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. Deer Creek State Park is located just 20 miles south of Columbus, Ohio off I-71. The field is limited to the first 500 total participants.
NOTE: There is a *NEW* Bike Course and updated Run Course for this event.
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
Race Day pick-up only.
Race Day Pick-up:
- Sunday, September 26 from 6:30am–7:45am
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY
AWARDS (NOTE STRUCTURE CHANGES)
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 plaque.
The TOP AGE GROUP & DIVISION FINISHER Male & Female in the Mini, Sprint and Olympic triathlons will receive a plaque commemorating their finish.
The top relay team in each race will receive a commemorative plaque.
For Aquabike, ONLY the top overall finisher male and female will receive a commemorative plaque noting their finish.
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.
Please see Terms & Conditions before registering.
| 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 | $85 |
| Sprint Tri/Du | $75 | $80 | $85 | $95 |
| Sprint Tri/Du Relay | $85 | $90 | $95 | $110 |
| Olympic Tri/Du | $85 | $90 | $95 | $110 |
| Olympic Tri/Du Relay | $115 | $120 | $125 | $140 |
* 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
| Sunday, September 26 |
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| 6:30am – 7:45am – Adults Race Packet Pickup |
Ohio Fall Challenge Start Times
| Sunday, September 26 |
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| 6:30am – 7:45am – Transition area open |
| 8:00am – Olympic Triathlon Waves |
| 8:15am – Sprint Triathlon Waves |
| 8:15am – All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic) |
| 8:30am – Mini 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
Deer Creek State Park
20635 State Park Road 20, Mt Sterling, OH 43143 | Website
Welcome to Deer Creek State Park. A true vacation destination, Deer Creek offers a balance of modern and rustic facilities to satisfy every visitor. Set amidst rich farming country, the park’s well-appointed resort, marina, large campground, and 18-hole golf course facilities blend perfectly with outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. The park also boasts a presidential connection with its historical Harding Cabin. In summer, Deer Creek offers nature programming, and in winter, snowmobiling and ice fishing.
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 final triathlon of the year, the Ohio Fall Challenge is the race for you. 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.