Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon (Sprint, Olympic & Half Iron)

The Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon begins at the Miami State Recreation Area beach near Peru, Indiana, with racing commencing at 8:00 a.m. Athletes can choose from Sprint, Olympic, and Half Iron triathlons, along with corresponding duathlon and aquabike divisions concluding at Transition 2. The Sprint covers a 500-yard swim, 12.5-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run. The Olympic involves a 1500-meter swim, 25-mile bike, and 6.2-mile run. The Half Iron extends to a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run. Sprint and Olympic triathletes have the option to form two- or three-person relay teams. This USAT-sanctioned event is chip timed, limited to 1000 participants, and provides live results with split times. The swim takes place in Mississinewa Reservoir, starting from the beach in a time-trial format, with timing beginning as each racer enters the water. Buoys indicate turns, boats monitor the course, and an optional mass start is available for those preferring it over the individual start. The bike route follows low-traffic roads with minimal inclines, and the run is on a paved trail within the park. Aid stations are located in transition and approximately every mile on the run, offering water, Gatorade, and Coke. Race morning includes packet and chip pickup, registration, body marking, and transition setup before a required briefing. All finishers earn medals, participants receive shirts, and awards are presented to overall, masters, and age-group winners.