Pat Griskus Olympic, Du, Sprint Triathlon
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Location Middlebury, Connecticut
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at the Pat Griskus Olympic and Sprint Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the picturesque Naugatuck Valley of Middlebury, Connecticut. This beloved event, which has been a staple since 1987, invites participants to experience the thrill of competition in a stunning setting. Athletes will kick off with a half-mile swim in the pristine waters of spring-fed Lake Quassapaug, followed by a challenging 10.5-mile bike ride around the lake, and culminating in an invigorating 3.1-mile run. For those seeking more of a challenge, the Olympic distance race offers a one-mile swim, a 25-mile bike course winding through beautiful New England countryside, and a 6.2-mile run along shaded back roads.
This event celebrates first-time triathletes with a special First Timers division, providing a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers to the sport. With nearly 100 first-timers participating each year, this triathlon has become a cherished event for those embarking on their athletic journey. Join us at Quassy Amusement Park for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable memories!
This event celebrates first-time triathletes with a special First Timers division, providing a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers to the sport. With nearly 100 first-timers participating each year, this triathlon has become a cherished event for those embarking on their athletic journey. Join us at Quassy Amusement Park for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
Welcome! Im your Race Director, Tom Wilkas. We are pleased to bring you both the original Pat Griskus Sprint Triathlon, which started in 1987, and the Olympic distance race, which was conceived in 2002. Since then, we have also added a duathlon and a second sprint triathlon run concurrently with the Olympic triathlon.
Key folks include: Dave Heller, Robin Griskus, Laura Griskus, Marty Cashin, Mike Maximenko, Dave Kunces, Kim Tessier, Jeff Sheldon, Tom Hill, Jim ORourke, Chris Hibbs, Sandra Heller, Kristin Heller, Meghan Curley, Tim Cipriano, Tim Ruh, Karen Mcwhirt, Rob Scott, Eric Pattison and Others. Pat Griskus was an amazing guy and credited with paving the way for the many amputee athletes to follow.
Both races are USAT Sanctioned and are held at Quassy Amusement Park on Route 64 in Middlebury, CT. The Sprint distance starts with a half-mile swim in spring-fed Lake Quassapaug, enjoy the challenging 10.5 mile bike around the lake, and the out-and-back 3.1 mile run. There is a First Timers division for those tackling their first Triathlon ever, with medals for all first time finishers. With close to 100 first-timers each year, this race has become a favorite for first time triathletes!
The Olympic distance race features a clean and clear one mile lake swim in Lake Quassapaug, enjoy a 25 mile challenging one loop bike course through classic New England farm country, and a 6.2 mile run on shaded back roads.
Key folks include: Dave Heller, Robin Griskus, Laura Griskus, Marty Cashin, Mike Maximenko, Dave Kunces, Kim Tessier, Jeff Sheldon, Tom Hill, Jim ORourke, Chris Hibbs, Sandra Heller, Kristin Heller, Meghan Curley, Tim Cipriano, Tim Ruh, Karen Mcwhirt, Rob Scott, Eric Pattison and Others. Pat Griskus was an amazing guy and credited with paving the way for the many amputee athletes to follow.
Both races are USAT Sanctioned and are held at Quassy Amusement Park on Route 64 in Middlebury, CT. The Sprint distance starts with a half-mile swim in spring-fed Lake Quassapaug, enjoy the challenging 10.5 mile bike around the lake, and the out-and-back 3.1 mile run. There is a First Timers division for those tackling their first Triathlon ever, with medals for all first time finishers. With close to 100 first-timers each year, this race has become a favorite for first time triathletes!
The Olympic distance race features a clean and clear one mile lake swim in Lake Quassapaug, enjoy a 25 mile challenging one loop bike course through classic New England farm country, and a 6.2 mile run on shaded back roads.
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