The second annual Mohican Endurance Festival will be on Sunday, June 28 and feature a Mini, Sprint, Olympic & Half distance triathlon and duathlon. All events will start and finish at the beautiful Pleasant Hill Lake Park in Perrysville, Ohio. Online registration closes Friday, June 27th at Midnight.

Triathletes will start and finish their swim from the beach at Pleasant Hill Lake while duathletes will be enjoying an opening run within the park. Following the opening swim or run participants will take on bike courses that feature the challenging terrain surrounding the the Mohican State Forest. Participants will finish their epic event with a challenging run featuring breathtaking views of Pleasant Hill Lake Park.

IMPORTANT MOHICAN ENDURANCE FESTIVAL UPDATE – After inspecting the course(s) last week for the Mohican Endurance Festival I’ve decided to change the run course and keep participants on the park roads within the park. This will still provide participants a beautiful rolling run course on mostly shaded park roads. Trail conditions and medical staff accessibility were key factors in the decision to change the course. Due to the run course now crossing over the bike course as it exits the park the opening duathlon run for ALL distances will be 2 miles. Here is the map my run link and the printable map.

There is also a change to the sprint bike course due to a road closure. The distance is now 24k instead of the originally advertised 20k.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 27 — HFP Course Talk and Preview

• (2:00pm) for all Sunday courses and races

Saturday, June 27 — Triathlon Swim Clinic — Course Specific

• 3:00–4:00pm / REGISTER

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Sunday, June 28 — Mohican Endurance Festival

• Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
• Sprint: 750m Swim (2mi Run) — 24k Bike — 5k Run
• Olympic: 1500m Swim (2mi Run) — 39k Bike — 10k Run
• Half: 1.2mi Swim (2mi Run) — 56mi Bike — 13.1mi Run

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Pleasant Hill Lake Park

• Saturday, June 27 from 12:00pm–5:00pm
• Sunday, June 28 from 6:00am–7:30am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

MOHICAN ENDURANCE FESTIVAL START TIMES
Sunday, June 28th
7:30am — Mini Triathlon Waves
7:30am — All Women in Mini Triathlon*
7:40am — All Men in Mini Triathlon*
7:45am — All Duathletes Opening 2mi Run (Mini, Sprint, Olympic, Half)
7:45am — Sprint Triathlon Waves
7:45am — Men 39 & Under, Elite Men
7:48am — Men 40-49, Clydesdale
7:51am — All Women, Athena, Women Aquabike
7:54am — Men 50+, Sprint Relay Teams, Men Aquabike
7:57am — Olympic Triathlon Waves
7:57am — Men 39 & Under, Elite Men
8:00am — Men 40-49, Clydesdale
8:03am — All Women, Athena, Women Aquabike
8:06am — Men 50+, Olympic Relay Teams, Men Aquabike
8:09am — Half Triathlon Waves
8:12am — Men 39 & Under, Elite Men
8:15am — Men 40-49, Clydesdale
8:18am — All Women, Athena, Women Aquabike
8:21am — Men 50+, Half Relay Teams, Men Aquabike
*Dual time trial start – two at a time

NUTRITION ON THE COURSE – VERY IMPORTANT
On the bike: For those competing in the Half distance duathlon or triathlon there is ONLY one aid station located at the end of the bike lap just outside the main entrance of the park. These aid stations are “neutral” aid stations and will offer refill (Infinit Nutrition) for your bottles OR bike bottles of water. You may also provide a “SPECIAL NEEDS” bag (ask for bags during packet pick-up) with your specific drink (no glass) or other nutritional requirements. Granola bars, COKE, bananas and pretzels available will also be available. Special Needs bags will not be accepted after 7:00am on Race Day.
On the run: There will be Infinit Nutrition, COKE and Water in cups at Transition Exit, Mile 1 and Mile 1.55 of the out & back run course. Runners will pass by each station twice. Additionally, there will be granola bars, bananas and pretzels at Transition Exit aid station. There will be a Special Needs table at the Transition Exit aid station for your own nutrition.

DIVISIONS

USA Triathlon Rule 3.2a. 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 of the event.

• Age Group — 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Elite Open* — Amateur 15-39 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Elite Master* — Amateur 40-49 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Elite Grand Master* — Amateur 50+ years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Clydesdale — Males racing weight groups in two age groups:
  • under 40 & 200+lbs
  • over 40 & 200+lbs
• Athena — Females racing weights group, not age group — 150 lbs+
• Aquabike — racing only the swim and bike portions only (no running)

*The elite divisions are only for the sprint, Olympic distance triathlon or duathlon participants. Those competing in these divisions are not eligible for age group awards.

RELAYS

For those who prefer to race one element of the triathlon or duathlon we offer a relay division for our sprint, Olympic 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.

AWARDS

All finishers will receive a handsome finisher buckle and the top three in each division will receive custom awards (including relay teams).

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Course Map Links
• Directions on how to get to Pleasant Hill Lake Park.
• Lodging in and around Mohican.
• HFP Racing registration policies.
• FAQ’s for HFP Racing events.
• USA Triathlon common rule violations.
• Race weekend checklist.

