The Outer Limits Triathlon and Duathlon is one of our favorite events and a "must" for first timers. Located just minutes away from downtown Columbus the Outer Limits Triathlon/Duathlon combines a fantastic quarry swim, scenic bike course and a on-road off road running event.
WATER QUALITY UPDATE: Meets acceptable EPA water quality standards as of 8/19/2010.
RACE START TIME:
Triathlon/Duathlon: 7:00am
USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED: The Outer Limits Triathlon/Duathlon is fully sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT) the national governing body of the sport of triathlon and duathlon. All contestants will be required to abide by all the rules and regulations of USAT including membership. Their are two membership options. Option #1 is an annual membership to USAT. Call USA Triathlon at 1-719-597-9090 for membership details. All members must show their current USAT membership card at registration so give yourself plenty of time for membership processing and mail delivery. Option #2 is designed for "one time" participation in a USAT sanctioned event. Those choosing this option will be required to include an additional $10 (NON-USAT MEMBERSHIP FEE) This fee will be included in your registration and forwarded to the national office.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
Triathlon: Swim ½ Mile - Bike 16 Miles - Run 5K
Duathlon: Run 2 Miles - Bike 16 Miles - Run 5K
Triathlon 1/2 Miles:The swim is 1/2 mile in distance and will be along the banks of the Anderson Concrete quarry. The water is very comfortable but wet suits will be permitted pending USAT rules and race day temperature regulations. A pre-race warm-up will be permitted within the confined area of the course. Swim "wave" information will be included in you race confirmation packet. Swim caps provided.
Duathlon 2 Mile Run: The DUATHLON run #1 is two miles (one mile out and back) and combinations both on-raod and off road. Check out our map for a great view.
BIKE (16 Miles: The entire bike course is on paved roads so don’t let the name "Outer Limits" fool you. Check out the course map while visiting this site.
RUN (5K):The run is an extention of the duathlon run #1 and is a combination of both on-road and trail running. See map for details.
RACE DIVISIONS
AGE GROUP: 16-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ “ All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year for the event”
RELAY (MEN/WOMEN/MIXED): Combines one runner and one cyclist.
CRUISER/ATHENA: 190LBS/MEN 150LBS/WOMEN
AWARDS: Top 3 per division. Awards are based on pre-registration numbers on the Wednesday before the event and will be issued accoring to your age on RACE DAY.
NO TRANSFER POLICY IS STRICLY ENFORCED. If you can not make the race please notify the office for entry into next year's race.
RACE PACKETS: Your Outer Limits race packet will include an attractive technical shirt, race number, swim cap, bike frame number, EAS energy products and more.
PRE-REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP Tri-Tech Multi-Sport (6185 N Huntley Rd, 614-846-1516). Beginning August 21st through August 28th. Walk in registration is available.Hours:Monday through Friday 11-7pm Sat 10-6pm Closed Sunday.
ENTRY FEES:
INDIVIDUAL: USAT MEMBER.......................$50-3/31...........$55-4/30...........$60-5/31............$65-6/30...........$70-8/28..... $80 Race day
INDIVIDUAL NON-USAT MEMBER:............ $60-3/31...........$65-4/30...........$70-5/31...........$75-6/30............$80-8/28......$90 Race day 
TRIATHLON RELAYS..............$80-3/31...........$90-4/30...........$100-5/31..........$110-6/30........$120-8/28....$130 Race day
DUATHLON RELAYS...............$70-3/31...........$80-4/30...........$90-5/31...........$100-6/30.........$110-8/28......$120 Race day
DIRECTIONS TO TRI-TECH: From Columbus take I-71 north about 10 miles and exit at Dublin Granville Rd (Route 161). Go left at the light for about 1/2 mile and right at Huntley Rd. Tri-Tech is about 1/4 mile on the left side of the road inside the Worthington Commerce Center. Walk in registration is available....cash or check only (no credit cards accepted)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Both will begin at 5:30am. Please arrive early for race day registration.
DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE SITE: Anderson Concrete/Shelly Materials is located just south of Downtown Columbus. From Columbus take I-71 south to the Frank Rd. (exit 104). Take Frank Rd. right at the first traffic light and drive back underneath I-71. Look for Haul Rd. about 1 mile down the road. Take the Haul Rd. exit and turn left underneath the tunnel. Look for parking signs along Haul Rd.
MAILING INFORMATION: Mail entry form with check made payable to: UltraFit/USA, PO Box 629, HIlliard, Ohio 43026
RACE HOTLINE: 614.332.5205
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