Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival

The Columbus Triathlon and Multisport Festival has something for everyone of all ages and ability levels! Races include beginner, sprint, Olympic, and ⅓ iron distances in triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, and aquathlons as well as 3k/6k open water swims and 5k/10k/15k run only distances. Participants call the Columbus Triathlon one of the best events in Ohio because of our positive and friendly community of support! It's a small race with a big race atmosphere. Plus there is free training help along with awesome race tees, event photos, finisher medals and a post-race meal! Race assured that we will ensure the safety of all athletes, have medical support and law enforcement on site, adhere to all Federal, State and Local ordinances and implement mandated COVID-19 protocols to limit the spread of the virus so you can achieve your goals! All are welcome at the Columbus Triathlon and Multisport Festival.

Additional Information & Details Can Be Found In The Athlete Guide Under RACE INFO.

Overview 
The course will take you through the rural and beautiful countryside of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, due south of Columbus, Ohio. The swim takes place at Deer Creek Lake. With a nice long beach, we’re able to keep racers close to shore even with longer distance races so you can be confident and calm during the race. Racers will swim out and back along the beachfront. The water is shallower near the shore and you can touch in most if not all places there, but on the backside of the course you will not be able to touch bottom. Beginner triathletes should be able to touch bottom the entire swim course however this is an open lake and we can’t control the bottom of the lake but just swim towards shore if you cannot touch bottom and need a break or are feeling uncomfortable. The transition area will be in the parking lots up the hill from the beach. Athletes will be on a paved lot as they transition from segment to segment. The bike course goes around Deer Creek on a loop with all right turns and 298 feet of elevation. The bike is on a paved road open to motorized traffic and the run is on a flat paved path out and back course inside of the park. Please note that although police and park rangers will be on the bike and run courses athletes must still obey all traffic laws and be aware of their surroundings for everyone's, including their own, safety. Athletes will finish in the parking lots next to the transition area and then can celebrate their accomplishments with post-race food and drinks. 

 
Maps
Swim
300m: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5888091100
     i. Beginners go down the beach 1 time on this course

750m Loop: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5888088232 
     i. Sprint athletes swim this course 1 time counter clockwise
     ii. Olympic & ⅓ Iron athletes swim this course 2 times counter clockwise
     iii. 3k swimmers complete this course 4 times counter clockwise
     iv. 6k swimmers complete this course 8 times counter clockwise

Bike
7-mile out and back course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5888075317 
     i. Beginners ride out and back for a total of 7 miles.

13-mile course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5888070064
     i. Sprinters ride clockwise to complete 1 loop for 13 total miles
     ii. Olympic racers ride clockwise to for 2 loops for 26 total miles
     iii. The ⅓ Iron race is 3 clockwise loops for 39 total miles

Run
1.5 Miles: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5888050465
     i. Beginners and sprint duathlon (first run only) complete this course once for 1.5 miles total of running

5k: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5667029638 
     i. Sprint racers complete this 1 time for a 5k (3.1 miles)
     ii. Olympic racers complete this 2 times for a total of 10k (6.2 miles)
     iii. ⅓ Iron athletes complete this 3 times for 9.3 total miles

The Transition Area
You must store all your gear in the transition area and enter the transition area between each leg of the race. The transition area will be split into zones and racers will rack their bikes in the designated zones. You can put your bike anywhere on the designated racks and store your stuff below/next to your bike. Open swimmers and aqua-runners will have a designated zone in the transition area to store their stuff. Run only participants will not be allowed in the transition area. Transition entrance and exits will be marked with signs.

Here are some transition area guidelines:

• The transition area is limited to only athletes (run only not permitted); spectators are not allowed in the transition area.
• You will be asked to use the racks labeled for your specific race type and distance. Please only rack in those areas.
• To learn more about how to transition please visit: https://beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1488  

SWIM IN & RUN OUT (ALSO RUN IN FOR THE 1ST DUATHLON RUN) are on the same side of the transition area, closest to the water. You can walk or run to your rack to get your bike. Grab your bike, put on a helmet and head to Bike Out (opposite end of transition towards the registration tent). If you are doing the Aquathlon, you can head out to the run segment of your race. After you finish your bike portion of the race you may run or walk to run out and then complete the run segment of your race. Be sure to cross the finish line at the end of your race.

