York Sprint Triathlon
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
York Sprint Triathlon - York College
The York Sprint Triathlon is a sprint-distance triathlon held at York College. The event offers individual and team relay options, with relay teams of two or three people. The course combines an indoor pool swim, a hilly bike on open roads, and a flat out and back run.
Key course distances include:
- 500-yard indoor pool swim
- 13.5-mile hilly bike ride on open roads
- 5K flat out and back run
Eligibility rules specify individual athletes must be turning 12 by the end of 2027. Relay team members may be as young as 9 for the swim or run, but the cyclist must be turning 12 by the end of 2027. Athletes under 18 require a parent or guardian signature and must be able to complete the full course distance.
Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the event outside the York Natatorium. A free beginner triathlon clinic is scheduled the evening before the race and is led by the race director and a USAT certified coach; the clinic will cover course details, transition setup, gear, and basic bike maintenance.
Age groups and relays are seeded by estimated 500-yard swim time with brief gaps between groups to reduce pool deck crowding; corralling will take place in the front parking lot. Awards include top male and female overall, top three relay teams, and age group awards across standard age divisions. Parking is available on W Campus Dr with additional lots recommended to avoid being held near the finish area while bikers clear the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
