City of Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation
6th Annual Tri-The-Heights Triathlon
August 31, 2024
– This youth triathlon event is held at the Grandview Heights Municipal Pool, Wyman Woods Park, and Grandview Heights City Streets. If you can swim, ride a bike, and run then come out and give it a TRI. Post Event Finish Line Party with participants, families, and sponsors at Wyman Woods Park. Join us as a participant, sponsor, or volunteer.
Made possible in part by the grants provided from the
UPCOMING RACES:
For Start Times see Schedule
Age Divisions:
- 15-17 year
- 13-14 years
- 11-12 years
- 9-10 years
- 7-8 years
- 6 and under
Race Distances
Ages 15-17
- Swim: 200 yards
- Bike 7.5 miles
- Run: 2 mile
Ages: 11-12 and 13-14
- Swim: 200 yards
- Bike 3.8 miles
- Run: 1 mile
Ages: 9-10
- Swim: 100 yards
- Bike 2.4 miles
- Run: 0.55 miles
Ages: 7-8
- Swim: 50 yards
- Bike: 2 miles
- Run: 0.45 miles
Age: 6 & Under
- Swim: splash around
- Bike: 0.25 miles along path
- Run: 0.25 miles along path
Course Description
Did you read about the overview session on the Schedule tab? It will be worthwhile. Course descriptions for each age group can be found here.
What To Bring
- Helmet – mandatory!
- Swim suit, bike, socks and shoes for bike/run.
- Optional: goggles, swim cap, towel, shorts/shirt for bike/run. (Please label everything.)
- **Note that headphones are strictly prohibited on the race courses at all times
Parent Assist Area
Transitioning from the swim to the bike can be a little confusing for younger/new to triathlon kids, so there will be an area adjacent to the pool where we encourage all participants to stage everything they will need before getting on to their bike (see list above). One parent will be able to assist kids with drying off, getting socks/shoes/helmet on, and, of course, the all-important high fives!
All portions of the course will be viewable from sidewalks or grassy/park areas. FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS, NO PARENTS/SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN TRANSITION AREAS OR ON THE RACE COURSE AT ANY TIME. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Finish/Awards
The first 400 finishers will receive a finisher’s medal. Awards will be given for the First, Second, Third Male and Female places of each age grouping 7 and older (7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17). There are podium boxes for first, second and third place finishes if you’d like to get your picture taken on the podium!
Results will be sent to everyone’s email and available live on this website.
Be safe, have fun, and good luck!
| Thru 12/31/2023 | 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 | 4/1/2024-8/25/2024 | 8/26/24-8/31/2024 (No Race Day Registration) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $27 Grandview Resident | $35 Grandview Resident | $45 Grandview Resident | $55 Grandview Resident |
| $31 Individual Registration | $40 Individual Registration | $50 Individual Registration | $60 Individual Registration |
Register early to save! T-shirts and finisher medals for all participants!
If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to opt out of the registration fees for the Tri-The-Heights event, please contact Taylor at ttobias@grandviewheights.gov.
| Arrival Times | Distances | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group | Packet Pickup By | Bike Drop Off By | Race Start Time | Swim | Bike | Run |
| 15-17 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 200 yards | 7.5 miles | 2 miles |
| 11-12, 13-14 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 200 yards | 3.8 miles | 1 mile |
| 9-10 | 7:45 | 8:00 | 9:15 | 100 yards | 2.4 miles | 1/2 mile |
| 7-8 | 8:45 | 9:00 | 10:15 | 50 yards | 2 miles | 1/2 mile |
| 6 and Under | 10:00 | 10:15 | 10:45 | Splash Around | 1/4 mile | 1/4 mile |
Start Times
- Ages 15-17: 8:00 am
- Ages 11-12 and 13-14: 8:30 am
- Ages 9-10: 9:15 am
- Ages 7-8: 10:15 am
- Ages 6 and Under: 10:45 am
Packet Pick Up at Grandview Heights Municipal Pool
- Friday from 4-8pm
- Saturday starting at 7:15am
Body Marking and Timing Chip Pick Up at Grandview Heights Municipal Pool (everyone required to wear timing chip for entire event)
- Saturday starting at 7:15am
*Please plan to be at the pool at least 60-75 minutes prior to your start time in order to get your packet, timing chip, body marked and rack your bike.
Friday Evening Option
In order to help reduce the number of steps on race day, participants may take advantage of the option to pick up their packet and/or drop bikes on Friday 4-8PM.
Bike Check-In
Bikes can be dropped at T1 on Friday 4-8PM. All bikes dropped on Friday will be racked for you. NOTE! Bikes may only be checked-in AFTER you have picked up your packet. Transition 1 and 2 open at 7:30am on race morning.
TRI The Heights Triathlon Volunteers
TRI The Heights is Grandview Heights’ annual youth triathlon with a priority on safety, fun, and community. We have a wide variety of needs ranging from packet pick up to post race tear down and everything in between. If you need more details, please do not hesitate to contact Taylor Tobias at 614-481-6202 or ttobias@grandviewheights.org or go directly to the volunteer online link to sign up!
Video: Step by Step – Where To Go On Race Day
Getting There
The triathlon will start at the Grandview Heights Municipal Pool (1350 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212) and end down the street at Wyman Woods Park.
Road Closures
Please allow adequate time to park and make your way to check-in. Road closures start at 8:00AM: Details
Parking
If you are a Grandview Heights resident, please consider riding bikes to the event. Otherwise, see parking map here.
COURSE MAPS
Youth racers will be treated to a spectacular swim in the Grandview Heights Municipal Pool (transition area #1), then transition to a bike ride on a fully closed to traffic and volunteer-supported bike course, and then complete their triathlon with a run on the pathway alongside Goodale Blvd and the park.
The bike course will feature a tour of the beautiful Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff community and provide older participants a challenging climb up Lincoln Road before their respective turnarounds.
The run courses start from Wyman Woods Park (transition area #2) and feature a loop through the park before finishing at a grand finish in the park open space.
