THE DIRTY YETI GRAVEL TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE
October 5, 2024
– The Dirty Yeti Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike is the perfect end of the year event for the beginner and seasoned off-road and adventure athlete. The Dirty Yeti features two distances that will test all levels and abilities. The event takes place at Salt Fork State Park and features a calm swim in its’ pristine reservoir, and a rolling terrain of the bike course across the valleys of Salt Fork. Then you will finish your adventure with a challenging 3.8 mile single track run along side the reservoir and through the forest of Salt Fork. Dirty Yeti – Short is a beginner-friendly l-lap experience while Dirty Yeti – Long is a 2-lap experience for those looking for a greater endurance challenge. This is the perfect off-road adventure for beginners to experts. The course is designed so that you will have fun and be challenged.
This is the inaugural year and Ohio’s only first and known gravel triathlon, duathlon and aquabike. Be part of History!
Participation is limited to 250 participants. SPECIAL DISCOUNT: If you register for one of our gravel bike races – Three Rivers Gravel Grinder or Homer Gravel Grinder get a 25% discount with code ‘GRAVEL25“. Register for both gravel races, get 50% discount with code “GRAVEL50“. Discount use will be monitored and strictly enforced.
“Skip the Tee, Plant a Tree” Program
We can live without a t-shirt, but we can’t live without trees. This year, when you register for our multisport races and certain trail runs at Ohio State Parks, you will have the option to select “Tree” over a “T-shirt size.”
When you select “Tree,” instead of a t-shirt, we will donate the cost of your t-shirt to the Ohio State Park Foundation.
UPCOMING RACES:
RACE PACKET PICK-UP. See Packet pick-up tab. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY
AWARDS
All finishers will receive a handsome finisher amenity.
- Top 3 Male, Female, & Non-Binary OVERALL FINISHERS in the Short Yeti and Long Yeti triathlons and duathlons will receive a commemorative award.
- TOP OVERALL Division FINISHER (1st Place) in each AGE GROUP – Male & Female in the Short Yeti and long Yeti triathlons will receive an award commemorating their finish.
- TOP FINISHER (1st Place) in Clydesdale, Athena, and Male & Female in the Collegiate and First Responder divisions will receive a commemorative award.
- Top OVERALL Relay team in each Yeti distance will receive a commemorative award.
- Top OVERALL Male and Female Finisher in the short Yeti and Long Yeti Aquabike.
Race Distances
- Short Yeti Triathlon: 400m Swim – 14 mi gravel Bike – 3.8 mile trail run
- Short Yeti Duathlon: 2 mi trail Run – 14 mi gravel Bike – 3.8 mile trail run
- Long Yeti Triathlon: 800m Swim – 28 mile gravel Bike – 7.6 mile trail run
- Long Yeti Duathlon: 2 mile trail run – 28 mile gravel Bike – 7.6 mile trail run
- Yeti Aquabike Distances are identical to the selected triathlon distance for swim and bike (Ex/Sprint Aquabike 400m swim+14 mile bike)
Relays
For those who prefer to race one element of the triathlon or duathlon we offer a relay division for the short and long distance triathlons and duathlons. Relay teams consist of three (3) members (1 swimmer, 1 biker, 1 runner), each member will complete one segment of the race (2 members for duathlon teams). Each team member will exchange their timing chip bracelet at their assigned bike rack. There are NO age groups in this division.
Packet Pick Up – Race Day Only
1. Date: Saturday
Time: 7:00 am – 8:15 am
Location: Salt Fork State Park – Beach Parking Area
Pre-Race Meeting: Approximately 8:00 am
Race Site Address: 14755 Cadiz Rd
Lore City, Ohio 43755
Please Note: All participants must collect his/ her own event packet. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. HINT if you take a photo of your ID with your phone, that will be sufficient for photo ID purposes.
Pre-Race Meeting: A brief pre-race meeting will take place on race morning at approximately 8:00 am located near the transition area. Additionally, before each swim wave, the swim starter will briefly go over the course. We are always available for questions, there will not be time for extensive Q&A before the race so we encourage you to review all race information on the website.
| Race | 4/1/24 to 6/30/24 | 7/1/24 - 8/31/24 | 9/1/24 - 10/5/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Yeti Short (Solo) | $65 | $80 | $100 |
| Dirty Yeti Long (Solo) | $85 | $100 | $120 |
| Dirty Yeti Short (Relay) | $150 | $200 | $250 |
| Dirty Yeti Long (Relay) | $200 | $250 | $300 |
* Prices above reflect cost for USAT Annual Members and all participants MUST have a valid USAT license (annual or one-day).