BIKE IN & BIKE OUT are on the opposite site of the transition area (from swim in and run out). Remember that you must wear a helmet when you are on your bike. Additionally you must put your helmet on before you leave the transition area (after you have exited the swim and picked up your bike in the transition area). You can walk or run your bike to the Mount Line, but may not ride your bike inside the transition area. Mount your bike after you cross the Mount Line and Dismount your bike before you cross the Dismount Line. Again you walk or run your bike back to your rack after you have finished your transition leg. Aquabikers will finish the race in transition and when ready walk over to the finish line for food and a celebration of completion. Everyone else, after your bike is complete, head to the run portion of your race. 

All Aid Stations 
Aid Stations are an essential part of the race course and can help maintain your energy and effort throughout the race. We will have multiple aid stations on the race course. The aid station inside of the transition area and on the swim course will be self-serve and the aid stations on the run course will be manned, unless the race director says otherwise during the pre-race meetings. We will have hydration and refueling products at each aid station. Racers may also carry all of their own aid and hydration on course or leave their refueling products next to the course. If you place your own aid on course, please be sure your aid is clearly labeled and that you do not interfere with directional signs or other athletes on course as you place or access your aid. Races begin at 7:15am so be sure your aid is in place before that time.

Aid Station Locations
Swim Course: There will be a table in the water along the beach for our long distance swimmers to use as needed. You are also welcome to put your own aid on the table to access during the race. 

Bike Course: There will not be an aid station on course.

Run Course: There are 3 aid stations on course that can be accessed multiple times throughout your run. The aid stations will be at:

• Exit of transition area
• 1.5 mile route turn around
• Roundabout at the furthest end of the 5k run course

Swim FAQ
WETSUITS: If the water temperature is below 78 degrees we will be wetsuit legal. This means you can wear a wetsuit if you want, but you do not have to wear one.

SWIM CAPS: Please be sure you wear a swim cap for safety. We will give you a swim cap on race day.

COURSE: See the course maps linked above. The courses will be marked with colorful buoys.

DISTANCES:
The 6000m Swim is 8 laps on a 750m loop.
The 3000m Swim is 4 laps on a 750m loop.
The 1500m Swim is 2 laps on a 750m loop.
The 750m Swim is 1 lap on a 750m loop.
The 300m beginner swim is a point to point swim one way down the beach in shallow water.

EMERGENCIES: If you need to be rescued by a lifeguard throw your arms and hands in the air (call out if you can). If you need a rescue you will not be allowed to continue the race, unless you are cleared by our medical staff. If you are allowed to continue, you will be DQ’d from the race results. Along the shore the water will be shallow enough that you can stop, stand, rest or walk. If you want to walk, the water must be above your belly button. Beginner swimmers will be able to touch the bottom for nearly the whole course. On the 750m swim loop, you cannot touch bottom on the backside of the course. Know your limits, it’s ok to ask for help, at the end of the day this is a fun event and we do not want a fun day to turn into a medical emergency.

TO TRANSITION & OPEN SWIM FINISH: Once you have completed your swim, exit the water and run up the beach to the transition area or the finish line. Follow the flags, chalk and signs.

SWIM CUT OFF: Everyone must have completed the swim course by 10:00am. This should give everyone plenty of time to complete this segment of the race.

Bike FAQ
WHAT BIKE TO USE: You can ride most any upright human powered bike in the race including but not limited to road bikes (10 speed), mountain bikes, & hybrid bikes.

HELMET: Remember that you must wear a helmet when you are on your bike. Additionally you must put your helmet on before you leave the transition area (after you have exited the swim and picked up your bike in the transition area).

DRAFTING IS NOT ALLOWED: Please refer to the USA Triathlon rules for more information.  

