From the Organizer
Try the Tri is Terrace Park's neighborhood triathlon — a friendly, low-key swim-bike-run designed to give kids and adults their first taste of multisport racing, right here in our own backyard. Whether your six-year-old wants to try their first race or a parent is finally giving triathlon a go, this is the place to start.
RACE DETAILS:
Who: Anyone turning 6 this year (2026) and older (must be able to swim without flotation aids and ride without training wheels.
When: Saturday August 30, 2026
Where: Terrace Park Swim Club
Benefit: All proceeds will benefit the Terrace Park Swim & Tennis Club
Divisions: 6-9, 10-13, 14-16, 17-55, 56 and over, Relays
Ages will be determined based on your age on 12/31/2026
Relays:
Kids relay (all participants under 13 years old.
Family relay (mixed age groups) - At least one participant must be age 14 or under.
Adult relay (all participants 14 years old or older)
Awards:
Prizes for top 3 finishers in each age group
top relay team in each relay category
Registration Fee:
$30 - Individuals 13 and under - Discount will be taken at checkout
$50 - Individuals 14 and over
$80 - Kids Relay Teams
$100 - Family and Adult Relay Teams
Note: For teams, the first person to sign up pays for the entire team. There will be no charge for the 2nd and 3rd persons on the team.
T-Shirts:
Registration includes a race shirt for each participant (while supplies last).
A shirt is included for all participants registered by 8/9/26.
Gear:
A HELMET and BIKE are required for all participants.
A bike check must be completed before racing – details will be provided to registrants as the race gets closer.
Race Day Check-in:
Check-in opens 7:15
Transition Area closes at 7:45
Race time 8:00 a.m. with a staggered start for age groups.
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
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Milford, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Terrace Park, OH
Population
2,282
as of 2023
City Elevation
548 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Try the Tri, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Try the Tri?
- Try the Tri is a triathlon race held in Terrace Park, Ohio on August 30, 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 Try the Tri?
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Terrace Park, Ohio at 1 Stumps Lane. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Try the Tri?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Try the Tri
Aug 30, 2026