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Official race website14403 Crownover Mill Rd, New Holland, OH 43145
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
The 7-mile run course climbs 51 feet, about 7 feet a mile: flat.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi Running Route inRun | 7 mi | 51 ft | flat |
| 752 m Activity Route inRun | 0.5 mi | 7 ft | |
| 295.2 m Activity Route inRun | 0.2 mi | 0 ft |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Aggregated from official results for Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:27:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:34:07, and half the field in 1:48:24; the last tenth came in after 2:16:54.
At the 2026 Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:36:39 or better, the top quarter in 2:51:21, and half the field in 3:10:33; the last tenth came in after 3:53:17.
At the 2026 Beginner Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 53:03 or better, the top quarter in 56:55, and half the field in 1:03:46; the last tenth came in after 1:22:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:00:07 | 1:29:44 |
| 20-29 | 1:29:46 | 1:21:39 |
| 30-39 | 1:32:30 | 1:30:38 |
| 40-49 | 1:37:28 | 1:25:09 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:31:37 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:39:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 8:24 to the top quarter there, 42% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Ohio, the median swim here was 4:23 slower, the bike 2:32 slower and the run 2:56 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 15:16 | 17:11 | 20:15 | 23:56+ |
| T1 | 2:13 | 2:28 | 3:07 | 3:58+ |
| Bike | 40:46 | 44:15 | 48:57 | 57:07+ |
| T2 | 1:13 | 1:35 | 2:05 | 2:38+ |
| Run | 24:29 | 26:57 | 32:15 | 37:06+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Olympic Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 14:22 to the top quarter there, 46% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Ohio, the median swim here was 1:19 faster, the bike 1:07 faster and the run 2:33 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 26:37 | 29:46 | 33:58 | 38:17+ |
| T1 | 2:08 | 2:37 | 3:15 | 4:04+ |
| Bike | 1:12:09 | 1:19:07 | 1:27:10 | 1:36:38+ |
| T2 | 1:23 | 1:49 | 2:27 | 3:33+ |
| Run | 48:28 | 54:23 | 1:01:00 | 1:13:18+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Up 8 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 155 to 167 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:45:45 to 1:48:24.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 167 (+8%) | 1:48:24 | under 1:27:15 | 1:08:32 |
| 2025 | 155 | 1:45:45 | under 1:30:41 | 1:14:11 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Ohio sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:34:07, against 1:25:56 in a typical Ohio sprint triathlon, so times here run 10 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
What the organizers of Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Friday, Setup. 10:00am-9:00pm: Set-up Transition, Registration, Bike, Run & Swim Courses. 6:00pm-7:30pm: Early registration and packet pick-up at the beachfront parking lot (Highly recommended & encouraged!). Saturday, Race Day…
Course
Additional Information & Details Can Be Found In The Athlete Guide Under RACE INFO. Overview. The course will take you through the rural and beautiful countryside of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, due south of Columbus, Ohio. The swim takes place at…
Shirt and medal
SOME OF THE BEST TRIATHLON RACE SWAG IN OHIO. Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival Swag. Unique Custom Diecast Finisher Medal. Soft Lifestyle Tee. Swim Cap. Bike Sticker. Race Bib. Post-Race Party With Catered Lunch and Refreshments…
Rules and FAQ
Refunds are not allowed for this race however we do have options. You can defer, change races, donate your entry fee to the charity, switch to a virtual event or purchase event insurance and receive a refund through your insurance claim…
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The Columbus Triathlon and Multisport Festival has something for everyone of all ages and ability levels! Races include beginner, sprint, Olympic, and ⅓ iron distances in triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, and aquathlons as well as 3k/6k open water swims and 5k/10k/15k run only distances. Participants call the Columbus Triathlon one of the best events in Ohio because of our positive and friendly community of support! It's a small race with a big race atmosphere. Plus there is free training help along with awesome race tees, event photos, finisher medals and a post-race meal!