The Buckeye Triathlon & Multisport Festival

The Buckeye Triathlon & Multisport Festival : May 31, 2026

The Buckeye Triathlon & Multisport Festival takes place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Caesar Creek State Park Beach in Waynesville, Ohio. Packet pick-up and the start/finish area are at the beachfront just north of the park office at 8570 OH-73. Participants are directed to the northernmost parking lot at the beach; race activity is held on the grass by the beach. The event notes on-site medical support and law enforcement and states it will follow applicable federal, state, and local ordinances.

Race formats and distances

• Beginner triathlon: 200 m swim / 6.5 ml bike / 1.5 ml run
• Sprint triathlon: 750 m swim / 14 ml bike / 5k run
• Olympic triathlon: 1500 m swim / 26 ml bike / 10k run
• 1/3 Iron triathlon: 2000 m swim / 38 ml bike / 9.3 ml run
• Beginner duathlon: 1.5 ml run / 6.5 ml bike / 1.5 ml run
• Sprint duathlon: 1.5 ml run / 14 ml bike / 5k run
• Olympic duathlon: 5k run / 26 ml bike / 10k run
• 1/3 Iron duathlon: 5k run / 38 ml bike / 9.3 ml run
• Sprint aquabike: 750 m swim / 14 ml bike
• Olympic aquabike: 1500 m swim / 26 ml bike
• 1/3 Iron aquabike: 2000 m swim / 38 ml bike
• Sprint aquathlon: 750 m swim / 5k run
• Olympic aquathlon: 1500 m swim / 10k run
• 1/3 Iron aquathlon: 2000 m swim / 9.3 ml run
• Open water swims: 1500 m, 3k, 5k
• Open runs: 5k (3.1 miles), 10k (6.2 miles), 9.3 miles
• High School Sprint Triathlon available; listed as open to ages 1–19.

Amenities and notes

Registered participants receive an event tee, finisher medal, 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. The event lists Saturday and race-day packet pick-up at the beachfront and provides an athlete guide and post-race food details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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