Racing at Huntington Beach in the Cleveland Metroparks Huntington Reservation is back. The Huntington Sprint Triathlon brings triathlon racing to Cleveland’s west side suburbs, giving athletes the opportunity to compete along the Lake Erie shoreline in Bay Village.

The race details

• 🌊 750 Meter Swim: Athletes will kick off their race with an open water swim at Huntington Beach on Lake Erie.
• 🚴 13.1 Mile Bike: The bike course rolls through the beautiful communities of Bay Village and Avon Lake. (The bike course is not closed to traffic. Police & volunteers will be on course to monitor the race.)
• 🏃3 Mile Run: The run course winds through scenic Bay Village neighborhoods.
• 🎉 Transition & finish line: The transition and finish line are located south of Lake Road near the Huntington Playhouse, creating a centralized race venue with easy spectator access and an energetic post-race celebration.

Click here for additional course details & maps.

Click here to review the 2026 Huntington Sprint Triathlon Athlete Guide

This race is a USA-Triathlon-sanctioned race. Participant capacity is 400 athletes to ensure a safe, high-quality sprint triathlon experience. 

Included with registration

• Custom race shirt
• Custom finisher medal
• Grit Races swim cap (must be worn during race)
• RFID chip timing
• Awards
• USA Triathlon-sanctioned race

Whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon, looking for a new challenge, or adding another Cleveland-area triathlon to your season calendar, the Huntington Sprint Triathlon is the perfect summer race.

Don’t miss the newest triathlon in Bay Village, Ohio, presented by Grit Races. Claim your spot today and experience this revitalized sprint triathlon.

*Registration closes at midnight on Friday, June 26th. Register early, as this race is expected to sell out

**This race offers a Sprint Triathlon as the only race option for individuals; there is no relay option. 

***There is no early packet pick up. Everyone must pick up their packet on race morning