COURSE MARKINGS: The bike course is marked with 18"x24" yard signs with directional arrows. There will be a sign at each turn, so if you do not see a sign, please proceed straight. All turns are marked with signs. We DO NOT make any marks on the roadway surface, so please ignore all paint on the road surface. These are from other races and may take you off course.

SAFETY: The roads are open to traffic, so please obey traffic laws unless law enforcement tells you otherwise. Law enforcement will be on all corners and in major intersections. You may have the right of way but cars may not know this, so be alert. Please stay within your lane when turning; avoid oncoming traffic when turning. Please ride on the RIGHT side of your lane as close to the WHITE line as possible unless you are passing or it is unsafe. DO NOT pass cars unless you are instructed to do so as you would not want them to turn into you. Should you have an emergency, alert another rider so they can get help. Be sure you obey the traffic laws unless an officer is present and allows you to proceed & has stopped all the cars. Please put safety first, and have a great race!

COURSE MAPS: Please review the course maps before the race. It is your responsibility to know the course.

Beginners ride out and back to complete 7 miles
Sprinters ride clockwise around the lake to complete 1 loop for 13 total miles
Olympic ride clockwise around the lake to complete 2 loops for 26 total miles
The ⅓ Iron race is 3 loops for 39 total miles

When athletes are done they head to the transition area to finish or transition to the next segment.

If you are participating in the olympic or 1/3 iron races please do not enter back into the park when you are starting your 2nd/3rd loop, just continue past the parks beach entrance until you have completed the proper number of loops. You must keep track of your own loops but with a bike computer this is easy to do.

BIKE CUT OFF: Everyone must have completed the bike course by 11:00am. This should give everyone plenty of time to complete this segment of the race.

Run FAQ
COURSE MAPS: Please review the course maps before the race. It is your responsibility to know the course. The run course is marked with signs, cones and chalk. If you do not see a sign, cone or chalk/spray arrow keep going straight. There will also be volunteers on course as well. All runs will be out and back.

There will be one common 5k, out and back, course used by all athletes; except beginner tri/du and sprint du first run which will do the 1.5 mile course.

If you are running 1.5 miles you will turn around at the first water station.
If you are running 3.1-miles you will complete 1 lap of the course.
If you are running 6.2-miles you will complete 2 laps of the course.
If you are running 9.3-miles you will complete 3 laps of the course.

RUN CUT OFF: Everyone must have completed the run course by 1:00pm. This should give everyone plenty of time to complete this segment of the race.

The Finish Line
All athletes, except aquabikers, will have the same finish line where you walk, jog or run through an inflatable arch. Open water swimmers need to run up the beach and through the finish line to record your finish time, it is recommended to keep a pair of sandals/shoes at the beach to put on for your jog to the finish line. Aquabikers will finish the race in transition and when ready walk over to the finish line for food and a celebration of completion. Everyone else will finish their run race segment by running through the finish line arch. Please remove your timing chip and strap after you cross the finish line and hand it to a finish line attendant.

Additional Maps
Below you will find images of the transition area layout and the site map.

Event Pricing: Register Early and Save $$$

Early Bird Registration: Until April 22
Regular Registration: April 23 - June 22
Late Registration: June 23 - July 23
Last Minute Registration: July 24 - August 2

We leave online registration open through race morning, so register anytime and come on out and race with us! 
Since this event is USA Triathlon sanctioned paper registration will not be accepted and you must register online through your phone, tablet or computer.

