2025 French Creek TriFest (Triathlon & SwimFest)

  • Date Sat 17th May 2025 - Sun 18th May 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Elverson, Pennsylvania
  • Price $32.80 - $160.00
  • Races 11 races
  • Distances Ultra, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting weekend of athleticism and community at the 2025 French Creek TriFest, taking place from Saturday, May 17th to Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at the stunning French Creek State Park in Elverson, Berks County. This vibrant event celebrates its 13th edition with a fantastic lineup, including a Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon (featuring Aquabike and relay divisions), as well as Duathlons in both Sprint and Olympic distances. Athletes of all ages can also participate in the Splash and Dash, which includes a 250-meter open water swim followed by a 1-mile run.

On Sunday, the fun continues with SwimFest, offering open water swim races of 800m, 1600m, and 5K, making it a perfect family weekend for both seasoned competitors and newcomers. With custom awards for the top three finishers in each age group and a complimentary hot food buffet for racers and volunteers, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this thrilling weekend of competition and camaraderie at French Creek!

Organiser's Description

WE ARE EXCITED TO BE BE BACK AT FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK FOR OUR 13TH EDITION OF THE FRENCH CREEK TRIATHLON! MAKE IT A FAMILY WEEKEND...

RACE IN OUR TRIATHLON ON SATURDAY AND STAY OVERNIGHT FOR OUR SWIMFEST ON SUNDAY WITH OPEN WATER SWIM RACES, A SWIMRUN, AND A KIDS IN OUR SPLASH AND DASH!



THE FRENCH CREEK TRIATHLON & SWIMFEST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

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SPRINT TRIATHLON

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OLYMPIC TRIATHLON, INCLUDING AQUABIKE, RELAY DIVISION, AND ATHENA/CLYDESDALE

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SPRINT AND OLYMPIC DUATHLON

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SPLASH AND DASH (ADULT AND YOUTH) - 250M OPEN WATER SWIM, 1 MILE RUN

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SWIMFEST - 800M, 1600M, AND 5K OPEN WATER SWIM EVENTS.

The French Creek Tri & Youth Splash and Dash are USAT Sanctioned events.

Custom awards to top 3 in each age group, in each event.
Free hot food buffet for all racers and volunteers.

We will follow the USAT Wetsuit rule of 78o temperature threshold. Should the water temperature exceed 78o, anyone wearing a wetsuit will not be counted in the official results. Should the water temperature exceed 84o F, no wetsuits may be worn. We will post the water temperature on our Facebook Page the week leading up to the race, and final temperature will be announced on race morning.

COURSES:

750m Swim [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31580895]
Sprint, 1 loop. Olympic, 2 loops. All swimmers certify that they are capable of completing the distance and have completed an open water swim previously.

12.1 Mile Bike [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31580361]
Sprint, 1 loop.
Olympic, 2 loops (22.1 miles) - After loop 1, continue straight on Park Rd. instead of turning right to go back up the hill into transition.

Sprint: 5K Run [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41878054] & Olympic: 10K Run [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41878080]
The run courses are approximately 1/2 paved trail and 1/2 gravel fire road.

Sprint Duathlon: 1 mile run, 12.1 mile bike, 5K Run
Olympic Duathlon: 1 mile run, 22.1 mile bike, 10K Run

DIRECTIONS:

***Cell phone reception is very hit or miss at the park, so please don't count on it. The address of the park office is 843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520 (this may lead to the wrong location on some GPS routes). You can also Google Hopewell Lake - French Creek State Park Boat Rental is the start of the race and is very close to the parking area.

* DIRECTIONS FROM THE PHILADELPHIA / KING OF PRUSSIA AREA: Take 422 West past Pottstown to the first red light. Turn left onto River Bridge Road. Cross the bridge and make a right onto PA-724. Follow 724 West for 0.7 miles, then turn left on Red Corner Road. After 2.1 miles, make a left at the stop sign onto Shed Road. After 2.0 miles, the road will come to a T. Turn left on PA-345 South, then a quick right on Park Rd into the actual Park. Continue on Park Road for 2 miles and you'll see Hopewell Lake on your left. Continue to the next left after the park office. Continue to the top of the hill and park near the swimming pool.
* DIRECTIONS FROM PA TURNPIKE (POINTS SOUTH AND WEST): Take the Morgantown exit (298) of the PA Turnpike. Take I-176 North for 0.1 miles to exit 1A. Turn right on PA-10 North and follow for 0.5 miles. Turn right on Joanna Road. After 0.9 miles, turn right on Elverson Road. After 0.6 miles, make a slight left onto Hopewell Road. Hopewell Road turns to Park Road. Pass South Entrance Road. After 3.8 miles on Hopewell / Park, turn right before the park office. (If you pass Hopewell Lake, you went too far). Continue to the top of the hill and park near the swimming pool.

PARKING:

Parking will be available in the upper (Day use) lot at the park. NO RACERS, SPECTATORS, WORKERS, SPONSORS, OR VOLUNTEERS MAY PARK ON ANY GRASS. ANYONE CAUGHT PARKING ON GRASS WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE RACE.

No refunds. A registered athlete may request a deferral to next year's event if they do so at least 14 days prior to the event. A nominal fee shall apply.

VOLUNTEERS: Interested in volunteering? Email [email protected] and we'll find the perfect job for you. TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT, CLICK HERE!

Races

  • Olympic Triathlon

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

  • Sprint Triathlon

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (7:10AM EDT)

    $117.60

  • Aquabike Olympic

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

  • Relay Olympic

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $160.00

  • Duathlon Sprint

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (7:15AM EDT)

    $117.60

    All duathletes will begin their course with a 1 mile run. Sprint Du = 1 mile run, 12.3 mile bike, 5K run
  • _Olympic Duathlon

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (7:15AM EDT)

    $133.50

    All duathletes will begin their course with a 1 mile run. Olympic Du = 1 mile run, 22.6 mile bike, 10K run
  • Adult Splash & Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 3 Mile Swim

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $64.60

  • 1 Mile Swim

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 1/2 Mile Swim

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (11:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

  • Youth Splash & Dash (11+ 250m Swim, 1mi Run // 10U 100m Swim, 1mi Run)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $32.80

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