Name: 35th Annual Dave Staley Triathlon & Youth Triathlon
Start: 2015-08-15T08:00:00-04:00
Location: Delaware, OH, United States

The YMCA of Central Ohio and the City of Delaware Parks and Recreation Department invite you and youth 12& under to participate in the 35th Annual Dave Staley Triathlon & Youth Triathlon. The triathlon is designed to be a fun event for all individuals regardless of their fitness and experience level.

The 35th Annual Dave Staley Triathlon is part of the 2015 USAT Retro Tri Series.

Distance Options(s):

Adult (13 & older): 500m pool swim +13 mi mile bike+ 3.1 mi run
Youth (Ages 6-8): 50m swim+1 mi bike+ 0.5 mi run
Youth (Ages 9-10): 100m swim+2 mi bike+1 mi run
Youth (Ages 11-12): 150m swim+3 mi bike+1 mi run

This event is about enjoying it, and being a well-rounded athlete that has the perserverance to do three disciplines back to back.

Join us after the event for a fun celebration!

Registration fees

Adult Triathlon Closed

individual

$35.00

Dec 1 - Aug 14

Youth Triathlon Closed

individual

$25.00

Dec 1 - Aug 14

Event Location

Event Address: 500 E. Lincoln Ave Delaware, OH 43015

Parking: Please park in the main parking lot to the LEFT as you arrive at the Park. Check-in area is located by transition. Do NOT park behind the pool or next to the pool area.

Amenities & Awards

All participants receive an event shirt, a USAT amenity, and swim cap as part of the Check-in. Note: Shirts sizes are adults sizes.

All finishers will receive a USAT Retro Series finishers medal.

There are no awards for youth distances. Adults TBD.

Dave Staley Triathlon History

This year marks the 35th running of the Dave Staley Triathlon & Youth Triathlon. Several thousand triathletes have participated and made the beginner-friendly and recreational triathlon their first experience with triathlon. The triathlon named after retired Ohio Wesleyan University professor Dave Staley was created to provide a fun opportunity for individuals of all ages to combine swim, biking, and running.

Why Participate?

Get involved in triathlon in a recreational, fun, exciting and safe atmosphere.
Make new friends and others who are engaged in triathlon or pursuing an active, healthy lifestyle.
Challenge yourself to something different.
Pefect for first timers, seasoned vesterans, and those looking to stay active, all while in an event atmosphere.
An event the entire family can participate!

Can You Participate?

ABSOLUTELY! Just be prepared for a great experience and bring a positive attitude!

Youth Triathlon

The Dave Staley Youth Triathlon is a non-competitive, fun and safe event designed for ages 6-13 years old. We promote and celebrate participation in three fun "lifestyle" sports - swimming, biking, and running. Our philosphy is "Let's have FUN!" with an emphasis on completing vs competing.

Parents: After your youth finishes, we asked that you stay with your child at the Finish Line until the last youth finishes in that triathlon. We want a festive, fun finish line experience for all kids participating regardless of whether they are first or last.

USAT Retro Series

The 35th Annual Dave Staley Triathlon is excited to be part of the 2015 USAT Retro Tri Series. The series represent those triathlons athat are unique and highlight what triathlon is all about - fun, excitement, great experience and rewrding atmosphere.

Swim Start

The Dave Staley triathlon swim takes place in the Mingo Park pool. There are eight designated lanes for the swim. To accomodate all athletes, the swim portion will progress as follows:

Two swimmers will be assigned per lane. The length of the lane and is 25 meters. Athletes will swim back-n-forth within their 25 meter length until completion of their respective laps.
Athletes will be assigned a start time based on their registration date.
1 lap = 50 meters (or two down-n-back)
500 meters = 10 laps
150 meters = 3 laps
100 meters = 2 laps
50 meters = 1 lap

Upon completion of their respective lasp, athlete will exit the pool area and head into transition.