BUCK CREEK STATE PARK
July 21-22, 2018
The fourth stop of the FIT Family Series is a spectacular venue located at the beautiful Buck Creek State Park in Springfield, Ohio. Triathletes will swim on courses paralleling the beach, followed by challenging bike courses in Clark County and finishing with run courses on a bike course and a gently rolling bike trail.
UPCOMING RACES:
July 11, 2020
Caesar Creek State Park
July 26, 2020
Mason Tri-umphant
August 1, 2020
Alum Creek State Park
August 15, 2020
Vermilion Harbour
September 12, 2020
Portage Lakes State Park
Race Packet Pick-Up
Buck Creek State Park Beach Area
- Kidz Only: Saturday, July 21 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Adults: Saturday, July 21 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday, July 22 from 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY
AWARDS
All finishers will receive a handsome finisher medal and the top three in each division will receive custom awards (including relay teams).
Race Distances
Saturday Kidz Races
- 10 & Under Triathlon: 100y Swim – 5k Bike – .5mi Run
- 10 & Under Duathlon: .25mi Run – 5k Bike – .5mi Run
- 11-15 Triathlon: 200y Swim – 10k Bike – 1mi Run
- 11-15 Duathlon: .5mi Run – 10k Bike – 1mi Run
Sunday Races
- Mini Triathlon: 250y Swim – 7mi Bike – 2mi Run
- Mini Duathlon: 2mi Run – 7mi Bike – 2mi Run
- Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim – 20k Bike – 5k Run
- Sprint Duathlon: 5k Run – 20k Bike – 5k Run
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500m Swim – 40k Bike – 10k Run
- Olympic Duathlon: 5k Run – 40k Bike – 10k Run
Relays
For those who prefer to race one element of the triathlon or duathlon we offer a relay division for our sprint and Olympic distance triathlons and duathlons. Relay teams consist of three (3) members (1 swimmer, 1 biker, 1 runner), each member will complete one segment of the race (2 members for duathlon teams). Each team member will exchange their timing chip bracelet at their assigned bike rack. There are NO age groups in this division.
About the HFP Racing FIT Family Series
Welcome to one of America’s longest running multisport series — the 27th Annual FIT Family Series. Throughout the summer, the FIT Family Series visits seven beautiful venues. Each venue features a Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon on Saturday followed by a mini, sprint & Olympic distance triathlon and duathlon on Sunday. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the FIT Family Series is for YOU! It’s ALL ABOUT FUN!
Save time and money by registering for the entire FIT Family Series here!
| Race | Thru 5/2/20 | 5/3/20 to 6/5/20 |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Tri & Du | $180 | $200 |
| Mini Tri/Du | $360 | $380 |
| Sprint Tri/Du | $420 | $440 |
| Olympic Tri/Du | $480 | $500 |
| Race | Early Registration (THRU 6/22/18) | 30 Days Before Race (6/23/18-7/20/18) |
|---|---|---|
| Kidz Tri/Du | $25 | $40 |
| Mini Tri/Du | $55 | $70 |
| Sprint Tri/Du | $65 | $80 |
| Sprint Tri/Du Relay | $75 | $90 |
| Olympic Tri/Du | $75 | $90 |
| Olympic Tri/Du Relay | $105 | $120 |
* Prices above reflect cost for USAT Annual Members and all participants MUST have a valid USAT license (annual or one-day).
If you are not a USAT member, adults may purchase a one-day membership for the event at $15 or an annual membership for $50. Youth (17 & under) may purchase an annual membership for $10.
REGISTRATION NOTES
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Fees listed above do not include the online TriRegistration processing fee.
- There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
- USA Triathlon Rule 3.2a. All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.
- If using a discount or sale code, only one code can be used per transaction.
RACE PACKETS
Official Race T-shirt (if registered at least 20 days prior to event date), Goodie Bag, Post Race Food & Beverages, and ALL finishers will receive a handsome Finishers Medal (including all relay team members).
Buck Creek Weekend Schedule
| Saturday, July 21 | Sunday, July 22 |
|---|---|
| 9AM–11AM – Kidz Only: Race Packet Pick-Up | 6AM-7:15AM – Adults Race Packet Pick-Up |
| 9AM – Pre-race Meeting for Kidz (all ages) | |
| 12PM–5PM – Adults Race Packet Pick-Up | |
| 2PM – Adult Course Talk & Preview | |
Buck Creek Start Times
| Saturday, July 21 | Sunday, July 22 |
|---|---|
| 9AM – Transition area opens for Kidz races | 6:00–7:30AM– Transition area open |
| 10AM – Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon (Ages 11–15) | 7:30AM – Mini Women's start |
| 11:15AM – Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon (Age 10 & under) | 7:40AM – Mini Men's start |
| 7:50AM – All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic) | |
| 7:50AM – Sprint Triathlon Waves | |
| 8AM – Olympic Triathlon Waves |
USA Triathlon Rule 3.2a All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31 of the year of the event.
- Adult Age Groups — 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
- Kids Age Groups — 7 & under, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15
- Elite Open* — Amateur 15-39 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
- Elite Master* — Amateur 40-49 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
- Elite Grand Master* — Amateur 50+ years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
- Clydesdale — Males racing weight groups in two age groups:
- under 40 & 220+lbs
- over 40 & 220+lbs
- Athena — Females racing weights group, not age group — 150lbs+
- Aquabike (AB) — racing only the swim and bike portions only (no running)
COURSE MAPS
KIDZ TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
Race weekend kicks off with this super fun event that offers kids up to 15 years old a fun swimming, biking and running event. What kid does not like to swim, bike and run? The Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon features kid-friendly point-to-point swim courses (or opening runs for duathletes) in waist deep water along the beach, followed by either a 5k or 10k bike course and finishing with a cross-country run within the park. Children racing must be able to swim the course without a life jacket and ride the bike course on a bike without training wheels. Parents/siblings/friends are not allowed to swim/ride/run alongside the kids during the race at any time.
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MINI TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
The mini distance triathlon will start off with a 250-yard point-to-point swim (in waist deep water along the beach), followed by a 7mi bike out & back course and finishing with 2 miles out and back run on the bike trail. Duathletes will start off with a 2-mile run.
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SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
The sprint distance triathlon features a 750 meter clockwise rectangle swim along the beach, while the duathletes are running a 5k on the bike trail, followed by an out & back 20k bike course through the countryside surrounding the park and finishing with a 5k run on the bike trail before returning for a grand finish at the park.
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OLYMPIC TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
The Olympic distance triathlon features a 1500 meter 1-lap clockwise rectangle swim along the beach, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k on the bike trail, followed by an out & back 40k bike course through the countryside surrounding the park and finishing with an out & back 10k run on the bike trail to the turnaround before returning for a grand finish at the park.
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ABOUT THE VENUE
Buck Creek State Park
1976 Buck Creek Ln, Springfield, OH 45502 | Website | 937.322.5284
Buck Creek State Park lies in a fertile agricultural area, rich in Ohio’s history. The park’s recreational facilities center around the 2,120-acre lake, offering endless water-related opportunities. Visitors enjoy the many wetlands, broad meadows and wildlife at this diverse 1,896-acre park.
This spectacular venue is located at the beautiful Buck Creek State Park in Springfield, Ohio. Triathletes will swim on courses paralleling the beach, a followed by challenging bike courses in Clark County and finishing with run courses on a bike course and a gently rolling bike trail.
Nearby Attractions
For more nearby attractions, please visit the Springfield Tourism Website here.