OHIO FALL CHALLENGE
September 26, 2021
The Ohio Fall Challenge features a distance for all ability levels, whether you’re getting ready for a fall Ironman distance race or looking for a great course for your first triathlon, the Ohio Fall Challenge is the race for you. Seneca Lake Park is located just 10 miles south of Cambridge, Ohio off I-77. The field is limited to the first 500 total participants.
Join us in the last weekend of September at the Ohio Fall Challenge! End your racing season on a high note at this outstanding athlete-friendly event.
Registration is open.
UPCOMING RACES:
Race Packet Pick-Up
Seneca Lake Park Beach Area
- Saturday, September 25 from 2:00pm–7:00pm
- Sunday, September 26 from 6:30am–6:45am
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
- Mini Triathlon: 250y Swim – 7mi Bike – 2mi Run
- Mini Duathlon: 2mi Run – 7mi Bike – 2mi Run
- Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim – 18k Bike – 5k Run
- Sprint Duathlon: 5k Run – 18k Bike – 5k Run
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500m Swim – 38k Bike – 10k Run
- Olympic Duathlon: 5k Run – 38k 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 Signature Series
HFP Racing’s Signature Events are events that highlight the HFP schedule each year and many of these events play a role on the National and Regional schedule.
Register for the race here!
Please see Terms & Conditions before registering. A park entrance pass of $10.00 per person per day is required for entry into the park. You will have the option to purchase the entrance pass during the registration process.
| Race | Through 6/26/21 | 6/27/21 to 7/27/21 | 7/28/21 to 9/24/21 | Race Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Tri/Du | $65 | $70 | $75 | $80 |
| Sprint Tri/Du | $75 | $80 | $85 | $90 |
| Sprint Tri/Du Relay | $85 | $90 | $95 | $100 |
| Olympic Tri/Du | $85 | $90 | $95 | $100 |
| Olympic Tri/Du Relay | $115 | $120 | $125 | $130 |
* 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).
Ohio Fall Challenge Weekend Schedule
| Saturday, September 25 | Sunday, September 26 |
|---|---|
| 3:00pm – 7:00pm – Adult Packet Pickup | 6:30am – 7:45am – Adults Race Packet Pickup |
| 5:00pm – Course Talk & Preview (all courses) |
Ohio Fall Challenge Start Times
| Sunday, September 27 |
|---|
| 6:30am – 7:45am – Transition area open |
| 8:00am – Olympic Triathlon Waves |
| 8:15am – Mini Triathlon Waves |
| 8:15am – All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic) |
| 8:30am – Sprint Triathlon Waves |
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COURSE MAPS
MINI TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
The mini distance triathlon will start off with a 250 yard out and back swim (in waist deep water along the beach), followed by a 7 mile out and back bike course through the countryside and finishing with 2 mile out and back run within the park. 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 triangle swim, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k within the park, followed by a single loop 18k bike course through the gently rolling countryside surrounding the park and finishing with an out & back 5k run within the park.
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OLYMPIC TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
The Olympic distance triathlon features a 1500 meter 2-lap clockwise triangle swim, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k within the park, followed by a two lap 34k bike course through the countryside surrounding the park and finishing with a three lap out & back 10k run within the park.
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ABOUT THE VENUE
Seneca Lake Park
22172 Park Road, Senecaville, OH 43780 | Website
Welcome to Seneca Lake Park. Seneca Lake is Ohio’s third largest inland water way that offers a variety of fishing, boating, and water sports. The campground is open year-round for both RV and tent campers with planned activities and special events during the summer months. Make a reservation today and make some memories with us!
The Ohio Fall Challenge features a distance for all ability levels, whether you’re getting ready for a fall Ironman distance race or looking for a great course for your first triathlon, the Ohio Fall Challenge is the race for you. Seneca Lake Park is located just 10 miles south of Cambridge, Ohio off I-77. The field is limited to the first 500 total participants.
Join us in the last weekend of September at the Ohio Fall Challenge! End your racing season on a high note at this outstanding athlete-friendly event.
Nearby Attractions
Deerassic Park Education Center | www.deerassic.com
Deerassic Park is located not far from the park at 14250 Cadiz Road in Cambridge Ohio. They provide youth and family programs throughout the year.
The Dockside Restaurant | docksideofsenecalake.com
The Dockside Restaurant offers convenient dining for both Seneca Lake boaters and campers.
The Wilds | www.thewilds.org
The Wilds are located about 40 minutes from the park in Cumberland Ohio. They are a 10,000 acre adventure park that offers guided safari tours, zip line, horseback tours and fishing safaris.
Mosser Glass | www.mosserglass.com
Mosser Glass located in Cambridge off Cadiz Road offers tours of their factory and has a showroom where you can buy handmade gifts.
The John & Annie Glenn Historic Site | www.johnglennhome.org
Located in New Concord about 20 minutes away from Seneca Lake Park. They offer tours of the boyhood home of John Glenn.