Upcoming Events

The Deer Creek Fall Challenge features a distance for all ability levels; whether you’re getting ready for a fall Ironman distance race or looking for a great course for your first triathlon, the Deer Creek Fall Challenge is the race for you. Deer Creek State Park is located just 20 miles southwest of Columbus off I-71 at the Mount Sterling exit. Register early! The field is limited to the first 750 total participants.
Join us in the last weekend of September at the Deer Creek Fall Challenge! End your racing season on a high note at this outstanding athlete-friendly event. Find out more and register here.

Race Distances
Mini Triathlon: 250y Swim – 7mi Bike – 2mi Run
Mini Duathlon: 2mi Run – 7mi Bike – 2mi Run
Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim – 20k Bike – 5k Run
Sprint Duathlon: 5k Run – 20k Bike – 5k Run
Olympic Triathlon: 1500m Swim – 40k Bike – 10k Run
Olympic Duathlon: 5k Run – 40k Bike – 10k Run

Relays
For those who prefer to race one element of the triathlon or duathlon we offer a relay division for our sprint and Olympic distance triathlons and duathlons. Relay teams consist of three (3) members (1 swimmer, 1 biker, 1 runner), each member will complete one segment of the race (2 members for duathlon teams). Each team member will exchange their timing chip bracelet at their assigned bike rack. There are NO age groups in this division.

Deer Creek Fall Challenge

BIGFOOT 50K, 20 & 10 MILE TRAIL RACE boasts a permanently marked 10.4-mile loop course with rolling hills on hiking and bridle trails, entirely within Salt Fork State Park. The course is marked with pink blazes, permanent wooden signs, and is known for eating trail shoes!
50K participants will run a total of three loops, which includes over 4,000′ of elevation gain and 4,000′ of elevation loss. 20 Milers will run two loops, and 10 Milers will complete one. Hikers are welcome in the Bigfoot 10 Miler — the generous 8.5-hour cut off time will allow you to enjoy hiking the course at your own pace.

Bigfoot 50K, 20 & 10 Miler