2025 USA Pentathlon Multisport National Championships

Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | Charlotte, NC, United States

USA Pentathlon Multisport (USAPM) is proud to host the 2025 National Championships and Open Camp & Competition, taking place December 8 to 14, 2025, on the vibrant campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This annual event marks the pinnacle of the USAPM season, bringing together athletes of all ages and skill levels for a week of elite training, spirited competition, and community celebration.

The five-day open training camp (December 8–12) will give athletes the chance to train across all disciplines - swimming, fencing, laser shooting, running, and the UIPM official obstacle course - at world-class facilities, including the Huntersville Aquatic Center, the United States Performance Center Fencing Gym, and UNCC’s Field 13b. The National Championships will follow on December 13 to 14, showcasing the best of American pentathlon talent as athletes compete for national titles and valuable international ranking points heading into the 2026 season.

Participants and spectators will enjoy a unique Olympic-style atmosphere centered around the United States Performance Center, home to the nation’s top high-performance athletes. With events open to Youth, Junior, Senior, and Masters categories, and international athletes invited to compete, the 2025 National Championships promise an inspiring week of athletic excellence and community connection.

Join us in Charlotte as we celebrate the spirit of modern pentathlon - fencing, swimming, obstacle, laser shooting, and running - all in one action-packed week. Whether you’re competing, coaching, or cheering from the sidelines, this event represents the next step on the road to LA 2028 and the future of USA Pentathlon Multisport.

  • Camp Dates

    December 8-12, 2025 

  • Competition Dates

    December 13 & 14, 2025

  • Location

    University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    9201 University City Blvd

    Charlotte, NC 28223-0001

  • Certification

    Official UIPM Obstacle Course

    National Ranking Points

    Open International Entry

Date

Time (ET)

Event

Location

Friday, December 12

5:00 PM

Technical Meeting

USPC Portal Building 201

Saturday, December 13

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Fencing

USPC Fencing Gym


2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Obstacle

UNCC Field 13b

Sunday, December 14

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Swim

Huntersville Aquatic


11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Laser Run

UNCC Field 13b


Immediately Following

Awards

UNCC Field 13b


  • Competition Rules

    Fencing: Up to 5, grounded pistes

    Swimming: 25m indoor

    Obstacle: 2 lane, UIPM official course

    Running Course: Turf field

    Laser Run: Up to 18 + 2 reserves

  • Competition Distances

    Swim:

    U11, U9: 50m

    U15, U13: 100m

    S/J/Y19/Y17: 200m

    Masters: 100m

    Laser Run:

    U11, U9: 2 x 300

    U15, U13: TBD- decided at technical meeting

    S/J/Y19/Y17: 5 x 600

    Masters: TBD

Athletes who are attending the USAPM Charlotte Open Camp will check in at the venue of your first training session.

All USAPM event registrations include an Event Day License for the duration of the event. To be rostered on any Team USA event or to be ranked, you must be a yearly member of USA Pentathlon Multisport and in good standing. To find out more visit: USA Pentathlon Multisport Memberships.

Competition Venues