padded Shorts | $30 | Castelli Core, youth | |
| Bike Lock | $20 | Abus Steel-O-Chain, durable | |
| Total | $230 | ||
| Comfort | Bike (New) | $110 | Huffy Extent, 20-inch, comfy saddle |
| Helmet | $35 | Bell Avenue, youth, ventilated | |
| Cycling Shoes | $40 | Bontrager Adorn, youth, soft | |
| Sunglasses | $15 | Knockaround Kids, durable | |
| Cycling Gloves | $18 | Fox Ranger, youth, padded | |
| Water Bottle + Cage | $15 | Nalgene + cage, 16 oz | |
| Flat Tire Repair Kit | $18 | Serfas kit + tube | |
| Padded Shorts | $30 | Zoot Ultra, youth, cushioned | |
| Bike Lock | $15 | OnGuard Bulldog, basic | |
| Total | $211 |
Budget
Bike (Used): $110 (Schwinn Boundary, 20-inch, youth)
Helmet: $32 (Decathlon Van Rysel, youth)
Cycling Shoes: $42 (Giro Rumble, youth)
Sunglasses: $16 (Goodr Mini, youth)
Cycling Gloves: $16 (Pearl Izumi, youth)
Water Bottle + Cage: $16 (CamelBak Podium + cage, 16 oz)
Flat Tire Repair Kit: $16 (Slime patch kit + tube)
Padded Shorts: $27 (Dhb, youth)
Bike Lock: $17 (Kryptonite Mini, basic)
Total: $232
Performance
Bike (Used): $120 (Trek Precaliber, 24-inch, light)
Helmet: $35 (Giro Agilis, youth, aero)
Cycling Shoes: $45 (Shimano SH-RP1, youth)
Sunglasses: $20 (Tifosi Swank, youth, polarized)
Cycling Gloves: $20 (Giro DND, youth, grippy)
Water Bottle + Cage: $20 (Elite Fly + cage, 18 oz)
Flat Tire Repair Kit: $20 (Park Tool kit + tube)
Padded Shorts: $30 (Castelli Core, youth)
Bike Lock: $20 (Abus Steel-O-Chain, durable)
Total: $230
Comfort
Bike (New): $110 (Huffy Extent, 20-inch, comfy saddle)
Helmet: $35 (Bell Avenue, youth, ventilated)
Cycling Shoes: $40 (Bontrager Adorn, youth, soft)
Sunglasses: $15 (Knockaround Kids, durable)
Cycling Gloves: $18 (Fox Ranger, youth, padded)
Water Bottle + Cage: $15 (Nalgene + cage, 16 oz)
Flat Tire Repair Kit: $18 (Serfas kit + tube)
Padded Shorts: $30 (Zoot Ultra, youth, cushioned)
Bike Lock: $15 (OnGuard Bulldog, basic)
Total: $211
Transition (~$75–$100)
| Option | Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Triathlon Suit | $50 | Zone3 Activate, youth |
| Towel | $12 | Microfiber, quick-dry | |
| Extra Water Bottle | $7 | Generic, 12 oz | |
| Sunscreen | $8 | Coppertone Sport SPF 100, 1.5 oz | |
| Body Glide Balm | $7 | Mini stick | |
| Gear Bag | $13 | Drawstring, basic | |
| Total | $97 | ||
| Performance | Triathlon Suit | $50 | TYR Competitor, youth, aero |
| Towel | $12 | Speedo Microfiber, large | |
| Extra Water Bottle | $8 | Elite Fly, 18 oz | |
| Sunscreen | $8 | Banana Boat Ultra SPF 100, 2 oz | |
| Body Glide Balm | $7 | Original, larger | |
| Gear Bag | $15 | Under Armour, durable | |
| Total | $100 | ||
| Comfort | Triathlon Suit | $45 | Zoot Sports, youth, comfy |
| Towel | $10 | Rainleaf Microfiber, soft | |
| Extra Water Bottle | $6 | Nalgene, 12 oz | |
