2026 YOUTH TRIATHLON

Delaware Community Center YMCA Youth Triathlon

September 27, 2026

– This youth triathlon held at the Delaware Community Center YMCA pool and Veterans Park in Delaware, Ohio. The swim, bike, and run and FUN takes place in beautiful Delaware, Ohio. Proceeds benefit the Delaware YMCA Community Program.

Participation is capped at 100 youth participants. Register Early!

Register for the Race!

UPCOMING RACES:

Race Info

For Start Times see Schedule

Age Divisions:

  • 11-12 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 6-8 years

Race Distances

Ages: 11-12

  • Swim: 100 yards
  • Bike 3.0 miles
  • Run: 1.0 mile

Ages: 9-10

  • Swim: 50 yards
  • Bike 2.0 miles
  • Run: 1.00 miles

Ages: 6-8

  • Swim: 40 yards
  • Bike: 1.0 miles
  • Run: 0.50 miles

Course Description

Youth participants will swim prescribed length in Delaware Community YMCA pool, transition at the YMCA, and then take the bike path around Veterans Park. Each bike loop equals 1 mile. Youth participants will transition from bike to run at Veterans Park and complete the run that travels around the fields at the park to finish at the Veterans Park shelterhouse area.

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

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.

Awards

Awards will be given for the First, Second, Third Male and Female places of each age grouping (11-12, 9-10, 6-8).  Results will be sent to everyone’s email and available live on this website.

Be safe, have fun, and good luck!

Pricing

Entry Fee is $40 for all age divisions.   

Note: Youth must participate in the age division of their age as of the event day! No exceptions, please.

Register for the Race!

Schedule

Entry Fee: $40 All Ages

Start Times

  • Ages 11-12: 8:00 am
  • Ages 9-10: 9:15 am
  • Ages 6-8: 10:30 am

Packet Pick Up at Delaware Community YMCA

  • RACE Morning Only – Sunday, September 27: Starting at 7:15am

Timing Chip Pick Up at Delaware Community YMCA (all youth participants required to wear timing chip for entire event)

  • Sunday, September 27 starting at 7:15am

*Please plan to be at the pool at least 60 minutes prior to your start time in order to get your packet, timing chip, transition (rack) your bike.

Bike Check-In

Bike Drop-off is Sunday morning (race morning) only starting at 7:00 am.

Event Location & Address

Delaware Community Center YMCA

1121 S. Houck Rd

Delaware, OH 43015

Phone: (614) 389-4648

website: https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/delaware

COURSE MAPS

Youth racers will be treated to a spectacular swim in the Delaware Community Center YMCA Pool (transition area #1), then transition to a bike ride on the paved bike path around Veterans Park, and then complete their triathlon with a run around the fields at Veteran park. Finish is located at the Veterans Park Shelter House Area.

Click on Course Map image to view the course.

Race For A Reason! Race To Support The Local Community!

OhioHealth Race for a Reason

Ohio Race For A Reason

April 24-25, 2026

 Ohio University Sports Administration hosts the 13th Annual Ohio Race For A Reason. Over the past 13 years, the Ohio Race For A Reason has raised upwards of $650,000 for charities, non-profits, and student organizations. The Ohio Race for a Reason is the only event of this kind: combining the competition of racing with the compassion of the Athens and Southeastern Ohio community.  $10 of your race registration fee goes toward the charity or non-profit of your choice.

Friday evening, April 24

  • Family Fun Glow Run
  • Athens Has Heart Team Tricycle Race

Saturday, April 25

Find out more and register here.

