Desert JuggernautsCosts Breakdown
Gear and Training for a 1.5-Mile Swim, 10-Mile Bike, 3.1-Mile Run
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.
GEAR BREAKDOWN
Equipment by Category
| 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 | |
| Performance | Swim Cap | $8 | Speedo silicone, youth |
| Goggles | $18 | TYR Special Ops 2.0, youth | |
| Fins | $30 | Arena Powerfin Pro, youth | |
| Water Shoes | $22 | Vibram FiveFingers, youth | |
| Wetsuit | $120 | Zone3 Adventure, youth | |
| Comfort | Swim Cap | $10 | TYR Long Hair, youth |
| Goggles | $25 | Speedo Vanquisher 2.0, youth | |
| Fins | $35 | Speedo Biofuse, youth | |
| Water Shoes | $28 | Merrell Hydro Moc, youth | |
| Wetsuit | $150 | Roka Maverick MX, youth |
Total Cost Summary
Training
12 weeks, May 19–Aug 1, 6 AM–9 AM
$300
Race Entry
Sprint triathlon registration
$45
Gear (All Categories)
Swimming, Cycling, Running, Transition
~$480–$795
Total Per Student
$825–$1,140