When: Saturday August 4, 2012
Where: Tipton Lakes Marina, 6000 Tipton Lakes Blvd., Columbus, IN 47201
Register: 
Or print & mail Registration Form
Pricing:
Sprint Distance - Individual - $65
Sprint Distance - Relay - $105
Olympic Distance - Individual - $80
The Race:
The Columbus Challenge Sprint Triathlon is USAT Sanctioned. The race starts and finishes at Tipton Lakes Marina in Columbus, Indiana. The swim is an out-and-back course starting at The Marina (0.5 mile). The bike course consists of flat to rolling hills through the countryside of Bartholomew County (17.5 miles). The run course is flat and on roads within beautiful Tipton Lakes residential area (3.1 miles).
New this year - Olympic Distance - 1500m Swim, 25 mile Bike, 6.2 mile Run.
**The swim will be a time trail start rather than the wave start as in the past. Participants will be numbered based on their swimming ability that was submitted when registering.
Click Here to download Race Routes
Click Here to download our Training Guide
2012 Youth Triathlon - June 16th
Packet Pick Up information:
Packet Pick Up times:
Friday, August 3rd - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Join us for a free dinner for participants, live music, boat rides of the water course, and a chance to get your bike tuned up by Columbus Bicycle Station. Food is available for purchase for those not registered to race.
Saturday, August 4th - 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. - Packet pickup and race day registration. There is a mandatory meeting at 8:00 a.m. for race participants. Transition will open at 6:30 a.m. ID required to pick up race packet!
Parking: Parking is available along the streets of Tipton Lakes Neighborhood. Please do not park on residents grass and be respectful of not blocking driveways, etc.
Family Activities: Columbus Gymnastic Center and staff will be present on race day for entertainment for kids. There will also be a bounce house. We encourage spectators and will have bleachers available at the finish line. We will be selling water on race day and Casey's Cookies will be present selling cookies.
**The Columbus Challenge benefits the Foundation For Youth Scholarship Fund**
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FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
Where: Tipton Lakes Marina ~ Friday August, 3rd ~ 6pm to 8pm
Registered Athletes are invited to view the venue, tune up their bikes, pick up their race packets & enjoy a complimentary dinner. Please RSVP your attendance when filling out registration form. Food will be available for purchase of non registered guests.
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Courtyard by Marriott - Tipton Lakes is offering a Columbus Challenge Group Rate includes full cooked breakfast & a $5 Rebate to Foundation for Youth. Click below:
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SEE & DO ... Travel writer Jordan Simon listed Columbus, Indiana among his Top 10 Things to See in the U.S. Before You Die on Aol.com. Columbus was listed alongside the likes of Charleston, S.C., the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone National Park. As you make plans for your race experience, consider staying for the week end! Truly a win-win situation!
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Click here for the 2011 Hoosierman Series
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Our Volunteers play a critical role in the success of our race!
Volunteers receive a t-shirt, a free meal and tons of gratitude from athletes, staff & spectators! There will be a Volunteer Orientation Dinner at Foundation For Youth (date to be determined)
Interested? Contact Nicole
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For questions or more information, please contact Jen Shaver.
2011 Results:
2011 Clydesdale/Athena Results
2010 Results:
Xterra Wetsuit Winners: Ben Weaver and Allison Clock