UPCOMING RACES:

May 15, 2026

American Triple-T Triathlons & Aquabike

May 16, 2026

Pleasant Valley SPRINT Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

May 17, 2026

Pleasant Valley Olympic & Half Iron Triathlon & Aquabike

June 6, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Deer Creek

June 7, 2026

Deer Creek Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

June 14, 2026

Maumee Bay Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

June 27, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Caesar Creek

June 28, 2026

The Caesar Creek Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

July 18, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Buck Creek

July 19, 2026

Great Buckeye Challenge Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

August 2, 2026

Queen City Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

August 8, 2026

Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra

August 8, 2026

Buckeye Sun & Moon Trail Runs - Alum Creek State Park

September 5, 2026

Tri-the-Heights Youth Triathlon

September 13, 2026

Portage Lakes Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

September 19, 2026

The Ohio Fall Challenge at Deer Creek State Park

September 27, 2026

Delaware Community Center YMCA Youth Triathlon

October 3, 2026

The Dirty Yeti Gravel Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

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YOUTH TRIATHLON

TRI the Heights
City of Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation

8th Annual Tri-The-Heights Triathlon

September 5, 2026

– 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

Grandview Heights / Marble Cliff Education Foundation

Register for the Race

UPCOMING RACES:

Race Info

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!

Pricing

Thru 12/31/20241/1/2025 - 3/31/20254/1/2025-8/25/20258/26/25-8/30/2025 (No Race Day Registration)
$27 Grandview Resident$35 Grandview Resident$45 Grandview Resident$60 Grandview Resident
$31 Individual Registration$40 Individual Registration$50 Individual Registration$65 Individual Registration
Register for the Race

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.

Schedule

Arrival TimesDistances
Age GroupPacket Pickup ByBike Drop Off ByRace Start TimeSwimBikeRun
15-177:007:308:00200 yards7.5 miles2 miles
11-12, 13-147:308:008:30200 yards3.8 miles1 mile
9-107:458:009:15100 yards2.4 miles1/2 mile
7-88:459:0010:1550 yards2 miles1/2 mile
6 and Under10:0010:1510:45Splash Around1/4 mile1/4 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.

Volunteers

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!

Sign Up to Volunteer

Getting There

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.

Download the Bike Map
Download the Bike Map: Lincoln Hill Section
Download the Run Map
Download the Transition Area 1 Site Plan
Download the Transition Area 2 Site Plan
Road Closure and Parking Map
Bike Course Lincoln Hill
Bike Course - Lincoln Hill Portion
Tri the Heights Transition Area 2 Site Plan
Transition Area 2 Site Plan

2025 YOUTH TRIATHLON

Akron Area YMCA presents

The Wadsworth Youth Triathlon

August 3, 2025

Calling all youth ages 6-14 to test your might on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 from 4:30-9pm for a triathlon that starts in the pool, moves onto bikes, and finishes off in a foot race!

The triathlon  is open to both YMCA members and non members ages 6-14. Cost is 40 for members and $55 for nonmembers.

For more information, visit the event website at Wadsworth Youth Triathlon!

Register for the Race

UPCOMING RACES:

Race Info

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!

Pricing

Thru 12/31/20241/1/2025 - 3/31/20254/1/2025-8/25/20258/26/25-8/30/2025 (No Race Day Registration)
$27 Grandview Resident$35 Grandview Resident$45 Grandview Resident$60 Grandview Resident
$31 Individual Registration$40 Individual Registration$50 Individual Registration$65 Individual Registration
Register for the Race

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.

Schedule

Arrival TimesDistances
Age GroupPacket Pickup ByBike Drop Off ByRace Start TimeSwimBikeRun
15-177:007:308:00200 yards7.5 miles2 miles
11-12, 13-147:308:008:30200 yards3.8 miles1 mile
9-107:458:009:15100 yards2.4 miles1/2 mile
7-88:459:0010:1550 yards2 miles1/2 mile
6 and Under10:0010:1510:45Splash Around1/4 mile1/4 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.

Volunteers

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!

Sign Up to Volunteer

Getting There

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.

Download the Bike Map
Download the Bike Map: Lincoln Hill Section
Download the Run Map
Download the Transition Area 1 Site Plan
Download the Transition Area 2 Site Plan
Road Closure and Parking Map
Bike Course Lincoln Hill
Bike Course - Lincoln Hill Portion
Tri the Heights Transition Area 2 Site Plan
Transition Area 2 Site Plan

2025 YOUTH TRIATHLON

Delaware Community Center YMCA Youth Triathlon

October 5, 2025

– This youth triathlon held at the Delaware Community Center YMCA pool and Veterans Park in Delaware, Ohio. The swim, bike, and run and FUN takes place in beautiful Delaware, Ohio. Proceeds benefit the Delaware YMCA Community Program.

