The Buckeye Triathlon & Multisport Festival
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The Buckeye Triathlon & Multisport Festival : overview
The Buckeye Triathlon & Multisport Festival takes place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Caesar Creek State Park Beach in Waynesville, Ohio. Packet pickup and the start/finish area are at the beachfront just north of the park office at 8570 OH-73. Participants should use the northernmost parking lot at the beachfront; race activities will be held on the grass by the beach. The event webpage lists medical support and law enforcement on site. Event amenities include an event tee (men’s, women’s and youth cuts), a finisher medal, a custom race bib, and a catered post-race meal. To be guaranteed a shirt or medal, registration must be completed at least two weeks before the race.
Race types and distances
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Triathlon - Beginner: 200m swim / 6.5ml bike / 1.5ml run
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Triathlon - Sprint: 750m swim / 14ml bike / 5k run
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Triathlon - Olympic: 1500m swim / 26ml bike / 10k run
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Triathlon - 1/3 Iron: 2000m swim / 38ml bike / 9.3ml run
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Duathlon - Beginner: 1.5ml run / 6.5ml bike / 1.5ml run
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Duathlon - Sprint: 1.5ml run / 14ml bike / 5k run
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Duathlon - Olympic: 5k run / 26ml bike / 10k run
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Duathlon - 1/3 Iron: 5k run / 38ml bike / 9.3ml run
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Aquabike and Aquathlon distances match the swim and bike or swim and run distances above.
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Open water swims: 1500m, 3k, 5k.
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Open runs: 5k (3.1 miles), 10k (6.2 miles), 15k (9.3 miles). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.