Ambassador Highlight: Erica Knauff
Wildflower Experience Expands Legacy with New Sponsors and Charities for 2025
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Ambassador Highlight: Sam Clark
Ambassador Highlight: Scott DeFilippis
Betty Squad wins September Club/Team Challenge
Special Registration Offers
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Registration Refund Insurance
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Bring Out Your Inner Wildflower: The Ultimate Women’s Triathlon Experience!
Wildflower Weekend Yoga Retreat
Running Trails
Traveling + Camping Tips for Wildflower
Finally, My First Wildflower Experience
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Camping & Racing With My Tri Club
CBCG Professional Triathlete Andrew Langfield Gets It All Done
Ambassador: Marguerite Harris
The Classic Races: Timeless Wildflower
Sight Set on Triathlon
The Journey of Being Last
Kevin Jervis and Katherine Hoolihan Win 2018 Wildflower Experience Triathlon Collegiate Race
Rudy von Berg and Heather Jackson Win 2018 Wildflower Triathlon Experience Long Course Race
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The Voices of Wildflower
Karen Aydelott Doesn’t Believe In Limits
Young and Determined
Featured Athlete: Chad Crittenden
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Featured Athlete: Breezy Bochenek
Featured Athlete – Amy Berkin Chavez
Wildflower, On a Dare…
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“What Do I Eat on Race Day?” — Part 2
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Featured Athlete – Maurice Van Galder
The Wildflower Triathlon Experience Announces Full Festival Line-Up for May 4-6th, 2018
Featured Athlete: Moira Horan
“What Do I Eat on Race Day?”
Wildflower Experience Festival Entertainment Line-up
Featured Athlete: Massimo “Mo” Morson, 10 yrs old
CLIF BAR® NAMED OFFICIAL ENERGY BAR OF WILDFLOWER EXPERIENCE
Featured Athlete: Belen Ramirez
Driven to Live
It’s Time to TRI
Featured Athlete: Cassidy Robinson
Featured Athlete: Elizabeth Sugarman
Featured Athlete: Christine Scott
The “Woodstock” of Triathlons
Announcing Partnership with Firestone Walker Brewery
Ambassador – Jean Claude Constandse
Twice the Fun – Wildflower Squared
A Wildflower Family Affair
Wildflower Triathlon Experience Returns
Wildflower Family, Friends and Memories
Triathlon isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life filled with connections, adventures, and unforgettable experiences. That much is true for Erica Knauff, whose journey began in 2006 in Sacramento due to family connections. “I got into triathlon shortly after moving to Sacramento in 2005,” Erica recalls. “I heard about Team in Training and started learning about local events in Northern California. My dad was a triathlete when he was a State Lifeguard at Silver Strand Coronado State Beach, so it was something we could share.” Erica’s passion for triathlon also grew thanks to the amazing communities she’s been part of. From the Sacramento State Tri Team to the Yuba-Sutter Tri Club and OneTRIbe Multisport, these groups gave her mentorship, encouragement, and lifelong friendships. “I even took my first women’s triathlon class with Coach Dan Foster at TBF Training,” she says. “That’s where it all started for me.”
In fact, Erica’s club involvement is part of what spurred her excitement for Wildflower. Wildflower has always been more than just a race for Erica—it’s been her “unicorn” event, or the event she’s always had on her bucket list. “I first heard about Wildflower from Troy and Robin Soares with Auburn’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Sacramento Tri Club. Then I saw it in triathlon magazines, and it just seemed magical,” she explains. Life, however, had other plans. Between grad school and her law enforcement career, Erica never found the time to make it to Wildflower. “My mom, who was in the California Army National Guard, used to see Wildflower athletes biking by during her drill weekends at Camp Roberts. That connection always made it special for me,” Erica shares. “Now I’m finally making it happen, and I couldn’t be more excited.”
Some of you might be asking, “what makes Wildflower so unique?” Well, Erica is here to answer that question, and she truly believes it’s a one-of-a-kind event. “It’s not just a race—it’s an experience,” she says. “The energy is incredible. You have the weekend-long festivities, the concerts, the camping, and this amazing community of triathletes. It’s like nothing else.” To Erica, Wildflower represents everything she loves about the sport. “It’s the planning, the preparation, the shared excitement with friends and teammates. Everyone there knows how much effort it takes to get to Wildflower, and that’s what makes it so special. It’s a true adventure,” she says. Pass forward to 2025, and Erica is diving into the full Wildflower experience with enthusiasm. “From the moment I drive through the gate to setting up my tent, hanging out with friends, and meeting new people—I’m excited for all of it,” she says. “The music, the yoga, the merch, the medals—it’s going to be amazing.” Erica’s Facebook group, Wildflower Triathlon, is buzzing with the same energy. With 830 members, the group is a hub for training tips, event updates, and shared excitement. “We’re all in this together—training, camping, racing, and just enjoying the Wildflower vibe,” Erica says. “It’s going to be a reunion for so many of us.”
When reflecting on her triathlon journey, Erica has plenty of proud moments, such as taking second place at the 2011 Vineman Half Aquabike. But it’s the nostalgic races that stand out the most. “Racing Morro Bay 70.3 was special because I was a State Park Ranger and trained at Camp SLO. Those races stay with you,” she says. It’s about the memories and special moments in triathlon for Erica, and she’s ready to build on that this year at Wildflower. “Triathlon has given me so much—friendships, memories, challenges, and triumphs,” she says. “Wildflower is the perfect place to celebrate all of that. It’s not just about the finish line; it’s about the entire journey. I can’t wait to experience everything I’ve dreamed of for so long,” Erica says. As Erica prepares to join her fellow triathletes at Lake San Antonio, her excitement is a testament to what makes Wildflower truly magical. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, first-timer, or spectator, Wildflower promises an unforgettable adventure. For Erica Knauff, it’s the adventure of a lifetime.