Ideal Beach Triathlon

Swim
The swim portion of the Sprint Individual Triathlon covers 400 yards, featuring two right turns at large orange buoys. After completing the swim, participants will exit the water and make a short run across the sandy beach to the transition area. The beach area has a sandy bottom, making it easy to enter and exit the water.

Bike
The bike segment consists of a flat and fast 12-mile loop that takes you along the scenic Indiana-Michigan state line. This course is designed for speed, allowing athletes to maximize their performance.

Run
The run is a 3.1-mile course that leads you along the picturesque Heaton Lake. Participants will navigate over a toll-road overpass and through an industrial park, where there will be a turnaround point before returning along the same route.

Compete as a team by having each member do a leg of the race.

Swim
The relay begins with a 400-yard swim, where one team member will navigate two right turns at large orange buoys. After completing the swim, the swimmer will exit the water and make a short run across the sandy beach to the transition area. The sandy bottom of the beach ensures a smooth entry and exit for all participants.

Bike
Next, the second team member will take on the 12-mile bike segment, which features a flat and fast loop along the scenic Indiana-Michigan state line. This course is designed to allow for quick times and an exhilarating ride.

Run
Finally, the last team member will complete the 3.1-mile run, which takes participants along the beautiful Heaton Lake. The route includes a crossing over a toll-road overpass and a passage through an industrial park, where there will be a turnaround point before heading back along the same path.

This exciting event is designed for kids aged 6 to 14 years old who can swim 25 yards unassisted and ride a bike without training wheels. The Kids Competitive Triathlon is a timed event, and participants must complete the race without parental assistance. They may receive help only from race staff, lifeguards, and volunteers.

Pre-Race Meeting
A mandatory pre-race meeting will take place at 9:30 AM near the kids' transition area. During this meeting, each stage of the race will be explained to the athletes, and they will walk as a group down to the lake to begin the race. Lifeguards will be present in the water to ensure safety, and the 25-yard swim will start with a group launch by age group.

Race Details
After completing the swim, participants will make a short jog to the transition area, where they will mount their bikes for a ¾-mile ride. Monitors will accompany the kids on their bikes, and volunteers will be stationed at corners to guide them along the route. For the run segment, additional monitors will be present to support the young athletes as they navigate the course. The race will conclude as the kids cross the same finish line as the adult participants.

Each athlete will be body marked and must wear a timing chip (provided by the race). Participants must have their own bike (no training wheels or tricycles) and a helmet, as no one will be permitted to compete without a helmet. Athletes must also be able to swim 25 yards unassisted.

Awards and Recognition
Awards will be presented to the top finishers in both male and female categories, with age groups divided into 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-14

This exciting event is designed for kids aged 6 to 12 years old who can swim 25 yards unassisted and ride a bike without training wheels. The Kids Non-Competitive Triathlon is not a timed event; instead, we encourage participants to focus on finishing safely and having fun. Parents are welcome to run and bike alongside their kids during the race, providing support and assistance throughout the transition.

Pre-Race Meeting
A mandatory pre-race meeting will be held at 9:30 AM near the kids' transition area. During this meeting, each stage of the race will be explained to the athletes, emphasizing the importance of learning and enjoyment. Participants will then walk as a group down to the lake to begin the race, with several lifeguards present in the water. The 25-yard swim will start in a time trial format, allowing each child to enter the water safely.

Race Details
After completing the swim, participants will make a short jog to the transition area, where they will mount their bikes for a ¾-mile ride. Monitors will accompany the kids on their bikes, and volunteers will be stationed at corners to guide them along the route. For the run segment, additional monitors will be present to support the young athletes as they navigate the course. The race will conclude as the kids cross the same finish line as the adult participants.

Kids have the option to be body marked and will receive a swim cap for the event. Each athlete must have their own bike (no training wheels or tricycles) and a helmet, as no one will be permitted to compete without a helmet. While athletes must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, personal flotation devices are allowed.

Awards and Recognition
Finisher's award to celebrate their participation.