Participation is capped at 100 youth participants. Register Early!

Register for the Race!

UPCOMING RACES:

Race Info

For Start Times see Schedule

Age Divisions: (Note: Youth must participate in the age division of their age as of 12.31.25)

  • 11-12 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 6-8 years

Race Distances

Ages: 11-12

  • Swim: 100 yards
  • Bike 3.0 miles
  • Run: 1.0 mile

Ages: 9-10

  • Swim: 50 yards
  • Bike 2.0 miles
  • Run: 1.00 miles

Ages: 6-8

  • Swim: 40 yards
  • Bike: 1.0 miles
  • Run: 0.50 miles

Course Description

Youth participants will swim prescribed length in Delaware Community YMCA pool, transition at the YMCA, and then take the bike path around Veterans Park. Each bike loop equals 1 mile. Youth participants will transition from bike to run at Veterans Park and complete the run that travels around the fields at the park to finish at the Veterans Park shelterhouse area.

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

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.

Awards

Awards will be given for the First, Second, Third Male and Female places of each age grouping (11-12, 9-10, 6-8).  Results will be sent to everyone’s email and available live on this website.

Be safe, have fun, and good luck!

Pricing

Entry Fee is $40 for all age divisions.   

Note: Youth must participate in the age division of their age as of the event day! No exceptions, please.

Register for the Race!

Schedule

Entry Fee: $40 All Ages

Start Times

  • Ages 11-12: 8:00 am
  • Ages 9-10: 9:15 am
  • Ages 6-8: 10:30 am

Packet Pick Up at Delaware Community YMCA

  • RACE Morning Only – Sunday, October 5: Starting at 7:15am

Timing Chip Pick Up at Delaware Community YMCA (all youth participants required to wear timing chip for entire event)

  • Sunday, October 5 starting at 7:15am

*Please plan to be at the pool at least 60 minutes prior to your start time in order to get your packet, timing chip, transition (rack) your bike.

Bike Check-In

Bike Drop-off is Sunday morning (race morning) only starting at 7:00 am.

Event Location & Address

Delaware Community Center YMCA

1121 S. Houck Rd

Delaware, OH 43015

Phone: (614) 389-4648

website: https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/delaware

COURSE MAPS

Youth racers will be treated to a spectacular swim in the Delaware Community Center YMCA Pool (transition area #1), then transition to a bike ride on the paved bike path around Veterans Park, and then complete their triathlon with a run around the fields at Veteran park. Finish is located at the Veterans Park Shelter House Area.

Click on Course Map image to view the course.

2025 YOUTH TRIATHLON

TRI the Heights
City of Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation

7th Annual Tri-The-Heights Triathlon

August 30, 2025

– 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

Grandview Heights / Marble Cliff Education Foundation

Register for the Race

UPCOMING RACES:

Race Info

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!

Pricing

Thru 12/31/20241/1/2025 - 3/31/20254/1/2025-8/25/20258/26/25-8/30/2025 (No Race Day Registration)
$27 Grandview Resident$35 Grandview Resident$45 Grandview Resident$60 Grandview Resident
$31 Individual Registration$40 Individual Registration$50 Individual Registration$65 Individual Registration
Register for the Race

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.

Schedule

Arrival TimesDistances
Age GroupPacket Pickup ByBike Drop Off ByRace Start TimeSwimBikeRun
15-177:007:308:00200 yards7.5 miles2 miles
11-12, 13-147:308:008:30200 yards3.8 miles1 mile
9-107:458:009:15100 yards2.4 miles1/2 mile
7-88:459:0010:1550 yards2 miles1/2 mile
6 and Under10:0010:1510:45Splash Around1/4 mile1/4 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.

Volunteers

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!

Sign Up to Volunteer

Getting There

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.

Download the Bike Map
Download the Bike Map: Lincoln Hill Section
Download the Run Map
Download the Transition Area 1 Site Plan
Download the Transition Area 2 Site Plan
Road Closure and Parking Map
Bike Course Lincoln Hill
Bike Course - Lincoln Hill Portion
Tri the Heights Transition Area 2 Site Plan
Transition Area 2 Site Plan

OHIO’s KICK-OFF to A Season of Triathlon!

