Queen City Triathlon

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Queen City Triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon geared towards beginner triathletes looking for a low-pressure introduction to the sport. The race features a 1000 yard pool swim, a flat 12 mile bike course, and a 3 mile run on a packed dirt path.

EXPERIENCE
"Queen City was my first triathlon. I was definitely scared and maybe terrified is a more accurate word. Then I started seeing friendly faces, both volunteers and other racers. They all had big smiles and reassuring words. I finished and was left with a feeling of exhilaration and I felt a huge sense of accomplishment!" -East Helena

COURSE
The bike course is a flat and fast 12-mile loop through the valley north of East Helena, and the 3-mile run takes place on a dirt path looping north of the park.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Queen City Triathlon is held at John F. Kennedy Park in East Helena. The race is run in heats of 10 in the 5 lane outdoor pool with 2 swimmers per lane. There will be three heats of 500 yards and seven heats of 1000 yards. The bike course is a flat and fast 12-mile loop through the valley north of East Helena, and the 3-mile run takes place on a dirt path looping north of the park. Start times will be based on estimated swim times, with swimmers of similar times being grouped in the same heats. Heat assignments will be sent out the week before the race. The race is USAT Sanctioned. No refunds.

We have partnered with the East Helena Quality Education Foundation (EHQEF) for the past four years. This year, racers have an opportunity to donate to the EHQEF as part of their registration fee.