GREAT BUCKEYE CHALLENGE at BUCK CREEK STATE PARK
July 30, 2023
– The fourth stop of the State of Ohio Triathlon & Duathlon 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.
“Skip the Tee, Plant a Tree” Program
We can live without a t-shirt, but we can’t live without trees. This year, when you register for our multisport races and certain trail runs at Ohio State Parks, you will have the option to select “Tree” over a “T-shirt size.”
When you select “Tree,” instead of a t-shirt, we will donate the cost of your t-shirt to the Ohio State Park Foundation.
UPCOMING RACES:
April 29, 2023
Ohio Health Race For A Reason
May 19, 2023
American Triple-T & Salt Fork Triathlons
May 20, 2023
Salt Fork Triathlons at Salt Fork State Park
June 4, 2023
Deer Creek Triathlon & Duathlon and USAT State of Ohio Age Group & High School Championships
June 10, 2023
Big Darby Creek 12-HR Endurance Trail Run
June 18, 2023
Maumee Bay Triathlon & Duathlon
July 15, 2023
Queen City Trail Scramble (5K, 12K, 25K, 50K)
July 16, 2023
Queen City Triathlon & Duathlon at Caesar Creek State Park and USAT State of Ohio Club Championships
July 30, 2023
Great Buckeye Challenge at Buck Creek State Park
August 12, 2023
Last Buckeye Standing Ultra Backyard
August 12, 2023
Red Moon Trail Runs
September 2, 2023
Tri-the-Heights Youth Triathlon
September 10, 2023
Portage Lakes Triathlon & Duathlon
September 24, 2023
Ohio Fall Challenge
September 30, 2023
Camp Wyandot Trail Runs- 5K, 10K, and 20K Trail Runs
October 14, 2023
Broken Rock Trail Runs - 50K, 25K, and 11K Trail Runs
October 28, 2023
Stone House Trail Runs - 10 Mile, 25K & 50K
Race Packet Pick-Up
Buck Creek State Park Beach Area
- Sunday, July 30 5:45 AM – 7:15 AM
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY
AWARDS
All finishers will receive a handsome finisher amenity.
The Top 3 male & female OVERALL FINISHERS in the Mini, Sprint & Olympic triathlons and duathlons races will receive a commemorative award.
The TOP AGE GROUP, DIVISION FINISHER & PARATRIATHLON Male & Female in the Mini, Sprint and Olympic triathlons will receive an award commemorating their finish.
The top relay team in each race will receive a commemorative award.
For Aquabike, ONLY the top overall finisher male and female will receive a commemorative plaque noting their finish.
** HFP Racing supports the USA Paratriathlon Classifications. If you have any questions or require any special assistance, please contact us at customerservice@hfpracing.com.
Race Distances
- Mini Triathlon: 250y Swim – 8 mi Bike – 2mi Run
- Mini Duathlon: 2 mi Run – 8 mi Bike – 2mi Run
- Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim – 21k Bike – 5k Run
- Sprint Duathlon: 5K Run – 21 Bike – 5k Run
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500m Swim – 40k Bike – 10k Run
- Olympic Duathlon: 5k Run – 40k Bike – 10k Run
- Aquabike Distances are identical to the selected triathlon distance for swim and bike (Ex/Sprint Aquabike 750m swim+22K bike)
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 State of Ohio Triathlon & Duathlon Series
Welcome to Ohio’s premier triathlon and duathlon series.
Throughout the summer, the series visits five beautiful venues across the State of Ohio – from North to South. Each venue features an exciting course and scenic view of the park. Each venue will feature a triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike on Sunday and several venues will play host to a Kidz triathlon & duathlon on Saturday. So whether you’re racing to be a series champion or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the State of Ohio Series is for YOU! It’s ALL ABOUT FUN!
Save time and money by registering for the entire Series!
Please see Terms & Conditions before registering.
| Race | Thru 2/28/23 | 3/1/23 to 4/30/23 | 5/1/23 to 6/30/23 | Race Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Tri/Du/Aquabike | $65 | $75 | $85 | $90 |
| Sprint Tri/Du/Aquabike | $85 | $90 | $100 | $105 |
| Sprint Tri/Du Relay | $95 | $100 | $110 | $120 |
| Olympic Tri/Du/Aquabike | $95 | $100 | $110 | $120 |
| Olympic Tri/Du Relay | $120 | $130 | $140 | $150 |
* 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).
Great Buckeye Challenge Weekend Schedule
| Sunday, July 30 |
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| 6AM-7:15AM – Adults Race Packet Pick-Up |
Great Buckeye Challenge Start Times
| Sunday, July 30 |
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| 5:45–7:15am– Transition area open |
| 7:30am - Olympic Triathlon & Aquabike Waves |
| 7:45am – Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike Waves |
| 7:45am – All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic) |
| 8AM – Mini Triathlon & Aquabike) Waves |
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COURSE MAPS
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 8mi 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 a 13 Mile 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 a 2-lap 13 mile 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.