French Creek TriFest (Triathlon & SwimFest) – Elverson, PA 2026

We are excited to be back at French Creek State Park for our 14th 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' Splash and Dash! The French Creek Triathlon & SwimFest includes the following: Sprint Triathlon Olympic triathlon, including Aquabike, Relay division, and Athena/Clydesdale Sprint and Olympic Duathlon Splash and Dash (adult and youth) - 250m open water swim, 1 mile run 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 wetsu