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There is a race for everyone at the Columbus Triathlon and Multisport festival, from beginner to ironman. Challenge yourself and celebrate your achievement afterwards at the post-race party with pizza and beer!
Beginner Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon, and 12 more
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Sun, Sep 15, 2019
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Delaware County, United States
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Location
Alum Creek Lake, Alum Creek Lake, Ohio, USA
Start times
Sunday, Sep 15, 2019
Beginner Triathlon: TBCSprint Triathlon: TBCSprint Duathlon: TBCSprint Aquabike: TBCSprint Aquathon: TBCOlympic Triathlon: TBCOlympic Duathlon: TBCOlympic Aquabike: TBCOlympic Aquathon: TBC1/3 Iron Triathlon: TBC1/3 Iron Duathlon: TBC1/3 Iron Aquabike: TBC1/3 Iron Aquathon: TBC3K Swim: TBC5K Swim: TBC
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Colombus Triathlon
Beginner Triathlon
0.3km
8mi
1.5mi
$60 - $65
Sprint Triathlon
0.75km
12.4mi
5km
$70 - $75
Sprint Duathlon
1.5km
12.4mi
5km
$70 - $75
Sprint Aquabike
0.75km
12.4mi
$70 - $75
Route information
The Swim:
START: We will have an in-water start. Racers will line up according to ability. There are places where you can touch the bottom at the start. Everyone (all men and women) will start in the same wave unless otherwise directed. Should we need to start in waves, we will start the men first and the women afterwards
COURSE: See the course maps. The courses will be marked with large buoys.
DISTANCES:
- The 5000m Swim begins with a 500m 1/2 lap and then 6 laps on a 750m loop.
- The 3000m Swim is 4 laps on a 750m loop.
- The 2000m Swim begins with a 500m extension and then 2 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 beginner swim is a point to point swim one way down the beach in shallow water.
- The 3000m Swim is 4 laps on a 750m loop.
- The 2000m Swim begins with a 500m extension and then 2 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 beginner swim is a point to point swim one way down the beach in shallow water.
AID STATION: There is 1 Aid Station for the 3k and 5k swim. To access the aid station you must swim to the table, access your aid and then return to the swim course. You can leave your own aid at the station. We will provide water and gels.
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 cones, 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.
The Aquabike
This is a swim and bike only event. You must enter the transition area, rack your bike and then proceed to the finish line. Aquabikers will exit the transition area through run out and then proceed to the finish line.
This is a swim and bike only event. You must enter the transition area, rack your bike and then proceed to the finish line. Aquabikers will exit the transition area through run out and then proceed to the finish line.
The Aquathon
This is a swim and run only 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.
This is a swim and run only 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.
The Duathlon
This is a run, followed by a bike and then another run. You must enter the transition area between events. The duathlons will start in a separate location from the swim; the location varies by venue. Duathletes should meet at the duathlon start for their pre-race meeting and event start.
This is a run, followed by a bike and then another run. You must enter the transition area between events. The duathlons will start in a separate location from the swim; the location varies by venue. Duathletes should meet at the duathlon start for their pre-race meeting and event start.
Bike:
- 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 your have exited the swim and picked up your bike in the transition area).
- DRAFTING IS NOT ALLOWED: Please refer to the USAT triathlon rules for more information.
- COURSE MARKINGS: The bike course is marked with signs and cones. 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: Additionally there will be local law enforcement at all turns so that you can proceed without stopping. The roads are open to traffic. You have the right of way, but that does not mean the cars will know that, so be alert and be safe.
- Please ride in the right lane of the road at all times and be sure you ride to the right of that lane so other cars and riders can safely pass you during the race.
- Should you get a flat or have an accident, please alert the next rider so they can alert our staff, volunteers or law enforcement at the next turn.
- Beginner triathletes will have a unique course so please study the race map. This course will be 1 out and back.
- Sprint triathletes, duathletes and aquabikers will complete 1 lap on the 12 mile course.
- Olympic triathletes, duathletes and aquabikers will complete 2 laps on the 12 mile course.
- ⅓ Iron triathletes, duathletes and aquabikers will complete 3 laps on the 12 mile course.
- 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 Course:
- COURSE MAPS: Please review the course maps before the race. It is your duty 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. Each race venue will have its own unique run course, so please review the course maps. All runs will be out and back.
- There will be one common 5k (3.1-mile), out and back, course used by all athletes. Athletes will run 1.55-miles out and 1.55 miles back on course.
- If you are running 1.5 miles you will turn around at the .75-mile mark.
- If you are running 5k you will complete 1 lap of the course.
- If you are running 10k you will complete 2 laps of the course.