| Sunscreen | $7 | Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 100, 1.5 oz | |
| Body Glide Balm | $6 | Anti-Chafe, medium | |
| Gear Bag | $12 | Adidas Drawstring, padded | |
| Total | $86 |
Budget
Triathlon Suit: $50 (Zone3 Activate, youth)
Towel: $12 (Microfiber, quick-dry)
Extra Water Bottle: $7 (Generic, 12 oz)
Sunscreen: $8 (Coppertone Sport SPF 100, 1.5 oz)
Body Glide Balm: $7 (Mini stick)
Gear Bag: $13 (Drawstring, basic)
Total: $97
Performance
Triathlon Suit: $50 (TYR Competitor, youth, aero)
Towel: $12 (Speedo Microfiber, large)
Extra Water Bottle: $8 (Elite Fly, 18 oz)
Sunscreen: $8 (Banana Boat Ultra SPF 100, 2 oz)
Body Glide Balm: $7 (Original, larger)
Gear Bag: $15 (Under Armour, durable)
Total: $100
Comfort
Triathlon Suit: $45 (Zoot Sports, youth, comfy)
Towel: $10 (Rainleaf Microfiber, soft)
Extra Water Bottle: $6 (Nalgene, 12 oz)
Sunscreen: $7 (Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 100, 1.5 oz)
Body Glide Balm: $6 (Anti-Chafe, medium)
Gear Bag: $12 (Adidas Drawstring, padded)
Total: $86
Nutrition & Hydration (~$20–$28)
| Option | Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Energy Gels | $15 | GU Energy, 5-pack |
| Electrolyte Drink | $10 | Gatorade powder, 10 servings | |
| Protein Bars | $14 | CLIF, 5-pack | |
| Total | $39 | ||
| Performance | Energy Gels | $12 | Hammer Gel, 6-pack |
| Electrolyte Drink | $8 | Nuun tablets, 10 servings | |
| Protein Bars | $8 | RXBAR, 5-pack | |
| Total | $28 | ||
| Comfort | Energy Gels | $10 | Skratch Labs, 5-pack |
| Electrolyte Drink | $6 | Powerade powder, 10 servings | |
| Protein Bars | $6 | Kind Bars, 5-pack | |
| Total | $22 |
Budget
Energy Gels: $15 (GU Energy, 5-pack)
Electrolyte Drink: $10 (Gatorade powder, 10 servings)
Protein Bars: $14 (CLIF, 5-pack)
Total: $39
Performance
Energy Gels: $12 (Hammer Gel, 6-pack)
Electrolyte Drink: $8 (Nuun tablets, 10 servings)
Protein Bars: $8 (RXBAR, 5-pack)
Total: $28
Comfort
Energy Gels: $10 (Skratch Labs, 5-pack)
Electrolyte Drink: $6 (Powerade powder, 10 servings)
Protein Bars: $6 (Kind Bars, 5-pack)
Total: $22
Training Cost ($345)
| Item | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Training | 12 weeks, May 19–Aug 1, Mon–Fri, 6 AM–9 AM | $300 |
| Hours | 180 hours | - |
| Hourly Cost | $300 / 180 hours | $1.67 |
| Race Entry Fee | Sprint Triathlon Entry | $45 |
| Total | $345 |
Details
Training: $300 (12 weeks, May 19–Aug 1, Mon–Fri, 6 AM–9 AM)
Hours: 180 hours
Hourly Cost: $1.67 ($300 / 180 hours)
Race Entry Fee: $45 (Sprint Triathlon Entry)
Total: $345
Total Sponsor Covers: $1,000 (Gear: ~$548–$665 + Training: $300 + Race Entry: $45)
Tips for Participants
- Rent bikes to keep costs low.
- Rash guards protect from sun during swims.
- Choose comfy gear for a better race day.
- Kids/students: Confirm coverage with Desert Juggernauts.