-TRI Columbus
About this race
TRI Columbus race is located in beautiful Columbus, Indiana in the Tipton Lakes neighborhood. The race is 8 minutes from the I65 Columbus/Bloomington exit. TRI Columbus was formally known as the Columbus Challenge Triathlon which ended in 2018. The Columbus Running Club has brought back the much loved event.
The triathlon event is a 500m swim in Tipton Lakes (time trial start) followed by a 13.5 mile bike through the country and a 5k run. The duathlon is a 5k run, 13.5 mile bike and a 5k run.
Spectators are encouraged to come!
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Sprint Tri
500 m Swim, 13.5 mile Bike, 5k Run
Duathlon
Sprint Duathlon
5k Run, 13.5 mile Bike, 5k Run
Running
Sprint Clydesdale/Athena
500 m Swim, 13.5 mile Bike, 5k Run Men must weight 220 or more. Women must weight 165 or more.
Sprint Male Team
500 m Swim, 13.5 mile Bike, 5k Run
Sprint Coed Team
500 m Swim, 13.5 mile Bike, 5k Run
Sprint Female Team
500 m Swim, 13.5 mile Bike, 5k Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Columbus.
About Columbus
-TRI Columbus takes place in Columbus, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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