If you are not a USAT member, adults may purchase a one-day membership for the event or an annual membership. Youth (17 & under) may purchase an annual membership
REGISTRATION NOTES
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Fees listed above do not include the online TriRegistration processing fee.
- There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
- USA Triathlon Rule 3.2a. All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.
- If using a discount or sale code, only one code can be used per transaction.
RACE PACKETS
Official Race T-shirt (if registered at least 20 days prior to event date), Goodie Bag, Post Race Food & Beverages, and ALL finishers will receive a handsome Finishers Medal (including all relay team members).
Dirty Yeti Times
| Friday, October 5 | Saturday, October 6 | Saturday, October 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Early Check-in at Lodge | 8:30 am– Dirty Yeti Long | 2:30 pm - Dirty Yeti Long Course Close |
| 8:45 am - Dirty Yeti Short | 2:30 pm Dirty Yeti Short Course Close |
USA Triathlon Sanctioning
- All HFP Racing multisport events are USA Triathlon sanctioned.
- USAT’s Most Commonly Violated Rules: If you are new to the sport or are wondering why you got a penalty at your last race,
read USAT’s most commonly violated rules. After each event in our series that has an USAT Official present we will post the Official USAT Referee’s Report on the Results Page for that event. - Need to print a USAT membership card? Click HERE.
USAT Age-Up Policy
How the “Aging Up” situation will be handled for those people changing age groups during the course of the year:
HFP Racing’s series scoring coincides with the USAT “aging up” policy. Participants will compete in whichever age group they would be in as of the 31st of December in the year of the race. In other words, everyone’s age group for the current season will be determined by their age on December 31st of the year they are racing.
Example: Jane Smith is 34 during the entire racing season, but turns 35 on Dec. 15th of that year. Jane will then compete in the 35-39 age group for the entire season for all events.
USAT Wetsuit Rules
All HFP Racing Series events will follow the wetsuit guidelines set forth by USA Triathlon. Those guidelines state:
- USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.
- USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards. HFP Racing Series will have a separate category for those who choose to wear a wetsuit in this temperature range. Those athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit will not be reflected in the overall results.
- If the water temperature is 84 degrees or above, participants may NOT wear wetsuits.
Expected water temperatures will be posted via our Twitter feed page 12-24 hrs. before each event. Average water temperature for Deer Creek reservoir in September has been 75 degrees.
Lodging
Coming in the weekend of the event? Make it a family affair and stay at the Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center. From Golf, hiking, canoeing to many more onsite activities there is something for the entire family.
Visit Salt Fork Park Lodge for details and reservations.
Travel
The event site is the Salt Fork State Park Beach, 14755 Cadiz Rd, Lore City, OH 43755
Race Information
- Is this your first race? Welcome to the sport and the HFP Racing and Greenswell Events family!
- All athletes receive a great race, a super comfy race shirt, finisher’s medal, post race food/drink, high-fives and sore muscles!
- Race categories available for this race are Age Group, Aquabike (swim-bike-done!), Clydesdale, Athena and Relay Teams.
- All HFP Racing races are USA Triathlon sanctioned events. You’ll be included in their National Ranking as well as support the US Olympic Team.
- All HFP Racing race registrations are non-refundable. Race registration insurance is available during the registration process.
- All registered athletes will receive an email on the Wednesday or Thursday before the race with all the information pertaining to their entry to include any last minute details to make your race weekend go smoothly!
- Spectators – We love when family and friends cheer you on! You’ll watch your athlete start & finish the Swim/Bike/Run and hug them at the finish line!
Parking Information
Athlete and spectator parking is located at the main beach parking lots. However, once the event begins no vehicles will be permitted to leave the parking area until the last bike re-enters the park or law enforcement allows vehicles to exit.
If you or family members must leave before the last bike re-enters the park, please park in the overflow lot – 1st road to your right when you enter the park. No parking in the grass.
