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(CLEVELAND, OH)—Tri CLE Rock Roll Run is proud to announce  that it has been named the Best Sprint Triathlon by USA TODAY’S 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025. This recognition places Tri CLE at the top of multisport events nationwide, highlighting the race’s exceptional course, community engagement, and impact in promoting triathlon accessibility. Tri CLE, which debuted in Cleveland on August 21, 2021, was designed with Cleveland in mind. Since its inception, the event has rapidly gained attention and after ranking #4 in 2024, has now claimed the #1 spot in 2025. Mark Brandt, Founder and CEO of Tri CLE, expressed his gratitude for the support from the Cleveland community and voters across the country: “Winning this award is an incredible honor and testament to the passionate triathlon community we’ve built in Cleveland. When I founded Tri CLE, my goal was to showcase our amazing city. I wanted to see a triathlon in our own backyard. To see our race recognized on a national lev...