US Military Endurance Sports

Cycling Club

The USMES Cycling Club is comprised of athletes of all ages and abilities.  The cycling club is focused on participating in competitive and non-competitive cycling events in all USMES operating regions.  In addition to the regional events, the Cycling Club is also focused on several national events including the Sean Coleman Memorial Race, Sea Otter Cycling Classic, Armed Forces Classic, and National Cycling Championships.  Masters athletes will have additional team events.  Seasonal cycling camps and skill development clinics are held throughout the year in support USMES cyclists—the largest team camp is held each year in Tucson, Arizona (typically in March).  Contact the USMES Cycling Club management: (cycling@usmes.org).

Triathlon Club

USMES Triathlon Club is comprised of age-group amateur and some professional triathletes who compete in events around the world.  Although the sport of triathlon is typically a solo endeavor, USMES manages an events calendar to link athletes together at races, provides logistical support at several focus events, and has identified key triathlon sponsorships to help defray the cost of training and participating in the sport.  Contact the USMES Triathlon Club management is: (tri@usmes.org).

Running Club

The USMES Running Club was introduced in 2015 and is focused on supporting competitive athletes participating in endurance running.  Athletes that participate in shorter events are welcome in the program but focus races will target longer competitive events.  High quality running apparel, running specific sponsorships, education, mentorship, and running camps are all available to team members.  Contact the USMES Running Club management: (eric@usmes.org).

Adventure Racing Club

The USMES Adventure Racing Club was also introduced in 2015 and is focused on supporting adventure racers competing in national and international caliber events.  Athletes with any level of experience are welcome to join the club.  High-quality adventure racing equipment and apparel specific sponsorships, education, mentorship, and an Adventure Racing Camp are all available to USMES members.  Contact the USMES Adventure Racing management: (mandy.midgett@usmes.org).

Adaptive Athletics

Wounded, ill or injured veteran and adaptive athletes in USMES participate within the full span of USMES clubs and teams.  The USMES Elite Adaptive Athletes are also supported through the USMES Elite Athlete Program and all other adaptive veteran athletes participate as club athletes.  Within the Club Program, USMES provides additional support to adaptive veteran athletes that may have specific equipment, logistical, or mentorship/coaching requirements.   USMES typically will host four (space limited) skill development camps for wounded, ill, or injured veteran cyclists in places like San Diego, Tucson, Washington DC, and Colorado Springs.  Additionally, adaptive veteran athletes interested in learning more about Paralympic and adaptive competition, official classification, and event participation can receive assistance and information from the Adaptive Program management: (adaptive@usmes.org).