3k & 6k Open Swim

● Early Bird $65; Regular $70; Late $75; Last Minute $80

Beginner Triathlon & Duathlon

● Early Bird $85; Regular $90; Late $95; Last Minute $100

Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike & Aquathlon

● Early Bird $95; Regular $100; Late $105; Last Minute $110

Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike & Aquathlon

● Early Bird $105; Regular $110; Late $115; Last Minute $120

1/3 Iron Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike & Aquathlon

● Early Bird $115; Regular $120; Late $125; Last Minute $130

5k, 10k & 15k Walk/Run

● Early Bird $40; Regular $45; Late $50; Last Minute $55

Virtual Races

● $45 Until July 1; $55 After

Relay Races Available In Sprint, Olympic & 1/3 Iron Distances For 2 or 3 Team Members

 ● Early Bird $175-195; Regular $180-200; Late $185-205; Last Minute $190-210

Our races are USA Triathlon (USAT) Sanctioned Events, which ensures athlete safety as well as insurance protection in the event that an incident does occur. All participants in the event must have a valid USAT membership. Participants can choose from a single-event Bronze Membership, which provides accidental medical coverage during this event or an annual Silver, Gold or Platinum membership which is valid for unlimited participation in USAT Sanctioned events for 365 days from the date of purchase.

The event price reflects the cost for athletes who hold a USAT membership. If you do not have a USAT membership you must purchase a Bronze Single Event membership for this event with your registration for a cost of $13 (short) or $18 (intermediate) depending on the distance of the race. USAT classifies the race distances of short to include beginner and sprint races. Intermediate distances include Olympic and 1/3 iron races. Relay and single discipline events such as swim only or run only races regardless of distance will only have a cost of $6. This is a new change USAT implemented on 1/16/2024.

Additionally youth 17 and under can purchase a Youth & Junior Digital annual membership for $10 or can purchase a Premier Membership for $30 which will cover the athlete for an unlimited amount of time until their 18th birthday.

Athletes 18-23 are eligible for a Young Adult annual membership for a reduced rate of $40.

All race fees collected are non-refundable but are transferrable. USAT membership pricing and event pricing does not include online credit card processing fees.

Additional Information & Details Can Be Found In The Athlete Guide Under RACE INFO.

Race Overview
The Columbus Triathlon and Multisport Festival has something for everyone, including all ages and ability levels! Races include beginner, sprint, olympic, and ⅓ iron distances in triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, and aquathlons, and various open swim distances and run only races which we also welcome casual walkers to attend so that there is something for everyone in the family! Racers call the Columbus Triathlon one of the best events in Ohio because of our positive, friendly community of support! Plus there is free training help, along with awesome race swag including super soft event tees, in-race pictures, finisher medals, custom race bibs and a post-race meal! Race assured that we will ensure the safety of all athletes, have medical support and law enforcement on site, adhere to all federal, state and local ordinances, and implement COVID-19 protocols to limit the spread of the virus, so you can achieve your goals! All are welcome at the Columbus Triathlon and Multisport Festival. Come check us out at: ColumbusTriathlon.com

Race Distances
Beginner Triathlon or Duathlon = 300m Swim / 7 Mile Bike / 1.5 Mile Run (First Duathlon Run is 1.5 Miles)
Sprint Races = 750m Swim / 13 Mile Bike / 5k Run (First Duathlon Run is 1.5 Miles)
Olympic Races = 1500m Swim / 26 Mile Bike / 10k Run (First Duathlon Run is 5k)
⅓ Iron Races = 1500m Swim / 39 Mile Bike / 15k Run (First Duathlon Run is 5k)
3k & 6k Swim Only = 1.86mi & 3.73mi Swim
5k, 10k & 15k Run Only = 3.1mi, 6.2mi & 9.3mi Run

Race Descriptions
Triathlon
This is a swim, bike and run event. You must enter the transition area between events. You will cross the finish line when you have completed your event. Transition times do count toward your total time. Your final time will include your swim split, transition 1, bike split, transition 2 and run split.

Aquabike
This is a swim and bike only event. You must enter the transition area between events. You must enter the transition area to get your bike and when you return to transition after your bike ride your race is complete. This is the only event that ends inside of transition. Transition times do count toward your total time. Your final time will include your swim split, transition 1, bike split and transition 2.

Aquathlon
This is a swim and run only event. You must enter the transition area between events, and you will cross the finish line when you have completed your event. You must enter the transition area after your swim, get your running gear and then proceed to the run course. At the end of your run you must cross the finish line. Transition times do count toward your total time. Your final time will include your swim split, transition 1, and run split.

