First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Northwood, Iowa
- Price $80.50 - $133.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of athleticism and camaraderie at the First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, in Northwood, Iowa, at Swensrud Park. This vibrant event celebrates the incredible dedication of our First Responders, including military personnel, firefighters, nurses, EMS, dispatchers, corrections officers, and law enforcement. Participants will kick off the race with the First Responders leading the way, followed by other athletes stepping in as their supportive “backup.”
The triathlon features a Sprint Distance format, comprising a 150-meter swim at the Northwood Pool, a thrilling 10.4-mile bike ride on a scenic public highway with rolling hills, and a flat 5K run with just one gentle incline. Athletes can choose to compete individually or as part of a 2-3 person relay team, and additional events like the Duathlon and Aquabike are also available. Not only will you have a fantastic time, but you’ll also be supporting worthy causes, with proceeds benefiting the Worth County Sheriff's Office, Northwood Fire and Rescue Department, and scholarships for future First Responders. Plus, this year, we honor the
The triathlon features a Sprint Distance format, comprising a 150-meter swim at the Northwood Pool, a thrilling 10.4-mile bike ride on a scenic public highway with rolling hills, and a flat 5K run with just one gentle incline. Athletes can choose to compete individually or as part of a 2-3 person relay team, and additional events like the Duathlon and Aquabike are also available. Not only will you have a fantastic time, but you’ll also be supporting worthy causes, with proceeds benefiting the Worth County Sheriff's Office, Northwood Fire and Rescue Department, and scholarships for future First Responders. Plus, this year, we honor the
Organiser's Description
First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon represents all branches of the Military, Firefighters, Nurses, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Law Enforcement. The First Responders will lead off the race, followed by all other race participants as 'backup' to support the First Responders. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, July 26th, 2025 at Northwood, Iowa (Swensrud Park) Swimming Pool for this patriotic themed racing event. You do not have to be a First Responder to participate in the race.
The First Responders Triathlon welcomes athletes of all abilities. The goal is to get active and have a good time at a fun event. The Triathlon Race is a Sprint Distance Triathlon consisting of 150 meter swim, 10.4 mile bike ride, and a 5k run. The swim is held at the Northwood Pool. The bike course is on a public highway with rolling hills for most of the course. The 5k run is mostly flat, with one gradual hill.
**Athletes are able to compete in the triathlon as an individual or in a 2-3 person relay team. Duathlon is an individual event. Aquabike is an individual event. The Duathlon replaces the swim with a 1.5 mile run, followed by the same 10.4 mile bike ride and 5k run. Aquabike consists of a 250 meter swim and the 10.4 mile bike ride.
Proceeds raised from the triathlon will be donated to Worth County Sheriff's Office, Northwood Fire and Rescue Department and the Future First Responders Scholarship for students at Northwood-Kensett.
Also, there is an optional donation page through the signup process. This year we honor 2 officers:
Iowa State Trooper Rose Hoyt (Ives) lost her battle with an illness on May 7th, 2024. She was 41 years old. She was from the Glenwood, Iowa area. Rose served in law enforcement for 11 years. Money will be donated to the family of Rose Hoyt (Ives).
Iowa DCI Agent Jason Winter passed away September 1, 2023. He was 49 years old, and he served 27 years in law enforcement. Jason coached the MFL MarMac varsity girls' basketball team, and he was very involved in donating time to community activities. Money will be donated to Jason Winter scholarship.
The entry fee will provide each athlete their race entry, a race t-shirt, a race medal, timing of all events, some prizes, and refreshments to race participants. Trutimeracing will have extensive breakdown of each athletes racing times. A t-shirt will be provided to athletes who register on or before JULY 16TH, 2025. To guarantee yourself a shirt please sign up by this date.
The First Responders Triathlon welcomes athletes of all abilities. The goal is to get active and have a good time at a fun event. The Triathlon Race is a Sprint Distance Triathlon consisting of 150 meter swim, 10.4 mile bike ride, and a 5k run. The swim is held at the Northwood Pool. The bike course is on a public highway with rolling hills for most of the course. The 5k run is mostly flat, with one gradual hill.
**Athletes are able to compete in the triathlon as an individual or in a 2-3 person relay team. Duathlon is an individual event. Aquabike is an individual event. The Duathlon replaces the swim with a 1.5 mile run, followed by the same 10.4 mile bike ride and 5k run. Aquabike consists of a 250 meter swim and the 10.4 mile bike ride.
Proceeds raised from the triathlon will be donated to Worth County Sheriff's Office, Northwood Fire and Rescue Department and the Future First Responders Scholarship for students at Northwood-Kensett.
Also, there is an optional donation page through the signup process. This year we honor 2 officers:
Iowa State Trooper Rose Hoyt (Ives) lost her battle with an illness on May 7th, 2024. She was 41 years old. She was from the Glenwood, Iowa area. Rose served in law enforcement for 11 years. Money will be donated to the family of Rose Hoyt (Ives).
Iowa DCI Agent Jason Winter passed away September 1, 2023. He was 49 years old, and he served 27 years in law enforcement. Jason coached the MFL MarMac varsity girls' basketball team, and he was very involved in donating time to community activities. Money will be donated to Jason Winter scholarship.
The entry fee will provide each athlete their race entry, a race t-shirt, a race medal, timing of all events, some prizes, and refreshments to race participants. Trutimeracing will have extensive breakdown of each athletes racing times. A t-shirt will be provided to athletes who register on or before JULY 16TH, 2025. To guarantee yourself a shirt please sign up by this date.
Races
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First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$80.50
The First Responders Triathlon welcomes all athletes of all abilities. The goal is to get active and have a good time at a fun event. The Triathlon Race is a Sprint Distance Triathlon consisting of 150 meter swim, 10.4 mile bike ride, and a 5k run. The swim is held at the Northwood Pool. The bike course is on a public highway with rolling hills for most of the course. The 5k run is mostly flat, with one gradual hill. -
Relay - Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$133.50
The First Responders Triathlon welcomes all athletes of all abilities. The goal is to get active and have a good time at a fun event. The Triathlon Race is a Sprint Distance Triathlon consisting of 150 meter swim, 10.4 mile bike ride, and a 5k run. The swim is held at the Northwood Pool. The bike course is on a public highway with rolling hills for most of the course. The 5k run is mostly flat, with one gradual hill. **Athletes are able to compete in the triathlon as an individual or in a 2-3 person relay team. -
Aquabike
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$80.50
Aquabike is a one person event 250 Meters Swim and a 10.4 Mile Bike Ride. -
Duathlon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$80.50
Duathlon is a one person event: 1.5 mile run, 10.4 mile bike ride, and 5K Run.
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