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Races

Formula 1 Triathlon

  • 400M Swim, 11 mile Bike, Run 1.8 mile Run, 400M Swim, 17.7k Bike, 3k Run
  • Recommended age is 15
  • Individual Only
     

Sprint Triathlon

  • 400M Swim, 11 mile Bike, Run 1.8 mile Run
  • Recommended age is 13
  • Individual or Relay

 
Aquabike

  • 400M Swim, 11 Mile Bike
  • Recommended age is 13
  • Individual only

 

Duathlon 

  • 3k Run, 11 mile Bike, Run 1.8 mile Run
  • Recommended age is 13
  • Individual or Relay 

 

Price

 

Formula 1 Triathlon

$80 - 11/8 thru 1/31
$90 - 2/01 thru 3/31
$95 - 4/01 thru 6/30
$100 - 7/01 thru 7/31
$110 - 8/01 thru 8/05

 

Sprint & Aquabike

$75 - 11/5 thru 1/31
$80 - 2/01 thru 3/31
$85 - 4/01 thru 6/30
$90 - 7/01 thru 7/31
$100 - 8/01 thru 8/05

 
Duathlon

$80 - 11/5 thru 1/31
$95 - 2/01 thru 3/31
$90 - 4/01 thru 6/30
$95 - 7/01 thru 7/31
$110 - 8/01 thru 8/05

 

Sprint Relay

$100 - 11/5 thru 1/31
$120 - 2/01 thru 3/31
$140 - 4/01 thru 6/30
$160 - 7/01 thru 7/31
NA - Race Weekend

 

*** Additional USA Triathlon One Day Membership fee will be charged for each Adult that is not a member of USA Triathlon.

Course Maps

Courses are the same for all events with the exception of the Formula 1 second swim.

The swim takes place in the Niagara River with a beach start using a time trial format. Athletes are lined up in numeric order with all F1 athletes first followed by all Sprint athletes. Once counted in, two or three people will enter the water at a time after walking over the timing mats.

Swim Bike Run

Packet Pickup

Pre Race

Location:  Beaver Island State Park
Date:  Friday August 08, 2025
Time:  5:00pm - 7:00pm

 

Race Day

Location:  Beaver Island State Park
Date:  Saturday August 9, 2025  5:00am - 6:45am

 

NOTE: All athletes must pick up their race packets themselves. All members of the relay team must be present to pick up their packets. You will need to show a photo ID and present your USAT membership card if you are a current member. Otherwise you will have to pay the non USAT member race fee.  REMEMBER, NO ID! NO RACE! NO EXCEPTIONS! Minors must have a parent or legal guardian present at registration.

 

Race Day

Schedule

  • 5:00am - Transition Opens
  • 5:15am - Body Marking begins near transition
  • 6:30am - Mandatory pre-race meeting in the transition area 
  • 6:45am - Packet Pick up closes at Beaver Island State Park.
  • 6:45am - Transition area closes for the race to start on time
  • 7:00am - Race Starts – Time Trial Start for All Adults 
  • 8:00am – Healthy Buffalo Kids Tri Registration Open
  • 8:00am – Transition reopens to allow kids to rack their bikes
  • 8:00am – Breakfast served
  • 9:00am – Healthy Buffalo Kids Tri Start*
     

Race Starts

  • F1 and Sprint Tri:
    Time Trial format, beach start.  Athletes line up in numerical order and sent off  2 at a time. There will only be a short pause between the F1 and Sprint athletes.
  • Duathlon:
    Duathlon start is directly behind the transition. This will a mass (group) start for all duathletes.

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Refunds and Transfers

Refunds:
Optional Registration Insurance is provided at the time of registration. No refunds other than through the insurance are allowed. Please refer to Insurance Confirmation email to make a claim.

Deferrals:
Deferrals to 2025 are allowed through July 31st and can be accomplished through the website. There will be a $30 charge to defer.

Race Transfers:
Requests for transfers to A Tri in the Buff can be made via email to Score This.

Event Transfers*:
Athletes can initiate a transfer to a different Summer Sizzler event distance by logging into their Runsignup account. Select the Event > "Manage Registration" > "Transfer Event".
*Additional charges may apply

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