Duathlon
This is a run, followed by a bike and then another run. You must enter the transition area between events. You will cross the finish line when you have completed your event. Transition times do count toward your total time. Your final time will include your run 1 split, transition 1, bike split, transition 2, and run 2 split. The duathlon will start near the “run out” of the transition area.

Open Water Swim
This is a swim event only and will be held on the same course used by the multisport athletes. The start for the open water swim will be the same as all other swimmers (on the beach). Athletes must leave the water and run up to the finish line at the top of the hill to complete their swim.

Run/Walk/Jog
This is a run event only and will be held on the same course used by the multisport athletes. The start for the runs will be near the “run out” of the transition area. Participants must cross the finish line to end the race and receive their overall time.

Race Venue
The Columbus Triathlon and Multisport Festival will take place at Deer Creek State Park Beach in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, which is about 50 miles south of Columbus.

Packet Pick-up and the Start/Finish Lines will be at/near the beachfront. The address is 14403 Crownover Mill Rd, New Holland, OH 43145. Follow the State Park signs for the beach. There is plenty of parking at the beachfront and all the race festivities will be in the main parking lot right up the hill from the beach.

Parking and Restrooms
There will be parking available at the beachfront. Brick and mortar restrooms will be available onsite in addition to portable toilets by the transition area.

Race Awards
We do not offer race awards because we believe everyone is a winner. So enjoy your swag, post-race food and drink, and celebrate your accomplishment with family and friends. 

Our races are sanctioned by USAT, and we submit age group results in the triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and aquabike in 5-year increments to USAT (within 15 days of the race) for the purposes of calculating national rankings and eligibility for USAT Nationals and All American consideration.

Packet Pick-up Procedures
Athletes can pick up their race packets on Friday evening from 6pm-7:30pm or the morning of the race starting at 6am. Packet pickup will be in the furthest parking lot to the right when you pull into the park heading towards the beach; please look for the red and white registration/check-in flag. Packet pickup will work like this: 

• Please register online before you come to packet pick-up. There is no in-person registration at the race venue due to USAT sanctioning however you can register onsite from your cell phone via the columbustriathlon.com website. Registration will remain open online through the start of the last race, so register before you come or again plan to register on your phone. 
• Each person must pickup their own packet as we need every participant to sign a physical waiver prior to participating. Early packet pickup the evening before the event is strongly encouraged to reduce the wait time on race day.
• When you approach the registration tables please give the staff your name and they will hand you your race swag, which includes: 
  • Swim cap - Everyone who will be swimming as a part of their race.
  • Race bib and pins - Every athlete (with the exception of the open water swimmers) will be required to wear a bib number on the front of their body during the final running/finish portion of the race. You can pin the number to you or use a race belt as long as the bib is visible and on the front of your body.
  • Bike sticker - Every athlete in the triathlon, duathlon and aquabike will be required to have a race number sticker on their bike. Bike numbers can be placed on the top tube or seat post.
  • Event tee - Please register at least 2 weeks in advance to be guaranteed a shirt however shirt order inventory will be entered into the registration system so you can see what sizes are available. With that said there are almost always leftover shirts in every size available once registration closes as not everyone who registers will show up and race.
  • Finisher medal - likely given as you cross the finish line, not at registration.

NOTE: You will get your timing chip race morning. Please come back to the registration area for that race morning but if you are just picking up your timing chip that process will be fast. Be sure to know what race number you were assigned at registration as the chip you receive will match your race number.

NOTE: You will get your body markings on race morning. Please see the information below for more information on how you will be marked.​

Start Details
All races will start at the beachfront, with the exception of the duathlons, which start at the run out area of transition. 

There will first be a brief pre-race meeting or you can review all the information in the athlete guide and race website for more information. You may also ask questions of our staff as needed on race day or email/call us with questions in advance of the race. 

Race distances will start in waves (see Start Times below), if a distance (eg: sprint triathlon) has a lot of participants we may have multiple waves (eg: gender or age specific start waves) inside of that specific distance and each wave will take 15-30 minutes to start all racers. Please arrive to your start area 15 minutes prior to the earliest wave start time or you may miss your race start.

