The 2024 State of Ohio Multisport series CONTINUES with series race #2 at the Pleasant Valley Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The event features a distance for all ability levels, whether you’re an experienced multisport athlete or looking for a great course for your first triathlon, the Pleasant Valley Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike is the race for you. There are multiple distances – Mini, Sprint & Olympic and multiple divisions from Age Group, Athena/Clydesdale, Collegiate, High School, and 1st Responders (Police, Fire, EMS and Military – active and veteran) to choose!
The Pleasant Valley Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike takes place at Pleasant Hill Lake Park located an hour North of Columbus, Ohio and and approximately 1 hour 20 minutes South of Cleveland, Ohio off I-71. Pleasant Hill Lake Park, located in central Ohio’s Mohican Country, is widely known for its outdoor recreational activities. The park is located in Ashland and Richland Counties and accessible via Routes 39, 95, & 603 from I-71. The park is part of the Muskingum Valley Water District.
Join us the 3rd weekend of June for another great multisport weekend of FUN!
RACE PACKET PICK-UP. See Packet pick-up tab. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY
All finishers will receive a handsome finisher amenity.
** HFP Racing supports the USA Paratriathlon Classifications. If you have any questions or require any special assistance, please contact us at customerservice@hfpracing.com.
Note 1: Athletes must register and select to participate in special Collegiate, High School, and First Responders divisions and not in the “standard” age group categories for each distance. If register in the Mini, Sprint & Olympic standard age group categories you will not be scored in the Collegiate, High School and First Responders Divisions
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.
Welcome to Ohio’s premier triathlon, duathlon, and multisport series.
In 2024, we are excited to announce that all series races will be scored for series points! With 7 multisport races throughout Ohio, there are more racing options for more athletes to win their division on the State of Ohio Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike Series Cup!
In addition to our standard divisions, in 2024, we have added additional divisions Collegiate, High School, and First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS, & Military).
Save time and money by registering for the entire Series!
Packet Pick Up
Race Day Sunday
Time: 5:45 am – 7:15 am
Location: Pleasant Hill Lake Park – Beach Parking Area
Pre-Race Meeting: Approximately 7:00 am
Race Site Address:3431 OH-95, Perrysville, OH 44864
Park Gate Fee: $10 – The park charges a $10 gate fee per car. The $10 was an add-on during your race registration. You will be required to give your name at the gate at entry. If you have family or friends arriving separately from you please make them aware of the gate charge.
Please Note: All participants must collect his/ her own event packet. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. HINT if you take a photo of your ID with your phone, that will be sufficient for photo ID purposes.
Pre-Race Meeting: A brief pre-race meeting will take place on race morning at approximately 7:00 am located near the transition area. Additionally, before each swim wave, the swim starter will briefly go over the course. We are always available for questions, there will not be time for extensive Q&A before the race so we encourage you to review all race information on the website.
Please see Terms & Conditions before registering.
Race | Through 1/31/24 | 2/1/24 to 3/31/24 | 4/01/24 to 4/30/24 | 5/1/24 - Race Week |
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Mini Tri/Du | $65 | $75 | $85 | $100 |
Sprint Tri/Du | $85 | $90 | $100 | $115 |
Sprint Tri/Du Relay | $95 | $100 | $110 | $135 |
Olympic Tri/Du | $95 | $105 | $110 | $130 |
Olympic Tri/Du Relay | $120 | $130 | $140 | $165 |
Youth Tri/Du (Deer Creek) | $35 | $40 | $45 | $50 |
* 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 or an annual membership during the registration process. Youth (17 & under) may purchase an annual membership as well.
FAMILY PLAN IS BACK!
If you register for a Sprint or Olympic distance race, your 13-18 year-old can participate for no entry fee except applicable USAT licenses and park gate fees in the Mini distance. Use code “FAMILY2024” when you check out your 13-18 year old. You must register your youth in the High School Division. There is no retroactive application of discount.
GATE FEE: Pleasant Hill Lake Park has a $10 per vehicle gate fee. This is an add-on to your Pleasant Valley Registration. Upon arrival on race morning at the gate, you will be required to provide your name to the gate attendant. Please inform any family or friends arriving separately that they will need to pay the $10 gate fee when entering the park.
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).
SUNDAY, JUNE 16 |
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5:45 am - 7:15 am - Race Packet Pickup |
7:15 am - Event Formation Begins |
7:15 am -Transition Closes |
7:30 am - Event START |
Sunday, June 16 |
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5:45 am - 7:15 am - Transition Area Open |
7:30 am - Olympic Triathlon Waves Begin |
7:55 am - Sprint Triathlon Waves Begin |
7:55 am - All Duathlon Begins (Mini, Sprint & Olympic) |
8:15 am - Mini Triathlon Waves Begin |
How the “Aging Up” situation will be handled for those people changing age groups during the course of the year:
HFP Racing’s series scoring coincides with the USAT “aging up” policy. Participants will compete in whichever age group they would be in as of the 31st of December in the year of the race. In other words, everyone’s age group for the current season will be determined by their age on December 31st of the year they are racing.
Example: Jane Smith is 34 during the entire racing season, but turns 35 on Dec. 15th of that year. Jane will then ‘age-up” and compete in the 35-39 age group for the entire season for all events.
All HFP Racing Series events will follow the wetsuit guidelines set forth by USA Triathlon. Those guidelines state:
Expected water temperatures will be posted via our Twitter feed page 12-24 hrs. before each event. Average water temperature for Pleasant Hill Lake in June averages 75 degrees.
