Leon's Triathlon
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Leon's Triathlon / America's Race
Leon's Triathlon is a multi-event race weekend in Hammond, Indiana that honors and supports Military, Veterans, and First Responders. The event is presented as a long-running tradition of community support and includes triathlon and obstacle course components.
Main races take place in early June 2027 with youth events scheduled the day before the Olympic and Sprint distances. The program includes a Paratriathlon Development Series national qualifier and a planned canine triathlon pending registration.
Distances and discipline breakdowns include:
- Sprint Tri: Swim 500 meters, Bike 11.6 miles, Run 5 km
- Sprint Relay: Swim 500 meters, Bike 11.6 miles, Run 5 km
- Olympic Tri: Swim 1.5 km, Bike 23.21 miles, Run 10 km
- Olympic Relay: Swim 1.5 km, Bike 23.21 miles, Run 10 km
- ParaTriathlon Development Series qualifier: Swim 750 meters, Bike 11.6 miles, Run 5 km
Packet pickup is scheduled on the day before the main races for Olympic and Sprint distances; youth race packet pickup is set for the youth race day, and limited pickup is available on race day if prearranged. The weekend program also lists open water swims, prerace talks, a military procession, transition area operations, road closures for the bike course, and an awards ceremony. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
