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Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Date
Last held Aug 8, 2026, next date to be announced
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Start location and course

14403 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.

Sprint Triathlon

167
finishers
1:48:24
median
1:08:32
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
median 1:48:241:14:272:37:10
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Olympic Triathlon

108
finishers
3:10:33
median
2:12:26
winning time
40% / 60%
women / men

Beginner Triathlon

66
finishers
1:03:46
median
47:18
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 Sprint Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 202:00:071:29:44
20-291:29:461:21:39
30-391:32:301:30:38
40-491:37:281:25:09
50-59n/a1:31:37
60-69n/a1:39:06

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Swim, bike and run splits at Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival

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.

2026 Sprint Triathlon, 167 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim15:1617:1120:1523:56+
T12:132:283:073:58+
Bike40:4644:1548:5757:07+
T21:131:352:052:38+
Run24:2926:5732:1537:06+

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.

2026 Olympic Triathlon, 108 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim26:3729:4633:5838:17+
T12:082:373:154:04+
Bike1:12:091:19:071:27:101:36:38+
T21:231:492:273:33+
Run48:2854:231:01:001:13:18+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

Finishers by year

Up 8 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival Sprint Triathlon year by year

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026167 (+8%)1:48:24under 1:27:151:08:32
20251551:45:45under 1:30:411:14:11

From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Schedule

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

Course Info

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…

Course Info, from the Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival page

Shirt and medal

Swag

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…

Swag, from the Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival page

Rules and FAQ

Refund Policy

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…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
14403 Crownover Mill Rd, New Holland, OH 43145Map
Course
Road
Results posted by the race
Past Race Results, 2023 RESULTS
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, 5K, 10K, 15K, Other
Editions
2026 (Aug 8, 2026), 2025 (Aug 2, 2025), 2024 (Aug 10, 2024), 2023 (Aug 20, 2023)
Status
The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: 1/3 Iron Duathlon, 1/3 Iron Aquabike, 1/3 Iron Aquathlon, 3k Open Swim, 6k Open Swim.

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Quick answers

When is Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival?
The next date has not been announced.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, 5K, 10K, 15K, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 167 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:48:24 and the winner finished in 1:08:32.
Where does it start?
14403 Crownover Mill Rd, New Holland, OH 43145.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

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!

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