- If you are running 9.3-miles you will complete 3 laps of the course.
- AID STATIONS: There are 3 aid stations / water stops on course that can be accessed multiple times throughout your run. Each will have water, HEED and Hammer Gels. The aid stations will be at:
- Exit of transition area
- 0.75-mile mark turn around
- 1.55-mile mark turn around
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What's included
Post Race Party with Pizza & Beer!
Photo Booth & Professional In Race Pictures!
Men's & Women's Cut Lifestyle Tee!
Finisher Medal to first 500 to Register!
Photo Booth & Professional In Race Pictures!
Men's & Women's Cut Lifestyle Tee!
Finisher Medal to first 500 to Register!
How to get there
Alum Creek Lake, Alum Creek Lake, Ohio, USA
Get full directionsAlum Creek State Park Beach, 3400 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
From the South:
- Take 71N to exit 121 for 750 and follow signs for Gemini Place
- Turn right onto Gemini Place
- Turn left onto Africa Rd
- Turn right into the park and follow signs for the beach
From the East
- Take 70W
- Take the exit for 270N toward Cleveland
- Take exit 26 for 71N
- Take exit 121 for 750 and follow signs for Gemini place
- Turn right onto Gemini Place
- Turn left onto Africa Rd
- Turn right into the park and follow signs for the beac
From the West
- Take 70E
- Keep left at the fork and follow signs for 670E toward Airport
- Take exit 5 for 71N
- Take exit 121 for 750 and follow signs for Gemini Place
- Turn right onto Gemini Place
- Turn left onto Africa Rd.
- Turn left onto Lewis Center Rd.
- Turn right into the park and follow signs for the beach
From the North
- Take 71S
- Take exit 131 for US36/OH37
- The right onto US36W/OH37W
- Turn left onto Africa Rd.
- Turn right onto Lewis Center Rd.
- Turn right into the park and follow signs for the beach
Event day logistics
**Saturday 14 September
**16:00 - 18:00 - Packet pick-up and race day registration (beach)
**16:00 - 18:00 - Packet pick-up and race day registration (beach)
Sunday 15 September
05:30 - 08:15 - Transition area open
07:00 - All 1/3 Iron Races and open 5K Swim Start following Pre-race meeting
- The Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon and Open Swim will start first at the Beach. Meet on the Beachfront at 6:45am. We will conduct a pre-race meeting, and then immediately start the races. All athletes will start in one wave unless we have over 100 racers in a given race. In that case we will start all men, followed by all women.
- Duathletes should meet at the Duathlon Start flags immediately after the start of the Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon and Open Swim Race. Duathletes will start in the Parking Lot adjacent to the finish line. We will start the races following a brief pre-race meeting. All athletes will start in one wave.
- All athletes are expected to attend the pre-race meetings, as the races will start immediately following the pre-race meetings.
07:30 - All Olympic races and Open 3K swim start following pre-race meeting
- The Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon and Open Swim will start first at the Beach. Meet on the Beachfront at 7:15am. We will conduct a pre-race meeting, and then immediately start the races. All athletes will start in one wave unless we have over 100 racers in a given race. In that case we will start all men, followed by all women.
- Duathletes should meet at the Duathlon Start flags immediately after the start of the Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon and Open Swim Race. Duathletes will start in the Parking Lot adjacent to the finish line. We will start the races following a brief pre-race meeting. All athletes will start in one wave.
- All athletes are expected to attend the pre-race meetings, as the races will start immediately following the pre-race meetings.
08:00 - All Spring races start following pre-race meeting
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The Triathlon, Aquabike, and Aquathlon will start first at the Beach. Meet on the Beachfront at 7:45am. We will conduct a pre-race meeting, and then immediately start the races. All athletes will start in one wave unless we have over 100 racers in a given race. In that case we will start all men, followed by all women.
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Duathletes should meet at the Duathlon Start flags immediately after the start of the Triathlon, Aquabike, and Aquathlon Race. Duathletes will start in the Parking Lot adjacent to the finish line. We will start the races following a brief pre-race meeting. All athletes will start in one wave.
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All athletes are expected to attend the pre-race meetings, as the races will start immediately following the pre-race meetings.
08:30 - Beginner Triathlon Start following pre-race meeting
- Meet on the Beachfront at 8:15am. We will conduct a pre-race meeting, and then immediately start the races. All athletes will start in one wave unless we have over 100 racers in a given race. In that case we will start all men, followed by all women. All athletes are expected to attend the pre-race meetings, as the races will start immediately following the pre-race meetings.
10:00 - All swimmers must have exited the water
11:00 - All cyclists from all races must have comleted the bike course
13:00 - Race timing ends
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