Lewisburg Sprint Triathlon

Join Us for Year 2 of the Lewisburg Sprint Triathlon
Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Lewisburg Area Recreation Park

Rise Up Racing is thrilled to bring back the Lewisburg Sprint Triathlon for its second year! Following the tremendous success of our inaugural event, this race is expected to sell out—so don’t wait to secure your spot.

Come out and enjoy a fun, family-friendly early-season triathlon in the beautiful Lewisburg area. Whether you're a first-time triathlete or a seasoned competitor, this course has something for everyone: an outdoor pool swim, a rolling and scenic bike course, and a flat, fast run.

 
Race Distances:

300-yard outdoor pool swim
15-mile rolling bike ride (open roads)
5K flat out-and-back run
Course Maps

 
Who Can Register?

Individual athletes (ages 12 and up)
Relay teams (2–3 people)
Athletes under 18 will need a parent/guardian signature and must be able to complete the full course distance.

 
Race Location:
Lewisburg Area Recreation Park
St. Mary’s Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837

 
Packet Pickup:

Friday, May 29: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 30: 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM
Location: West End Park at the Lewisburg Area Recreation Park
 
Beginner Triathlon Clinic
Friday, May 29 at 6:00 PM
Join us at West End Park for a free clinic hosted by Race Director and USAT-Certified Coach Robin Barth. We’ll go over course details, transitions, gear prep, and provide short demos on transition setup and basic bike maintenance. Bring your questions and your bike!

New for 2026: we will be moving to Age Group Starts

As race day approaches, each age group will be assigned:

• A corral time
• A start time

Age groups will be seeded based on estimated 300-yard swim time. This format not only creates a more competitive and engaging race experience—especially as a USAT National Qualifier—but also helps reduce crowding on the pool deck and improves overall flow.

We expect the start process to remain smooth, with a similar cadence to past years and only minimal breaks between groups.

As race day approaches, each age group will be assigned: a corral time (corralling will happen in the front parking lot of the pool area)

The ‘corral ladies’ will be holding signs with the current age groups ‘on deck’ and then will be walking each age group on deck in order of their bib number to receive their chip timing device and then line up for the start. It is important that athletes line up with the ‘corral ladies’ in order of your bib number within their correct age group. Bib number is how we sorted estimated swim finish time. If there is a gap, meaning bib numbers 1, 2, & 4 are present and bib number 3 is missing bib number 4 should collect the chip timing device labeled 4 and there will be an extra 5 second gap between athlete 2 & 4. The chip timing company will be in charge of starting each athlete, but athletes should make sure their bib number MATCHES their chip timing device. 

We will be corralling 3 age groups at time, but this will move very quickly. There will only be a 1 minute gap between each age group. Age groups will be seeded by fastest expected swim finish time and will be mixed male & female. 

Spectators are encouraged to cheer for their athletes on pool deck only when their athlete is being ushered in. No athletes or specators are allowed to enter the pool deck through the race course, they MUST enter in through the locker room/ main entrance. Once their athlete is finished swimming we ask that spectators move towards transition area or bike course to continue cheering and make room for other spectators to cheer on deck. 

Free Youth Splash & Dash on Friday

• Although the event is FREE Pre-registration required.
• Arrive by 4:30pm, first race starts at 5pm. 
• Age Group Races with varying distances: 5 &under, 6-8 years, 9-10 years
• The 5 & under race will start promptly at 5pm and each race will start after the full completion of race prior. 
• Each group will do a short swim with full run enclosed in the park. This is a 'fun race' and encourage parent assistance in the pool or on the run and floatation devices are approved. 
• Awards and Celebrations to follow 
• Please consider volunteering for this free event (click the volunteer tab)

 
Race Day Schedule – Saturday, May 30, 2026:

5:00–6:30 AM – Packet pickup & bike racking
6:30–7:30 AM – Swim warm-ups (pool opens)
7:45 AM – Transition area closes (regardless of age group start time)
8:00 AM – Race begins (staggered swim starts every 5-10 seconds, racers ordered by 300-yard swim time w/in their age group)
9:00 AM – Finish line celebration with food trucks and post-race food for athletes
11:00 AM – Awards Ceremony

Awards:

Top Male & Female Overall
Top 3 Relay Teams
Age Group Awards (1st–3rd Male & Female):
14 & under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+
 
Parking:
Event parking is available near the BVRA Ice Rink on St. Lawrence Street. Overflow parking will be at the Miller Center:
120 Hardwood Dr, Lewisburg, PA

 
Athlete Guide:
See 2025 Athlete Guide- updated athlete guide will come in April 2026

 
Please Note: No refunds will be provided for this event.

 
Questions?
Contact:
Robin Barth
Certified USAT Race Director
📧 robin.barth9@gmail.com

Sponsorship Information: https://riseupracing.com/lewisburg-sprint-triathlon-sponsorship/