First Capital Triathlon
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- First Capital Triathlon - Mini
From the Organizer
Mini Triathlon in historic Chillicothe, Ohio’s downtown Yoctangee Park, 50 meter City Pool and along the Paint Creek Recreational Trail for a beautiful, short triathlon!
Mini: 200M Swim, 6.2Mi Bike, 1.6Mi Run
Transition area will be in the parking lot near the main parking lot entrance by the pool house.
Swim: Serpentine Swim
Bike: Exit the parking lot going straight onto Back Road, at the top of the hill enter onto the Paint Creek Recreational Trail heading West (left). Stay right at each fork in the trail. At Larrick Lane, turn left and go up the hill. Participants turn around where the trail resumes.
Run: Exit the parking lot going straight onto Back Road, at the top of the hill enter onto the trail heading East (right). Participants will turn around at the wooden staircase by The Pump House Art Gallery.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
64°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chillicothe Mound City, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chillicothe, OH
Population
21,958
as of 2023
Elevation
638 ft
Nearest Airport
LCK
Rickenbacker International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at First Capital Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- First Capital Triathlon
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the First Capital Triathlon?
- First Capital Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Chillicothe, Ohio on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the First Capital Triathlon?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Chillicothe, Ohio at Chillicothe City Pool - Corner of Back Rd and Yaple Rd, Chillicothe, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the First Capital Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
First Capital Triathlon
Jul 18, 2026