Race Number & Sticker Kits
The race number you receive at packet pickup should be worn during the bike and run portion of the event. This will help identify who is participating in the event and also will help identify you to volunteers, team members, other athletes and emergency personnel.
You will receive a sticker kit containing 3 numbers that match your race number. Each sticker has a purpose – 1 sticker is for your bike, 1 sticker is for your bike helmet, and 3rd sticker (if available) is for your gear bag (only applicable in a two-transition event).
Body Marking
Athletes will self-body mark in 2022. There will be markers available to you on race morning. For marking, mark your assigned race number on both your upper right and upper left arms. Mark your Age on the back of your left calf if you are racing in the Age Group division or if you are racing as a Clydesdale “C”, Athena “A”, Aquabike “AQ” or Relay “R” . On your right calf, mark “M” Mini, “S” Sprint, and “O” for Olympic.
Timing Chips
All events produced and timed by HFP Racing are timed with Race Results Chip Equipment. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following procedures to insure successful timing of your event:
- All participants will receive their Timing Chip at packet pick up (athlete check-in). You are REQUIRED to show your paper Bib number in order to receive you timing chip. Our Volunteers are human so please double check that your timing chip number matched your bib number.
- Along with the timing chip participants will receive a Velcro ankle strap. For those participants who have their own neoprene strap they may use that for holding the timing chip.
- Relay Teams will exchange their timing chip at their bike rack located in the transition area (swimmer to biker and biker to runner).
- It is REQUIRED that all participants wear the timing chip on their LEFT ankle.
How to wear the timing chip with the provided neoprene Velcro strap:
- Thread the loose strap through the timing chip and securely fasten the Velcro
- The chip should be in a small “pocket” on the chip strap.
- Place the strap around your LEFT ankle
- Give the chip a firm pull, it should remain securely fastened
- Double check that strap is fastened correctly and securely as loss of timing chip will results in a bill of $35
REMEMBER, YOU MUST RETURN YOUR CHIP AT THE FINISH LINE. YOU CANNOT USE THIS CHIP AT OTHER RACES.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO FINISH ANY LEG OF THE RACE YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR TIMING CHIP BEFORE CROSSING OVER ANY ADDITIONAL TIMING MATS. IN THIS EVENT TAKE YOUR TIMING CHIP TO THE TIMING CHIP COLLECTION AREA NEAR THE FINISH LINE AND INFORM THEM OF YOUR DECISION.
You will be assessed a $35 charge for your chip if not returned.
Transition Area
Triathletes may enter the transition area at the posted start time of race morning packet pick-up. All bikes must be racked 15-minutes before the start of the first swim wave. Bike racks are identified by distance and triathletes must put their bicycles and gear in their designated bicycle location.
Each bike rack can hold 4 bikes, as such each athletes space is approximately 3 feet wide and 3 feet long. Once your bike is in place your space left for use is approximately the same size as a standard bath towel.
After racking your bike, proceed to the athlete check-in area located near the transition area and obtain your race number, timing chip, etc. Please body mark yourself at least 1/2 hour before the race.
Rules:
- Bike storage will NOT be provided the night before the event.
- Glass containers are NOT allowed in the transition area.
- Only triathletes and transition workers are allowed in the transition area. Please advise your family and friends that they will need to remain outside of the transition area.
- You MUST rack your bike on race morning. First come first serve any rack that does not already have 4 bikes on it.
- Participants will NOT be allowed to mount their bikes in the transition area and will be required to dismount at the designated spot outside the transition area.
- Triathletes must show their race number to remove their bicycle and gear from the transition area after the race.
Race Flow
- Swim – When triathletes finish the swim portion of the race, they will enter the transition area and proceed to their designated bicycle rack (relay teams make their exchange at their designated rack number). Each triathletes swim time will end when they cross the timing mat located near the swim exit. NOTE: DUATHLETES – when duathletes complete their 1st run they will enter transition and proceed to their designated bicycle rack to transition to the biking leg of the race.
- Bike – Bikes may NOT be ridden in the transition area. It is important to use extreme caution when departing the transition area, it is may be very congested! All athletes must put on their helmet and snap the strap before mounting their bike. The helmet on and buckled until they dismount and rack their bike. Not following the helmet rules may result in a disqualification (DQ). Bike times will start when athletes depart the transition area through the ‘Bike Out’ chute and end when they re-enter the transition area through the ‘Bike In’ chute in the transition area. Once the bike portion is completed, athletes will return their bike to their designated spot in the transition area.
