_ The 2020 Chattahoochee Challenge Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon:- CANCELLED

From The Race Website: 

"2020 has not shaped up for the season we anticipated. Nation wide race directors have had to make tough calls that no doubt have devastated athletes both new and seasoned. It is with a heavy heart that we will be cancelling the Triathlon/Duathlon portion of our 2020 season."

Columbus, GA has quickly become a Triathlon Mecca. It is home to a long distance triathlons, sprints, olympics, duathlons, adventure races, and off-road duathlons. The 4-6ft down river swims, fast and flat bike course, and the flat and scenic run course appeal to both the beginner and advanced triathlete. 

Triathlons, especially Sprint races should be FUN.  Start your experience with a water slide into the river (not required) and finish it up with a water slide and splash pad at the finish line. 

Not a big swimmer, but still want to get wet?  Join the Chattahoochee Challenge Sprint Triathlon Floatie Division with a 500m float (bring your best floatie), 12 mile bike, and 5k run.  Awards will be given for the top 3 floaties.

Event details and schedule

Start time:

7:30am Sprint Triathlon

7:45am Duathlon 

Packet pick-up: **t-shirt are not guaranteed for those who register race day**

Friday at Ride On Bikes (1036 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901) from 4pm - 6:30pm

Kids Race at 7pm

Saturday at trannstion from 5am - 7am

The Swim:
500m downstream.  Athletes will start the swim portion of the race via a water slide. Remain calm, the entry into the water is very tame and controlled.  The river depths are approximately 4-6 ft in depth. The closer to shore, the more shallower the water.  All entries down the water slide must be feet first... no exceptions.  Should an athlete not want to use the slide start, the use of the steps to the waters edge is permitted once the athlete crosses the timing mat.  The start is conducted in a "time-trial" fashion.  Athletes start one at a time.  

The Bike:

12 miles - The bike course begins and ends on the Columbus Riverwalk.

The Run:

3.1 miles - The run course is very flat 1-loop course. An aid stations is located approximately 200 yds out of transition. You will pass this aid station twice.

Awards:

Categories: Male/Female: Under 14 then 15-19 in 5 year increments up to 70+

Top 3 overall Male/Female and top 3 in age group.

Relay will be top 3.

Each participant will get a cool medal and t-shirt.  Triathletes will be provided a swim cap.

Friday, July 10 at 7pm, our kids fun run offers youth ages 3-13 the opportunity to feel the excitement of the weekend's competition while enjoying the outdoors and promoting healthy living.

Find out all that is happening in Columbus race weekend by clicking on these Uptown Columbus Events Calendar Columbus.

Follow us on Facebook for all the latest and greatest information click here for our TriColumbusGa Facebook page.  

Contact us at [email protected] for any questions.

We welcome clubs to set up tents for member gatherings. Feel free to email us at [email protected] about the perfect spot for setting up a tent for your group!

Weather:

In the event of inclement weather? There are no "rain dates" for TriColumbusGA events. If the weather conditions are hazardous, Race Management has the right to change, eliminate parts of the course, or delay up to a point. However, if it is deemed to dangerous to race, the event will be canceled and there will be no refunds. Of course, since we are athletes ourselves, we will do everything in our power to have the event, but your safety is of our utmost concern.

Refunds (Effective 2017): We do not offer refunds for races.  With supporting documentation and under extreme circumstances you may contact [email protected] to see if a deferral is possible.

The Cantina Bar and Grill will offer 15% discount to all athletes on race day who bring in their bibs!  https://www.facebook.com/thecantinabargrill/

SPONSORS: We couldn't make this weekend happen without our sponsors.  Thank you to.... 

WRBL News and Weather http://wrbl.com/category/weather/

Max Fitness http://www.maxfitnesselite.com

Ride On Bikes http://www.rideonbikes.com/

Multisport Athletics http://www.multisportathletics.com/

CrossFit CSG https://crossfitcsg.com/

Volunteers:

If you would like to volunteer please contact [email protected]

On behalf of the City of Columbus and TriColumbusGA, we welcome you to our great city. We look forward to seeing you July 11!

Joanne Cogle

Race Director

TriColumbusGa