OhioHealth Race for a Reason

Ohio Health Race For A Reason

April 25-26, 2025

 Ohio University Sports Administration hosts the 13th Annual Ohio Health Race For A Reason. Over the past 12 years, the OhioHealth Race For A Reason has raised upwards of $650,000 for charities, non-profits, and student organizations. The OhioHealth Race for a Reason is the only event of this kind: combining the competition of racing with the compassion of the Athens and Southeastern Ohio community.  $10 of your race registration fee goes toward the charity or non-profit of your choice.

April 25, 2025

  • Youth Splash-n-Dash presented by the Ohio University Patton College of Education

April 26, 2025

  • Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions Triathlon & Duathlon
  • Quidel 5K Run Presented by OUCU Financial
  • OU ROTC Mud Run Presented by the Ohio Army National Guard
  • Pure Rock 105 XTQ 3K Walk presented by Holzer Health System
  • Virtual Race presented by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Find out more and register here.

UPCOMING RACES:

May 15, 2026

American Triple-T Triathlons & Aquabike

May 16, 2026

Pleasant Valley SPRINT Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

May 17, 2026

Pleasant Valley Olympic & Half Iron Triathlon & Aquabike

June 6, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Deer Creek

June 7, 2026

Deer Creek Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

June 14, 2026

Maumee Bay Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

June 27, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Caesar Creek

June 28, 2026

The Caesar Creek Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

July 18, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Buck Creek

July 19, 2026

Great Buckeye Challenge Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

August 2, 2026

Queen City Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

August 8, 2026

Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra

August 8, 2026

Buckeye Sun & Moon Trail Runs - Alum Creek State Park

September 5, 2026

Tri-the-Heights Youth Triathlon

September 13, 2026

Portage Lakes Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

September 19, 2026

The Ohio Fall Challenge at Deer Creek State Park

September 27, 2026

Delaware Community Center YMCA Youth Triathlon

October 3, 2026

The Dirty Yeti Gravel Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

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2024 YOUTH TRIATHLON

Delaware Community Center YMCA Youth Triathlon

October 6, 2024

– This youth triathlon held at the Delaware Community Center YMCA pool and Veterans Park in Delaware, Ohio. The swim, bike, and run and FUN takes place in beautiful Delaware, Ohio. Proceeds benefit the Delaware YMCA Community Program.

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UPCOMING RACES:

Race Info

For Start Times see Schedule

Age Divisions: (Note: Youth must participate in the age division of their age as of race day)

  • 11-12 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 6-8 years

Race Distances

Ages: 11-12

  • Swim: 100 yards
  • Bike 3.0 miles
  • Run: 1.0 mile

Ages: 9-10

  • Swim: 50 yards
  • Bike 2.0 miles
  • Run: 1.00 miles

Ages: 6-8

  • Swim: 40 yards
  • Bike: 1.0 miles
  • Run: 0.50 miles

Course Description

Youth participants will swim prescribed length in Delaware Community YMCA pool, transition at the YMCA, and then take the bike path around Veterans Park. Each bike loop equals 1 mile. Youth participants will transition from bike to run at Veterans Park and complete the run that travels around the fields at the park to finish at the Veterans Park shelterhouse area.

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

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.

Awards

Awards will be given for the First, Second, Third Male and Female places of each age grouping (11-12, 9-10, 6-8).  Results will be sent to everyone’s email and available live on this website.

Be safe, have fun, and good luck!

Pricing

Entry Fee is $35 for all age divisions.   

Note: Youth must participate in the age division of their age as of October 6, 2024.

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Schedule

Entry Fee: $35 All Ages

Start Times

  • Ages 11-12: 8:00 am
  • Ages 9-10: 9:15 am
  • Ages 6-8: 10:30 am

Packet Pick Up at Delaware Community YMCA

  • Saturday, October 5:  4-8pm
  • Sunday, October 6: Starting at 7:15am

Timing Chip Pick Up at Delaware Community YMCA (all youth participants required to wear timing chip for entire event)

  • Sunday, October 6 starting at 7:15am

*Please plan to be at the pool at least 60 minutes prior to your start time in order to get your packet, timing chip, transition (rack) your bike.

