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The Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Date
August 16, 2026
Distance
Triathlon - Beginner · Duathlon - Beginner · Sprint Triathlon & more
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From the Organizer

The Cincinnati Triathlon and Multisport Festival has something for everyone, including all ages and ability levels! Races include beginner, sprint, olympic, and ⅓ iron distances in triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, and aquathlons, with various open swim distances. Racers call this race one of the best events in Ohio because of our positive, friendly community of support! It's a small race with a big race atmosphere. Plus there is free training help, along with awesome performance tees in gender-specific cuts, in-race pictures, finisher medals, and a post-race meal! Race assured that we will ensure the safety of all athletes, have medical support and law enforcement on site, adhere to all Federal, State and Local ordinances, so you can achieve your goals! All are welcome; come out and race with us! 

TRIATHLONS (Swim, Bike, Run)

Beginner = 200m swim / 6.5ml bike / 1.5ml run
Sprint = 750m swim / 14ml bike / 5k run
Olympic = 1500m swim / 26ml bike / 10k run
1/3 Iron = 2000m swim / 38ml bike / 9.3ml run

DUATHLONS (Run, Bike, Run)

Beginner = 1.5ml run / 6.5ml bike / 1.5ml run
Sprint = 1.5ml Run / 14ml bike / 5k run
Olympic = 5k run / 26ml bike / 10k run
1/3 Iron = 5k run / 38ml bike / 9.3ml run

AQUABIKES (Swim, Bike)

Sprint = 750m swim / 14ml bike only
Olympic = 1500m swim / 26ml bike only
1/3 Iron = 2000m swim / 38ml bike only

AQUATHLONS (Swim, Run)

Sprint = 750m swim / 5k run only
Olympic = 1500m swim / 10k run only
1/3 Iron = 2000m swim / 9.3ml run only

OPEN WATER SWIMS (Swim only)

1500m Open Water Swim (0.93 Miles)
3k Open Water Swim (1.86 Miles)
5k Open Water Swim (3.1 Miles)

OPEN RUN (Run Only)  - ALL AGES

5k (3.1 miles)
10k (6.2 miles)
9.3 miles 

Race Venue

The Cincinnati Triathlon and Multisport Festival will take place at Caesar Creek State Park Beach in Waynesville, Ohio, which is a short drive North of Cincinnati and South of Dayton. Packet Pick-up, and the Start/Finish Lines will be at the beachfront just North of the Park office, found at 8570 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068. Enter the park and drive all the way into the park to the last (Northern most) parking lot at the Beachfront. There is plenty of parking at the beachfront, and all the race festivities will be in the grass down by the Beach. Look for the tents and banners.

Race Swag, Goodies, and Post-Race Meal

Here are the swag and goodies to celebrate your accomplishment. Everyone who registers will get:

  • Event Tee
  • Men’s cut, women’s cut & youth sizing available - To be guaranteed a shirt, you must register at least 2 weeks in advance of the race.
  • Finisher Medal - To be guaranteed a race medal, you must register at least 2 weeks in advance of the race.
  • Custom Race Bib
  • Catered Food & Drink
Saturday Race Schedule 
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm: Registration and Packet Pick-up at the Beachfront
Sunday Race Schedule 
  • 5:30am-8:30am: Registration and Packet Pick-up at the Beachfront (ALL RACES)
  • 5:30am-8:30am: Transition Check-in & Check-out (ALL RACES)
  • 6:45am: All Duathlons Start Following a Brief Pre-Race Meeting
  • 7:00am: 5k Open Water Swim & ⅓ Iron Tri, Aquabike & Aquathlon Start Following a Brief Pre-Race Meeting
  • 7:15am: 1500m & 3k Open Water Swim & OLY Tri, Aquabike & Aquathlon Start Following a Brief Pre-Race Meeting
  • 7:30am Sprint Tri, Aquabike & Aquathlon Start Following a Brief Pre-Race Meeting
    We will start the High School and Collegiate athletes in the first wave.
  • 8:00am: Beginner Triathlon Start Following a Brief Pre-Race Meeting
  • 8:30am: Open Run 5k, 10k and 9.3 mile Start Following a Brief Pre-Race Meeting
  • 12:30pm: Course closes for all athletes in ALL AGES races including the Open Swim, Open Run, ALL Beginner Races, ALL Sprint Races, ALL Olympic Race and ALL ⅓ Iron Races and timing ends

 
Thank you for racing with us! If you have any questions contact us at zoomracingusa12@gmail.com 

Check out our website at https://www.zoomracingusa.com  

  • Our race day athlete guide
  • Check out the post-race food menu (all free of charge): BBQ, hotdogs, beans, corn, soda, ice cream, water and more! 
  • View results
  • Get race day info
  • Review tips, tricks, and training plans

We are athletes who love multisport racing, so please let us know how we can help you have an amazing race day. We look forward to seeing you on course! 

Events

Triathlon - Beginner8 AMRegister →
Duathlon - Beginner6:45 AMRegister →
Sprint Triathlon7:30 AMRegister →
Sprint Duathlon6:45 AMRegister →
Sprint Aquabike7:30 AMRegister →
Sprint Aquathlon7:30 AMRegister →
Olympic Triathlon7:15 AMRegister →
Olympic Duathlon6:45 AMRegister →
Olympic Aquabike7:15 AMRegister →
Olympic Aquathlon7:15 AMRegister →

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°

Chance of Rain

33%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Wright Bros Ap, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:51 AMSunset 8:33 PMDaylight 13h 42m

Host City

About Waynesville, OH

Population

2,723

as of 2023

Elevation

712 ft

Nearest Airport

DAY

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 27 mi

Major Hub

CVG

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 46 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

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Race
The Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival
Date
August 16, 2026

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.

Read the Guide

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 Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival?
The Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival is a triathlon race held in Waynesville, Ohio on August 16, 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 Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival?
Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Waynesville, Ohio at 8570 OH-73, Waynesville, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Aug 16, 2026

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