Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival
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Event overview
The Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Deer Creek State Park Beach in New Holland, Ohio. The festival includes multi-sport and single-discipline events: triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, aquathlons, open water swims, running-only races, relay options, and a virtual race. Organizers provide free training help, event T-shirts, event photos, finisher medals, a post-race meal, on-site medical support, and law enforcement. The event will follow applicable Federal, State, and Local ordinances and implement COVID-19 protocols as required.
Distances and other details
- Triathlon: Beginner, Sprint, Olympic, 1/3 Iron
- Duathlon: Beginner, Sprint, Olympic, 1/3 Iron
- Aquabike: Sprint, Olympic, 1/3 Iron
- Aquathlon: Sprint, Olympic, 1/3 Iron
- Open swim: 3k, 6k
- Running only: 5k, 10k, 15k
- Relays: 1/3 Iron Relay, Olympic Relay, Sprint Relay
- Virtual race available
Several event groups show published price ranges (for example, many multi-sport events list $85 - $115; aquabike and aquathlon list $95 - $115; open swim lists $65; running-only lists $40; relay ranges listed). The virtual race base price is listed at $45 and is noted to increase after July 7, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.