Bike Check-In

Bike Drop-off is Sunday morning (race morning) only starting at 7:00 am.

Event Location & Address

Delaware Community Center YMCA

1121 S. Houck Rd

Delaware, OH 43015

Phone: (614) 389-4648

website: https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/delaware

COURSE MAPS

Youth racers will be treated to a spectacular swim in the Delaware Community Center YMCA Pool (transition area #1), then transition to a bike ride on the paved bike path around Veterans Park, and then complete their triathlon with a run around the fields at Veteran park. Finish is located at the Veterans Park Shelter House Area.

Click on Course Map image to view the course.

OHIO’s KICK-OFF to A Season of Triathlon!

OhioHealth Race for a Reason

Ohio Health Race For A Reason

April 27, 2024

– Ohio University Sports Administration hosts the 12th Annual Ohio Health Race For A Reason. Over the past 11 years, the Race For A Reason has raised upwards of $600,000 for charities, non-profits, and student organizations. The Ohio Race for a Reason is the only event of this kind: combining the competition of racing with the compassion of the Athens and Southeastern Ohio community.

  • College of Health Sciences and Professions Triathlon & Duathlon
  • Youth Splash-n-Dash
  • Quidel 5K Run Presented by OUCU Financial
  • OU ROTC Mud Run Presented by Hugh White Honda of Athens
  • 3K Walk
  • Virtual Race presented by the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Find out more and register here.

UPCOMING RACES:

May 15, 2026

American Triple-T Triathlons & Aquabike

May 16, 2026

Pleasant Valley SPRINT Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

May 17, 2026

Pleasant Valley Olympic & Half Iron Triathlon & Aquabike

June 6, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Deer Creek

June 7, 2026

Deer Creek Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

June 14, 2026

Maumee Bay Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

June 27, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Caesar Creek

June 28, 2026

The Caesar Creek Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

July 18, 2026

Open Water Swimming Clinic - Buck Creek

July 19, 2026

Great Buckeye Challenge Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

August 2, 2026

Queen City Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

August 8, 2026

Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra

August 8, 2026

Buckeye Sun & Moon Trail Runs - Alum Creek State Park

September 5, 2026

Tri-the-Heights Youth Triathlon

September 13, 2026

Portage Lakes Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike

September 19, 2026

The Ohio Fall Challenge at Deer Creek State Park

September 27, 2026

Delaware Community Center YMCA Youth Triathlon

October 3, 2026

The Dirty Yeti Gravel Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

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2024 YOUTH TRIATHLON

TRI the Heights
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

Grandview Heights / Marble Cliff Education Foundation

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UPCOMING RACES:

Race Info

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!

Pricing

Thru 12/31/20241/1/2025 - 3/31/20254/1/2025-8/25/20258/26/25-8/30/2025 (No Race Day Registration)
$27 Grandview Resident$35 Grandview Resident$45 Grandview Resident$60 Grandview Resident
$31 Individual Registration$40 Individual Registration$50 Individual Registration$65 Individual Registration
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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.

Schedule

Arrival TimesDistances
Age GroupPacket Pickup ByBike Drop Off ByRace Start TimeSwimBikeRun
15-177:007:308:00200 yards7.5 miles2 miles
11-12, 13-147:308:008:30200 yards3.8 miles1 mile
9-107:458:009:15100 yards2.4 miles1/2 mile
7-88:459:0010:1550 yards2 miles1/2 mile
6 and Under10:0010:1510:45Splash Around1/4 mile1/4 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.

Volunteers

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!

Sign Up to Volunteer

Getting There

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.

Download the Bike Map
Download the Bike Map: Lincoln Hill Section
Download the Run Map
Download the Transition Area 1 Site Plan
Download the Transition Area 2 Site Plan
Road Closure and Parking Map
Bike Course Lincoln Hill
Bike Course - Lincoln Hill Portion
Tri the Heights Transition Area 2 Site Plan
Transition Area 2 Site Plan