The second stop on the FIT Family Series is the beautiful Maumee Bay State Park. This beautiful park comes equipped with a modern resort and golf course. Triathletes will be treated to a swim in a small man-made lake adjacent to Maumee Bay. Duathletes will open up with an out around the man-made lake that provides spectators excellent viewing of the entire race as it unfolds. The bike courses are loop courses on very flat country roads surrounding the park. The final runs are around the man-made lake giving participants spectacular views of Maumee Bay. Online registration closes on Friday, June 20th at Midnight.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 20 — Triathlon Swim Clinic — Course Specific

• 12:30–1:30pm / REGISTER

Saturday, June 20 — HFP Course Talk and Preview

• (2:00pm) for Sunday courses and races

Saturday, June 20 — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon*

• (Ages 10 & under) 100y Swim — 5k Bike — ½mi Run
• (Ages 11–15) 200y Swim — 10k Bike — 1mi Run

*Duathlon starts with a ¼mi Run (Ages 10 & under) or a ½mi Run (Ages 11–15)

Sunday, June 21 — Maumee Bay Triathlon & Duathlon

• Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
• Sprint: 750m Swim (5k Run) — 23k Bike — 5k Run
• Olympic: 1500m Swim (5k Run) — 40k Bike — 10k Run

SATURDAY WAVE START TIMES
KIDZ 11-15
3:00pm — Kidz Duathlon (Ages 11–15)
3:05pm — Kidz Triathlon (one at a time starting with age 15)

KIDZ 10 & UNDER
4:15pm — Kidz Duathlon (Ages 10 & under)
4:20pm — Kidz Triathlon (One at a time starting with age 10)

SUNDAY WAVE START TIMES
6:00-7:30am — TRANSITION OPEN
7:30am — ALL women in Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:40am — All men in the Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:45am — All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic)
7:45am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Men, Men 29 & under
7:48am — Sprint Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
7:51am — Sprint Triathlon Men 40-49
7:54am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Women, Women 39 & under
7:57am — Sprint Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
8:00am — Sprint Triathlon Men 50+, Sprint Relay Team, Aquabike Men
8:03am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Men, Men 29 & under
8:06am — Olympic Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
8:09am — Olympic Triathlon Men 40-49
8:12am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Women, Women 39 & under
8:15am — Olympic Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
8:18am — Olympic Triathlon Men 50+, Olympic Relay Team, Aquabike Men
**Your Age Group wave is your USA Triathlon age based on 12/31/15

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Maumee Bay State Park Beach Area

• Saturday, June 20 from 10:00am–3:00pm
• Sunday, June 21 from 6:00am–7:30am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

DIVISIONS

USA Triathlon Rule 3.2a. 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 of the event.

• Age Group — 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Elite Open* — Amateur 15-39 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Elite Master* — Amateur 40-49 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Elite Grand Master* — Amateur 50+ years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Clydesdale — Males racing weight groups in two age groups:
  • under 40 & 200+lbs
  • over 40 & 200+lbs
• Athena — Females racing weights group, not age group — 150lbs+
• Aquabike — racing only the swim and bike portions only (no running)

*The elite divisions are only for the sprint, Olympic distance triathlon or duathlon participants. Those competing in these divisions are not eligible for age group awards.

RELAYS

For those who prefer to race one element of the triathlon or duathlon we offer a relay division for our sprint, Olympic 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.

AWARDS

All finishers will receive a handsome finisher medal and the top three in each division will receive custom awards (including relay teams).

AID STATIONS

On the run the Infinit Nutrition and Water with BOOM Energy Gel will be available as you leave transition, at 1mi, 1.55mi, and 2.5mi of the out and back course(s).

COURSE MAPS

ALL Maps

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SPECIAL NOTE: Packet pickup is from 10am to 2:00pm ONLY on Saturday, June 5th. Kidz races starts at 3:00pm (11-15) and 4:15pm (10 & under). It will be very difficult to get into the park during the kidz races. Please arrive very early even if you are racing at 4:15pm. There is a kidz specific course clinic at 2:00pm that ALL kidz are required to attend. There will also be an adult course clinic during this time.

This weekends season opening FIT Family Series at Deer Creek State Park looks to have some great weather for this series opener. We have Great fun and Great racing scheduled for two days on June 6-7.  Online registration closes on Friday, June 6th at Midnight.Located in the heart of Ohio’s agricultural country, Deer Creek State Park is one of central Ohio’s vacation showplaces. A collage of meadows and woodlands surround the scenic reservoir. This 2,337-acre resort park features a modern lodge, cottages, campground, golf course, swimming beach and boating for outdoor enthusiasts.This venue offers courses that are mostly flat and fast with some rolling hills on the bike.Triathletes will be swimming along the beach in Deer Creek Lake. Duathletes opening run is out and back featuring a run across the Deer Creek dam levy. So, don’t forget your cross country legs. The bike courses are on mostly local country roads. The races finish with an out and back run that crosses the Deer Creek dam levy and heads onto a local country road. The run course is almost completely flat but does require extra effort when crossing the grass-covered levy. This race is a perfect “first race of the season” to get you ready for an exciting season of racing.

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