Hero Hustle Sprint Triathlon
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Hero Hustle Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon - Manchester, IA
The Hero Hustle is a community fundraising race held in Manchester, Iowa, on August 30, 2026. The event supports Delaware County emergency services and, since 2016, has raised more than $77,000 for local fire, ambulance, and law enforcement departments. The venue includes Schram Pond and nearby public roads.
Race formats include a sprint triathlon and a duathlon. Distances are:
- Triathlon: 400 yard swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run.
- Duathlon: approximately 1 mile run, 16 mile bike, 5K run.
The swim takes place in Schram Pond. The bike course runs on public highways and features rolling hills for most of the route. The run course is mostly flat with a single hill that athletes pass twice.
Events are offered for individuals and for teams in the triathlon, with teams made up of two to three people. Entry fees listed by the organizer include an individual fee and a team fee. The entry fee for each participant covers race entry, a race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a timing chip. Registration opens on February 5, 2026 and closes on July 5, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
