Race With Us.
5K to ultra-marathon. Sprint tri to Ironman. Half marathons, full marathons, and everything in between — this community is built for every kind of endurance athlete who refuses to quit.
Upcoming
Races.
Cascade 70.3
The Columbia River swim is fast and current-assisted. The bike takes you through apple orchards and canyon switchbacks. The run is a single loop through Wenatchee Riverfront Park.
Puget Sound Ironman
Two-loop open-water swim in Commencement Bay. The bike course circumnavigates the Tacoma Narrows — exposed, windy, relentless. The marathon run is a four-loop course through Point Defiance Park.
Rainier 5K & 10K
Flat, fast, and beginner-friendly. Choose your distance — 5K or 10K. This is where first-timers discover they're actually athletes, and veterans chase PRs with Rainier as a backdrop.
Chicago Marathon
World Marathon Major. Flat, fast course through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. One of the best spectator experiences in the sport — a million fans on the course.
Every distance. Every athlete.
5K, 10K, half marathons, marathons, ultra-marathons, sprint tris, and Ironman — regional circuits across the country. Members get priority entry and $15 off every registration.
Featured
Races.
The races every athlete has on their bucket list. Iconic courses, massive fields, unforgettable finishes.
TCS New York City Marathon
The world's largest marathon. Five boroughs, two million spectators lining every mile. From Staten Island to Central Park — this is the one that changes you.
3 marquee races · Updated weekly
Browse all races on the map →The Wall.
Your Photos.
Member-submitted race-day moments. Bibs, mud-streaked grins, finish chutes, and 5 a.m. transition zones. This is what the league looks like.
Marcus T. crosses mile 26.2 at Puget Sound — first Ironman finish at age 47
Swim start chaos — Cedar Ridge Olympic
Cascade Velo Club — 34 members, 6 podiums in 2025
Sarah K. — AG podium 3 races running. "The course beat me at Cedar Ridge last year. Not this time."
T1 at 5:47 a.m. — the fog hasn't lifted yet
Open water chop — Commencement Bay
Priya M. taped her number on crooked and still crossed the chute crying
Northgate Masters — 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, every week
Derek O. — finished Cascade 70.3 at 62 years old, fourth AG podium
Got race photos? Every member can submit to the gallery.
Join to Submit Your Photos →These Are
Your People.
"I taped my number on crooked. I forgot my timing chip in the car and had to sprint back. I came out of the swim last in my wave. I crossed the finish line crying so hard I couldn't breathe. Best day of my life."
Crossed at midnight. Heard his name called over the PA. Said "I am an Ironman" was the only thing he could think.
"Cedar Ridge beat me last year. I flatted on the descent, lost 12 minutes, finished 4th by 47 seconds. I trained that descent every Saturday for six months. This year I took the podium by 3 minutes."
F35-39 division. Qualified for Nationals off Cedar Ridge.
"I started triathlon at 58 because my cardiologist told me I needed to move more. I swim Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. in a lane with people half my age. I have finished every race I've started."
M60-64 AG Podium at Cascade 70.3. Northgate Masters anchor lane.
Split Times.
Every Second.
| # | BIB | Athlete | AG | Swim | T1 | Bike | T2 | Run | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 047 | Ryan Castellano | M30-34 | 9:12 | 0:48 | 28:33 | 0:31 | 17:44 | 56:48 |
| 2 | 012 | Sarah Kowalczyk | F35-39 | 9:44 | 0:52 | 29:11 | 0:29 | 18:02 | 58:18 |
| 3 | 089 | James Nguyen | M40-44 | 10:01 | 1:02 | 28:58 | 0:44 | 18:31 | 59:16 |
| 4 | 134 | Priya Mehta | F25-29 | 9:55 | 0:59 | 30:14 | 0:36 | 18:48 | 1:00:32 |
| 5 | 203 | Derek Okafor | M60-64 | 11:22 | 1:15 | 31:04 | 0:52 | 20:11 | 1:04:44 |
| 6 | 067 | Aisha Williams | F45-49 | 10:33 | 1:08 | 32:19 | 0:41 | 21:03 | 1:05:44 |
| 7 | 291 | Marcus Tran | M45-49 | 12:44 | 1:31 | 33:02 | 1:04 | 22:17 | 1:10:38 |
Next Steps.
Your Roadmap.
From your first 5K to crossing an Ironman finish line — here's how to get there with Death Before DNF.
Find Your Race
Browse our interactive global race map. Filter by distance — 5K to Ironman — or search destination races in cities like London, Tokyo, and Sydney.
Open Race MapPick Your Distance
Not sure where to start? First-timers crush a 5K or Sprint Tri. Veterans chase 70.3s and Ironmans. Every distance is a finish line worth crossing.
Browse DistancesJoin the Community
Become a Death Before DNF member. Get priority registration, age-group rankings, gear discounts, and access to the community of athletes who refuse to quit.
View MembershipBuild Your Training Plan
Whether you have 8 weeks or 8 months, a structured plan is the difference between surviving and racing. Start with our beginner-to-advanced guides.
Coming SoonTrack Your Progress
Log your workouts, monitor split times, and watch your fitness climb. Your personal dashboard keeps every PR, every race, every breakthrough in one place.
Coming SoonRace Day
You trained. You showed up. Now execute. Cross the finish line and earn your place on the results board. The DNF is not in your vocabulary.
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Pick Your
Race.
5K to ultra-marathon. Sprint tri to Ironman. You've seen the finishes, the 5 a.m. start lines, the mud-streaked grins. The door is open — pick your distance.
Single Race Entry
Test the water. One race, full experience.
- ✓Entry to one race of choice
- ✓Timing chip included
- ✓Finisher medal + race kit
- ✓Post-race results access
- ✓Community gallery submission
Annual Individual
Full season access. Every race in the circuit.
- ✓All 12 circuit races included
- ✓Timing chip access all season
- ✓15% off race-day gear at partner shops
- ✓Priority registration (48hr early access)
- ✓Community gallery + member spotlight eligible
- ✓Digital race bib archive
- ✓Age-group ranking tracked all season
Annual Household
Two athletes. One league. Same finish chute.
- ✓All Individual benefits × 2 athletes
- ✓Shared household kit discount (20%)
- ✓Joint training group access
- ✓Household leaderboard tracking
- ✓Two priority registration slots
- ✓Family photo gallery features
All memberships include timing chip access · No hidden fees · Cancel anytime