The Dayton Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Dayton Triathlon & Multisport Festival

The Dayton Triathlon & Multisport Festival takes place June 21, 2026 at Buck Creek State Park Beach in Springfield, Ohio, north of Dayton and west of Columbus. The event is the USA Triathlon Ohio State Championships and is USA Triathlon sanctioned; State Champs qualify the top 35 percent for USA Triathlon Nationals.

A wide range of timed events is scheduled for children and adults, including triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, aquathlons, open runs and open water swims. The venue is the beachfront across from the park office at 1976 Buck Creek Ln., with packet pick up and the start and finish at the beachfront. Parking and restrooms are available near the beach; race activity is centered in the far parking lot nearest the bike path. All races are subject to permits and permissions from the local jurisdiction.

Registration is online only and remains open through the start of the last race on race day. Participants must hold a valid USA Triathlon license, annual or one day pass. Race-day services and features include a post race meal, professional in-race photography, finisher medals, and event tees. Medals and shirts are guaranteed only for participants who register at least two weeks before the race. Results will be posted online after the race and submitted to USA Triathlon within 15 days.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Kids Mini Triathlon 50 m swim, 1 mi bike, 0.5 mi run
• Kids Mighty Triathlon 100 m swim, 3 mi bike, 1 mi run
• Triathlon Beginner 300 m swim, 8 mi bike, 1.5 mi run
• Triathlon Sprint 750 m swim, 13 mi bike, 5k run
• Triathlon Olympic 1500 m swim, 27 mi bike, 10k run
• Triathlon one third iron 2000 m swim, 40 mi bike, 9.3 mi run
• Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon and Open Run distances match triathlon equivalents
• Open Water Swims 1500 m, 3k, and 5k

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