2026 Tri for Life

Gear up for the 2026 TRI for Life at the Hempfield recCenter! Our annual triathlon event offers a thrilling challenge that combines swimming, biking, and running – the perfect recipe for a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled experience. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or a first-timer, this event promises fun and excitement for fitness enthusiasts of all ages.

• Kick off the Sprint triathlon with a 300-meter swim in our state-of-the-art indoor pool.

• Pedal your way through 16 miles of scenic beauty, conquering rolling hills that will test your cycling prowess.

• Lace up your running shoes for a 3-mile journey on a relatively flat course. This run will challenge and invigorate you to cross that finish line with style.

The thrill doesn't end at the finish line – cash awards await the Top Overall Male and Female champions! Not to mention, age group awards for the top 3 finishers in each category and special recognition for the top 3 relay finishers.

Please estimate your swim time as accurately as possible, as no changes will be made after you submit your registration. Proceeds from the TRI benefit the Everyone Belongs Campaign which provides fitness and wellness opportunities for those who cannot otherwise afford them. Race will be held rain or shine, but the Race Director will determine if weather is severe on race day for delays or cancellation. There will be NO race day registrations. You MUST pre-register. Registration deadline is May 31st, 2026 to receive a t-shirt. No refunds after registration deadline.

Event details and schedule

Sunday, June 21st

6:30 am Transition Area & Facility Open

6:30-7:30 am Race Packet Pickup

7-7:35 am Pool Available for Athletes

7:45 am Race Announcements & Instructions

7:50 am Athlete Swim Start Line Up

8:00 am Prompt Start of Sprint First Swimmer

10:30 am Awards (approximately)

Sprint Course Information

300m Indoor Swim Course

Competitors will swim up & back the first lane keeping to the right side of the lane. After swimming the first lane swim under the lane line and continue up & back the next lane, etc. After swimming all 6 lanes (300m) swimmers will exit the pool and proceed to the outdoor transition area to begin the bike course. Swimmers will go every 15 seconds.

16 mile Bike Course

The bike course is 16 miles of rolling hills through Lancaster County farmland. There will be a Constable, Fire Police, Certified Flagger or volunteer at every intersection. All turns and traffic patterns will be clearly marked with event signs.

16 mile Bike Course Directions

• Start Hempfield recCenter

• Right on Stony Battery Road

• Right on Snapper Dam Road

• Left on Nolt Road (cross over Stony Battery Road)

• Right on Eby Chiques Road (cross over Prospect Road)

• Left on Newcomer Road

• Merge onto Pleasure Drive (Newcomer turns right)

• Right on Garfield Road

• Left on Longenecker Road

• Left on Pinkerton Road

• Left on Garfield Road

• Right on Pleasure Drive

• Merge onto Newcomer Road

• Merge onto Eby Chiques Road (cross over Prospect Road)

• Left on Nolt Road (cross over Stony Battery Road)

• Right on Snapper Dam Road

• Left on Stony Battery Road

• Left into recCenter parking lot

3 mile Run Course

The 3 mile run is an out & back course. There will be a Constable, Fire Police, Certified Flagger or volunteer at every intersection. A water station will be provided at the half way turn around.

3 mile Run Course Directions

• Start Hempfield recCenter

• Right on Stony Battery Road

• Right on Snapper Dam Road

• Left on Nolt Road (cross over Stony Battery Road)

• Left on Montezuma Road

• Half way turnaround slightly before end of Montezuma Road

• Back on Montezuma Road

• Right on Nolt Road (cross over Stony Battery Road)

• Right on Snapper Dam Road

• Left on Stony Battery Road

• Left into Hempfield recCenter parking lot