- Run – All athletes depart the transition area by exiting through the ‘Run Out’ chute. Athletes run time will begin when they depart the transition area at ‘Run Out’ and end when they cross the finish line.
Water Temperature and Wetsuits
The top two questions we receive about our events is what is the water temperature and are wetsuits allowed. Since one answer usually answers the other the explanations for both are bundled together for you here.
Water Temperature
The water temperature for each open water event is taken and posted on Twitter 24 hours before the posted packet pick-up time. This temperature reading is a preliminary reading. The official water temperature will be taken on race morning about 60-90 minutes prior to race start by the Race Director or the USAT official on site.
Wetsuits
As per USAT rules, if the water temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit or below then wetsuits ARE allowed. At 78.1 to 83.9 degrees Fahrenheit participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion; however, wearing a wetsuit in the temperature range will mean that the athletes are ineligible for awards and their results will be placed in the Wetsuit category section of the category results page. Your results will not be placed in the overall results as wearing a wetsuit is an unfair advantage. At 84 degrees Fahrenheit and above wetsuits are NOT permitted at all – this is for your own safety.
We pride ourselves on the success of our events to which none of it could be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers.
How to Become a Volunteer
It is simple. Find out more information on our volunteer page. If you have any further questions please send an email to customerservice@hfpracing.com and let us know you wish to support the event!
Volunteer as a Group
HFP Racing events are a great opportunity to get your community group, run club, tri-club, ANY group involved and volunteer together. We have many areas of the race that are perfect for groups from 5-15 people to volunteer together. Send us email at customerservice@hfpracing.com and let us know!
The State of Ohio Multisport Series races has an option for you to ‘Skip the Tee, Plant a Tree’ during the registration process.
When you are prompted to select a shirt size, you have the option to select ‘Donate T, Plant a Tree.’ The cost of the t-shirt will be donated to the Ohio State Parks Foundation.
Why is this effort important to you as an athlete and us as an event organizer?
HFP Racing & Greenswell Events utilize many of the Ohio State Parks throughout the year to put on events. Supporting our parks in this effort this not only a way for all of us to see the short-term progress but also for everyone to enjoy the parks in the years to come.
To read more about this initiative, check out the Earth Day blog post.
COURSE MAPS
SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
The Dirty Yeti short distance triathlon features a 400 meter counter-clockwise rectangular swim, while the duathletes are running an out & back 2 mile trail run, followed by a single loop 14 mile bike course through the rolling terrain of Salt Fork State Park and finishing with a 3.8 mile single track trail loop along side the Salt Fork Reservoir and forest of Salt Fork State Park.
Short Distance – Interactive Swim Course – Click HERE
Short Distance – Interactive Run Course – Click HERE
Short Distance – Interactive Bike Course – Click HERE
Click an image to enlarge.
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
The Dirty Yeti long distance triathlon features a 800 meter counter-clockwise rectangular swim, while the duathletes are running an out & back 2 mile trail run, followed by a 2-lap 28 mile bike course through the rolling terrain of Salt Fork State Park and finishing with a 2-lap 3.8 mile (7.6 miles) single track trail loop along side the Salt Fork Reservoir and forest of Salt Fork State Park.
Short Distance – Interactive Swim Course – Click HERE
Short Distance – Interactive Run Course – Click HERE
Short Distance – Interactive Bike Course – Click HERE
Click an image to enlarge.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Salt Fork State Park
14755 Cadiz Road, Lore City, OH 43755 | Website
Located in eastern Ohio, Salt Fork State Park encompasses a stunning landscape featuring forested hills, open meadows, and misty valleys decorated with winding streams. With thousands and thousands of acres of land and water, the park has something for every outdoor enthusiast. Boaters will appreciate the park’s two marinas and eight launch ramps; hikers will be challenged by a trail system that offers a variety of lengths and levels of difficulty; history buffs can visit the historic Kennedy Stone House; and golfers will enjoy the top-rated 18-hole golf course. Overnight accommodations include a full-service resort lodge, deluxe vacation cabins, and a large campground.
Join us for an early Fall weekend of October at the Dirty Yeti Gravel Race! End your racing season on a high note at this outstanding athlete-friendly event.