All swim race segments will begin in waist high water to avoid dangerous running and jockeying for position from land to water. If you are a fast/advanced swimmer we recommend you start at the front of the group, if you are a slow/beginner swimmer we recommend you start in the back, average swimmers in the middle. We will not tell you where to line up in the water as you know your body, conditioning, experience and comfort level better than we do.

Any athlete that misses their start time will need to alert the starting race timer prior to starting or jumping into another race distance start wave. 

Start Times
Please arrive at your designated start area at least 15 minutes before your race begins. Your race will begin after a brief pre-race meeting. To explain the timeframe below the ⅓ Iron + Olympic Duathlon meeting will begin at 7am and the race is expected to start at 7:15am. The next race meeting will start at 7:15am (likely a few minutes later than 7:15am as the race director and starting timer need to physically travel from the duathlon starting area to the beachfront) and the races are expected to start at 7:30am. This pattern continues every 15 minutes until 8:30am.

7:00am-7:15am: ⅓ Iron + Olympic Duathlons
7:15am-7:30am: ⅓ Iron + Olympic Triathlons, Aquabikes, Aquathlons & 6k + 3k Open Water Swimmers
7:45am-8:00am: Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike & Aquathlon
8:00am-8:15am: Beginner Triathlon​
8:15am-8:30am: Sprint & Beginner Duathlons & All Run Only Distances (5k, 10k & 15k)

1:00pm: Timing is closed & event ends, all athletes must have completed the race.

The Finish Line
All athletes, except aquabikers, will have the same finish line where you walk, jog or run through an inflatable arch. Open water swimmers need to run up the beach and through the finish line to record your finish time, it is recommended to keep a pair of sandals/shoes at the beach to put on for your jog to the finish line. Aquabikers will finish the race in transition and when ready walk over to the finish line for food and a celebration of completion. Everyone else will finish their run race segment by running through the finish line arch. Please remove your timing chip and strap after you cross the finish line and hand it to a finish line attendant.

Post Race​
After the race we will have food and drinks ready for you to enjoy and celebrate your accomplishments! Please stick around to cheer on other competitors or take some food and refreshments home with you.

Results
Results will be available on this website the day of the race: ColumbusTriathlon.com. Results will be submitted to USA Triathlon within 15 days of the race. Results are submitted in 5-year age group increments for the triathlon, duathlon, aquabike and aquathlon for the purposes of USAT rankings.

BEGINNER (MINI/SUPER SPRINT), SPRINT, OLYMPIC & 1/3 IRON RACES
Races For Every Age & Ability In Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, Open Swim, Run/Walk Only and Relay Teams

Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival Highlights
There is a race for everyone from beginner to ironman!
New this year - participate as a relay team with your friends!
Designer finisher medals!
Post race party with food and drink!
Professional in race pictures!
Super soft race tee!
A portion of race proceeds benefit local middle school and high school cross country and track + field teams!
Safe, well marked courses in a beautiful local park!
A fun family friendly race with plenty of fun! 
Check out the extremely detailed athlete race guide prior to race day for answers to every question!
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Many Unique Events; Choose Your Challenge!

TRIATHLONS (Swim, Bike, Run)
● Beginner = 300m swim / 7ml bike / 1.5ml run
● Sprint = 750m swim / 13ml bike / 5k run
● Olympic = 1500m swim / 26ml bike / 10k run
● 1/3 Iron = 1500m swim / 39ml bike / 15k run

DUATHLONS (Run, Bike, Run)
● Beginner = 1.5ml run / 7ml bike / 1.5ml run
● Sprint = 1.5ml Run / 13ml bike / 5k run
● Olympic = 5k run / 26ml bike / 10k run
● 1/3 Iron = 5k run / 39ml bike / 15k run

AQUABIKES (Swim, Bike)
● Sprint = 750m swim / 13ml bike
● Olympic = 1500m swim / 26ml bike
● 1/3 Iron = 1500m swim / 39ml bike

