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Join us and celebrate the “unofficial” arrival of Summer on Memorial Day weekend for the exciting 5th annual New Moon Half & Quarter Marathon AND the Crescent Moon 5K. The event kicks off fun summer evenings with a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) and the Crescent Moon 5K (3.1 miles). All three races, which begin and end in the heart of downtown Delaware, Ohio are open to runners and walkers.

The New Moon is a party and celebration of all that is fun on great summer nights – including a festive post-event Celebration Block Party for you and all your friends and family.

The urban run course starts directly in the downtown of Delaware, takes you through historic business district, the neighborhoods that make up the city, through the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University, around the beautiful Mingo Park and alongside the Olentangy River, to an exciting downhill finish back at the heart of downtown. The New Moon Half & Quarter Marathon and Crescent Moon 5K is the must-do running and walking event of the summer.

Who can participant? You.  We encourage runners and walkers of all shapes, sizes and abilities to participate. The course is open and fully supported for three and a half hours. Walker must be able to walk at an approximately 15:30 pace to complete the half marathon.

Participant Perks:

• Lifestyle Event Shirt
• Best DJs in Central Ohio at the Start, on Course, and Finish Line
• Outstanding Post Race Food
• Custom offical New Moon finishers Medal for the Half, Quarter & 5K. Separate medals for separate distances!
• Official New Moon finishers mug
• Great Swag Bag
• First beer on us!
• Festive Post Race Party in downtown Delaware

The Ohio Super Sprint Triathlon Challenge is an exciting way to experience triathlon whether it’s your 1st triathlon or your 100th triathlon. The end of summer triathlon is great for all ages.  Families can race together or race against each other.  Get some exercise then stay and play! We have an awesome after race Festival with food, beverages, live music, and more.

The entry fee includes your entry and entry to the post-event festival.  Event shirts and finishers’ medal are optional and can be purchased during registration. The event will be timed and we will have prizes for winners in each age group and overall.

Course Distances:  Swim 200 yards, Bike 6 miles, Run 1 mile

Exciting Format:

Athletes can select to do the swim, bike, and run sequence only 1 time or elect to do it 2 or 3 times.

• Sprint – athletes will swim 200 yds, bike 6 miles, and run 1 mile and then finish.
• Challenge– athletes will swim 200 yds, bike 6 miles, run 1 miles and then repeat that sequence of swim, bike, run. Once completed with 2nd sequence then head to the Finish to complete the Challenge.
• Super Challenge –  athletes will swim, bike, and run and repeat that sequence in order for a total of 3 times. Upon completion of 3rd sequence and 3rd run, head to Finish to complete their Super Challenge event.

Since 2013, triathletes have gathered on the shores of Antrim Lake in the Heart of Ohio – Columbus, Ohio for the largest Olympic and Sprint triathlon in the Buckeye State. The TriFit Challenge Triathlon (and Duathlon) is an action-packed tour through one of America’s signature metropolises and ends with an exciting finish inside Ohio Stadium – home of The Ohio State Buckeyes.

When it comes to triathlon and duathlon in Columbus, we’ve got you covered. Race weekend consists of multiple distance options, including the Ross Tri (super sprint/mini), Ross Fit (sprint) and Ross Challenge (Olympic) triathlons and duathlon.  Participants can race as individuals, as part of a relay or by teaming up with their co-workers as part of the YMCA Corporate Challenge or Central Ohio Corporate Triathlon Series.

In 2018, we are adding the Aquabike format to the Ross TriFit Challenge. In addition, we are adding the weight categories Clydesdale (male) and Athena (female) for those looking to move out of the age division and be more competitive.

We’re excited about the inclusion of the TriFit Challenge Triathlon in the Greenswell Champion program. Do you know someone that has endured a personal battle, someone who brings inspiration to those around them or someone that is a champion in their community? Let us know.

Why Participate in the TriFit Challenge?

We all participate in the TriFit Challenge for different reasons, and it’s important to stop and look at the “why’s.” Maybe you have a goal to lose weight, or prove something to yourself. Maybe you simply love the activities of swimming, biking and running.  For many athletes, supporting an event with a charitable purpose is the logical next step in using their favorite hobby to make a positive change.

A portion of your entry fee, additional donations, and pledges go directly to the TriFit Challenge Fund at The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute and Ross Heart Hospital for much needed research into early detection of heart disease – the #1 cause of death in the United States. The research being performed through your participation in the TriFit Challenge is helping to identify genetic markers of heart disease and slow their progression through preventative care.  The TriFit Challenge Fund supports the long-tradition of pioneering genetic breakthroughs in the field of cardiology at Ohio State.

New This Year

•  Finish back inside the Ohio Stadium. Celebrate your endurance journey as family and friends cheer from the stands with your exciting finish inside the stadium. Smile as you enter the Stadium and look up to view your arrival and finish on the famed OSU Scoreboard.
• New participation divisions to allow competitive athletes to compete with like-minded athletes and other specialized divisions to allow athletes other participation choices. New divisions include: Aquabike, City/Mountain Bike, Doctors and Nurses, Athena and Clydesdale, and Recreational.
• Relay teams will have more participation options – Male only, Female only, Co-ed (mixed), Corporate/Club teams. The YMCA Corporate Challenge is returning this year so contact your local YMCA about how your Company can participate in that category.
• Award Ceremony will take place at the TriFit Tailgate Celebration. Athletes will be able to celebrate their finish with friends and other participants.
• Training Program opportunity, which includes training plan, swim clinics, group rides and runs, and even a practice triathlon.
• No more waiting in lines at packet pick-up. We are introducing the TriFit advantage where your event packet and materials will be delivered to your home or office for an additional donation to the TriFit fund.
• Heart Health Champions Program. This is a special opportunity for those participants who take the next step to support heat disease research and choose to pledge to fundraise or make an additional donation to the TriFit Fund at the Ross Heart Hospital and Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute.  Participants who make or pledge an additional donation will receive special event privileges and opportunities.