Geist Waterfront Triathlon
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Geist Waterfront Triathlon - August 30, 2026
The event takes place at Geist Waterfront Park, 10811 Olio Road, Fishers, IN 46040. It is limited to 400 total racers and is open to ages 12 (by December 31, 2026) and older. The event offers triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, and relay options, including 2-person and 3-person relays. The race is USAT sanctioned and is professionally chip timed. All participants receive a race t-shirt and finishers receive a medal. Awards are given overall, masters, grand masters, and in USAT age groups for triathlon events.
Courses and rules
- Sprint: 500-yard swim; 12.5-mile bike; 3.1-mile run
- Olympic: 1500-meter swim; 25-mile bike; 6.2-mile run
Swims start from the park beach; the sprint is one lap and the Olympic swim is three laps with a beach exit. Buoys mark the swim course and lifeguards and support boats are on the water. Wetsuit use follows USAT rules: allowed up to 78°F, optional with restrictions between 78°F and 84°F, and prohibited above 84°F. The bike course is on mostly county roads with gently rolling hills; the Olympic bike is two laps and the sprint is one lap. The run is flat on paved trails and quiet neighborhood streets, out-and-back courses with the Olympic doing two laps. Helmets meeting CPSC standards are required for the bike, and personal audio devices are prohibited. Transition rules include assigned racking, a maximum of eight bikes per rack, and wristband and body marking requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