Coming in the weekend of the event? Make it a family affair and stay at one of the Pleasant Hill cabins. From fishing, hiking, volleyball, swim play zone, canoeing to many more onsite activities there is something for the entire family.
Visit Pleasant Valley Cabins and Lodging for details and reservations.
The event site is the Pleasant Hill Lake Park Beach, 3431 OH-95, Perrysville, OH 44864
Athlete and spectator parking is located at the main beach parking lots or designated parking area. If family members are coming to watch your race, please make certain they arrive before the race starts to ensure the safest experience for athletes.
There is a $10 park gate admission fee. For registered athletes, there is a $10 add-on that is part of the athlete registration
The race number you receive at packet pickup should be worn during the bike and run portion of the event. This will help identify who is participating in the event and also will help identify you to volunteers, team members, other athletes and emergency personnel.
You will receive a sticker kit containing 3 numbers that match your race number. Each sticker has a purpose – 1 sticker is for your bike, 1 sticker is for your bike helmet, and 3rd sticker (if available) is for your gear bag (only applicable in a two-transition event).
No Required. There is no body marking.
All events produced and timed by HFP Racing are timed with Race Results Chip Equipment. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following procedures to insure successful timing of your event:
How to wear the timing chip with the provided neoprene Velcro strap:
REMEMBER, YOU MUST RETURN YOUR CHIP AT THE FINISH LINE. YOU CANNOT USE THIS CHIP AT OTHER RACES.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO FINISH ANY LEG OF THE RACE YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR TIMING CHIP BEFORE CROSSING OVER ANY ADDITIONAL TIMING MATS. IN THIS EVENT TAKE YOUR TIMING CHIP TO THE TIMING CHIP COLLECTION AREA NEAR THE FINISH LINE AND INFORM THEM OF YOUR DECISION.
You will be assessed a $35 charge for your chip if not returned.
Triathletes may enter the transition area at the posted start time of race morning packet pick-up. All bikes must be racked 15-minutes before the start of the first swim wave. Bike racks are identified by distance and triathletes must put their bicycles and gear in their designated bicycle location.
Each bike rack can hold 4 bikes, as such each athletes space is approximately 3 feet wide and 3 feet long. Once your bike is in place your space left for use is approximately the same size as a standard bath towel.
After racking your bike, proceed to the athlete check-in area located near the transition area and obtain your race number, timing chip, etc. Please body mark yourself at least 1/2 hour before the race.
Rules:
Race Flow
The top two questions we receive about our events is what is the water temperature and are wetsuits allowed. Since one answer usually answers the other the explanations for both are bundled together for you here.
Water Temperature
The water temperature for each open water event is taken and posted on Twitter 24 hours before the posted packet pick-up time. This temperature reading is a preliminary reading. The official water temperature will be taken on race morning about 60-90 minutes prior to race start by the Race Director or the USAT official on site.
Wetsuits
As per USAT rules, if the water temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit or below then wetsuits ARE allowed. At 78.1 to 83.9 degrees Fahrenheit participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion; however, wearing a wetsuit in the temperature range will mean that the athletes are ineligible for awards and their results will be placed in the Wetsuit category section of the category results page. Your results will not be placed in the overall results as wearing a wetsuit is an unfair advantage. At 84 degrees Fahrenheit and above wetsuits are NOT permitted at all – this is for your own safety.
We pride ourselves on the success of our events to which none of it could be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers.
It is simple. Find out more information on our volunteer page. If you have any further questions please send an email to customerservice@hfpracing.com and let us know you wish to support the event!
The State of Ohio Multisport Series races has an option for you to ‘Skip the Tee, Plant a Tree’ during the registration process.
When you are prompted to select a shirt size, you have the option to select ‘Donate T, Plant a Tree.’ The cost of the t-shirt will be donated to the Ohio State Parks Foundation.
Why is this effort important to you as an athlete and us as an event organizer?
HFP Racing & Greenswell Events utilize many of the Ohio State Parks throughout the year to put on events. Supporting our parks in this effort this not only a way for all of us to see the short-term progress but also for everyone to enjoy the parks in the years to come.
To read more about this initiative, check out the Earth Day blog post.
The mini distance triathlon will start off with a 250 yard out and back swim (water depth average 4-6 feet along the beach), followed by a 7 rolling mile bike course through the Mohican Valley and finishing with 2 mile out and back run within the park. Duathletes will start off with a 2 mile run.
Mini Distance – Interactive Bike Link – Click HERE
Mini Distance- Interactive Run Link – Click HERE
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The sprint distance triathlon features a 750 meter counter-clockwise rectangular swim, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k within the park, followed by a single loop 21k bike course around the rolling but scenic Pleasant Hill Lake and finishing with an out & back 5k run within the park.
Sprint Distance – Interactive Bike Link – Click HERE
Sprint Distance – Interactive Run Link – Click HERE
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The Olympic distance triathlon features a 1500 meter 2-lap counter-clockwise rectangular swim, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k within the park, followed by a two lap 41k bike course through the challenging but scenic countryside surrounding Pleasant Hill Lake and finishing with a two lap out & back 10k run within the park.
Olympic Distance – Interactive Bike Course – Click HERE
Olympic Distance – Interactive Run Course – Click HERE
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3431 OH-95, Perrysville, OH 44864 | Website
Welcome to Pleasant Hill Lake Park. A true vacation destination, Pleasant Hill Lake Park offers a balance of modern and rustic facilities to satisfy every visitor. Set amidst rich farming country of the Mohican Valley the park’s well-appointed resort, marina, large campground, bridle trails, and swimming and swim family fun zone 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.