Marsh Creek Sprint Triathlon
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Marsh Creek Sprint Triathlon
The Marsh Creek Sprint Triathlon is staged at Marsh Creek State Park in Downingtown, PA, just west of Philadelphia. The event offers a sprint-distance triathlon and an aquabike division.
- Triathlon: 750 meter swim; 20K bike; 5K run
- Aquabike: 750 meter swim; 20K bike
The swim is a time-trial start in Marsh Creek Lake on a single-loop, rectangular course marked by two yellow triangle buoys and orange sighting buoys placed about every 75 to 100 meters. Water temperatures in September are expected to be in the low 70s and are typically wetsuit-legal; an official reading is taken race morning.
The bike is a well paved, single 20K loop with all right-hand turns, a mix of rolling terrain and a few technical sections, and scenic stretches alongside streams and forest. Athletes re-enter the park for transition to the run.
The run is a one-loop 5K contained within the park, passing the boat ramp, the upper park near the swimming pool, and lakefront sections; there are aid stations approximately every mile and the finish approaches over grass.
The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned. Categories include Age Group, Overall, Masters, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay Teams. Registrations are non-refundable; race deferrals and 1-day USAT licenses are available. All participants must pick up their own packet and show photo ID at packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