AQUATHLONS (Swim, Run)
● Sprint = 750m swim / 5k run
● Olympic = 1500m swim / 10k run
● 1/3 Iron = 1500m swim / 15k run

OPEN WATER SWIMS (Swim Only)
● 3k Open Water Swim (1.86 Miles)
● 6k Open Water Swim (3.73 Miles)

RUN/WALK/JOG EVENTS (Run Only)
● 5k Run/Walk (3.1 Miles)
● 10k Run/Walk (6.2 Miles)
● 15k Run/Walk (9.3 Miles)

Refunds are not allowed for this race however we do have options. You can defer, change races, donate your entry fee to the charity, switch to a virtual event or purchase event insurance and receive a refund through your insurance claim. If you want to defer your registration to next year you can do that as well as change to another one of our races in the same calendar year.

To defer or change races please do not contact us, simply locate your confirmation email from when you signed up and under your event click the blue hyperlink text that says: Manage Registration

If you would like to switch to a different distance than what you signed up for (for example you signed up for the Sprint Triathlon but want to switch to the Beginner Triathlon or you want to switch to virtual) you can also do that by managing your registration and there is no need to reach out to us as you can make that change quickly and easily.

Please note registration is locked and you as well as the race organizer cannot make any changes within 48 hours of the start of the race. The only change that can be made in that time is when you check in for the race you can let the volunteer or staff member know you wish to downgrade your distance.

Friday, Setup
10:00am-9:00pm: Set-up Transition, Registration, Bike, Run & Swim Courses
6:00pm-7:30pm: Early registration and packet pick-up at the beachfront parking lot (Highly recommended & encouraged!)

Saturday, Race Day
6:00am-8:30am: Registration and packet pick-up at the beachfront parking lot
6:00am-8:30am: Transition check-in for all races


Please arrive at your designated start area at least 15 minutes before your race begins. Your race will begin after a brief pre-race meeting. To explain the timeframe below the ⅓ Iron + Olympic Duathlon meeting will begin at 7am and the race is expected to start at 7:15am. The next race meeting will start at 7:15am (likely a few minutes later than 7:15am as the race director and starting timer need to physically travel from the duathlon starting area to the beachfront) and the races are expected to start at 7:30am. This pattern continues every 15 minutes until 8:30am.

7:00am-7:15am: ⅓ Iron + Olympic Duathlons
7:15am-7:30am: ⅓ Iron + Olympic Triathlons, Aquabikes, Aquathlons & 6k + 3k Open Water Swimmers
7:45am-8:00am: Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike & Aquathlon
8:00am-8:15am: Beginner Triathlon​
8:15am-8:30am: Sprint & Beginner Duathlons & All Run Only Distances (5k, 10k & 15k)

1:00pm: Timing is closed & event ends, all athletes must have completed the race. 

Race Time Limits
We will end timing at 1:00pm, meaning that racers must be completed with their race by this time. This gives ⅓ Iron athletes about 5.5 hours to complete their race, and all other racers 4.5+ hours. This is plenty of time, but if you cannot make the time cut off, please choose a different race distance. 

10:00am all Swimmers must have completed the Swim Course 

11:00am all Cyclists must have completed the Bike Course 

1:00pm all Runners must have completed the Run Course

SOME OF THE BEST TRIATHLON RACE SWAG IN OHIO

Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival Swag

Unique Custom Diecast Finisher Medal
Soft Lifestyle Tee
Swim Cap
Bike Sticker
Race Bib
Post-Race Party With Catered Lunch and Refreshments
Safe Race Course Monitored By Police, Park Rangers, Lifeguards and EMS
Professional In-Race Photos
Race Emcee
USA Triathlon Rankings
State Of The Art Chip Timing With Overall and Split Times
19 Different Races & Distances To Choose From Including Run Only, Swim Only & 4 Multi-Sport Combinations Ranging From Beginner To 1/3 Iron
New This Year - Virtual Component For Those Out Of Town During The Race
Amazing Race Day Experience & More!