Course & Transition
Celebration Plaza, in the heart of White River State Park, will offer a beautiful setting for the transition area. This large, grassy area is only steps from the swim exit and provides a great location to start and finish each leg of the triathlon and duathlon.
Course Maps
View the course maps HERE
Transition Area
The Transition Area of TRI Indy is located at Celebration Plaza, at the heart of White River State Park. This large, grassy area is only steps from the swim exit and will give you a great location to start/finish each leg of the event.
This open area is also a perfect for spectators who want to watch the event!
The Duathlon
The first run of the Duathlon will complete 2 miles of the run course. The second loop will be the same 5k loop the triathletes complete (See course map under the "Run" section below).
The Swim
The swim portion of the triathlon will be a point to point course in the beautiful Indianapolis Canal, which is 4-feet deep and 40-feet wide. We will conduct the swim in a time trial format. Participants will start ONE AT A TIME, every 2-3 seconds, with faster swimmers going earlier.
Olympic Tri - 1,500m swim
Sprint Tri - 500m swim
There will be an Elite division for the Olympic distance that will start first. If you start in the Elite division, you will be competing for the overall awards and will be ineligible for age group awards.
The Bike
Participants in the bike will ride through a scenic and fairly flat loop of 12.5 miles (20k), which travels north (along the White River) and up to 38th Street. Once back downtown, participants will ride through the IUPUI Campus.
Expect great volunteer support and police protection along the way!
Olympic Tri - complete TWO (2) loops for 40k
Sprint Tri - complete ONE (1) loop for 20k
Duathlon - complete ONE (1) loop for 20k
The Run
The 3.1 mile run course is flat and fast, so expect quick times!
Olympic Tri - complete TWO (2) loops for 6.2 miles
Sprint Tri - complete ONE (1) loop for 3.1 miles
Duathlon - complete ONE (1) loop for 2 miles BEFORE the 20k Bike, then one (1) loop for 3.1 miles
Participants will travel along the west side of the White River from Celebration Plaza, up to 10th Street, and then back along the east side of the river.
Expect a water/Gatorade station every mile along the route.
