Warsaw Optimist Triathlon
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Warsaw Optimist Sprint Triathlon
The Warsaw Optimist Sprint Triathlon is an annual community event held the last Saturday of June at Winona Lake Park, 1590 Park Ave, Winona Lake, Indiana. The program includes adult, relay, duathlon, aqua bike and youth divisions, with several USAT sanctioned races and referees present for rule enforcement.
Race formats and course features are varied. The adult sprint uses a triangle swim with a running start, a 14 mile open road bike out to Pierceton and back, and a 3.1 mile run along a recently completed Greenway Trail through wooded areas and beside a creek. Bike helmets must be fastened at all times and athletes must provide their own bike water bottle. Timing is chip based and athletes are responsible for returning assigned chips or paying a replacement fee.
Youth races use shorter swim, bike and run legs and all youth finishers receive a medal. The duathlon offers a run-bike-run format with the same 14 mile bike loop. Packet pickup is available the Friday evening before the race and the morning of the event at the Community Center in Winona Lake Park; photo ID and USAT card or day insurance are required.
Registration closes the last Wednesday before the race at midnight or when 500 spots are filled. Entries are non transferable and non deferrable and refunds are not issued. The swim takes place in a natural lake environment and athletes should be aware of potential underwater hazards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
