The 11th Annual Rock the Quarry Triathlon and Mile Swim scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the beautiful Fidler Pond Park located in Goshen, Indiana. Formerly a rock quarry, the pond will be open to the public for this sprint triathlon and mile swim, which is the only day of the year people are permitted to swim in the quarry. The quarry’s pristine water make this event a special destination swim experience!
Sprint Triathlon- This competitive but shorter sprint-distance race is great for both veteran and novice athletes.
500 Yard Swim: If you are comfortable swimming in open water, you will absolutely love this rare opportunity to swim in a quarry nestled in a picturesque setting. The course is a triangular counter-clockwise course beginning and ending at the same point.
15.8-Mile Bike: This is a flat, out-and-back course with both right and left turns. The first section extends through an industrial park and then into the country to Millersburg and back.
5K Run: This course is two laps (3.1 miles) on the flat aggregate track that encircles Fidler Pond. While on the course runners are able to see the rest of the field, and there are plenty of great spots for spectators to cheer.
Mile Swim Event- If you like to swim in open water, you will absolutely love this opportunity to swim in thispristine quarry. The deep, clean, clear water makes for quite the swim experience! The Mile Swim Event will be set up in a counter-clockwise course, tracing the perimeter of the pond. Swimmers will be chip-timed, and timing will end upon crossing a timing mat placed on land at water’s edge of the swim exit
Date: August 10, 2024
Adult and Team Race
Adult Race: 8:30 a.m.
USAT Sanctioned
400 Meter Swim
11 mile Bike
5K Run
Team Race - teams of 2 or 3
Adult Duathlon
Adult Race: 8:30 a.m.
USAT Sanctioned
1600 Meter Run
11 mile Bike
5K Run
Amenities
Shirts - must be registered by July 21st midnight
Chef prepared meal: grilled chicken, salads, pastas and desserts
Beer Garden
Massage Therapy
Fitness Vendors
Live Band
Party by the Lake
PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS.
No refunds on registrations.
Individual Race Fee: $70.00 by midnight, July 21st - shirt guaranteed
$80.00 from July 22nd - August 6th 8:00am ET - no shirt guaranteed
Team Race Fee: $115.00 by midnight, July 21st - shirt guaranteed
$130.00 from July 22nd - August 6th 8:00am ET - no shirt guaranteed
Adult Triathlon Race Awards
Awards to top 3 in age category (5 year increments)
Duathlon Race Awards
The top 5 males and top 5 females will receive an award.
Kids Race
Kids Race: 10:15 a.m.
Ages 5 - 7
50 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
Ages 8 - 10
75 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run
Ages 11 - 12
75 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run
Register by August 6th, 8:00am ET - $20.00
*Bike course is on grass
*Kids may wear life jackets
Kids Triathlon Amenities
T-shirts to all participants
Medals to all participants presented by area football players
Chef Prepared Lunch
Appleseeds Cross Country is a competitive cross country racing team. Our team is open to kids going into Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. We compete in several meets throughout the course of the season, which are outlined below. Appleseeds welcomes kids from all schools in the area as well as kids who are homeschooled.
We have 3 age groups: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Elementary athletes will race 1 mile, middle schoolers will race 3k, and high schoolers will race 5k.
The race schedules will differ between age groups. Please make sure you register for the appropriate level based on your child's age. The grades are denoted in parentheses next to the name of the level.
We will practice Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning August 10th through September 30th.
Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at [email protected].
Practice Schedule:
Monday and Wednesdays, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Race Schedules:
Elementary Races:
September 4th: Eel River Otter Classic
September 17th: Hickory Center Husky Hustle
September 25th: Fort4Fitness Kid's Race
September 29th: Cadet Mile
October 3rd: Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
Middle School Races:
September 5th: Manchester Invitational
September 12th: Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
September 15th: Blackhawk Christian Middle School Invite
September 19th: South Adams Invite
September 26th: New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 3rd: Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
High School Races:
September 5th: Manchester Invitational
September 12th: Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
September 19th: South Adams Small School Invite
September 26th: New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 3rd: Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
Benefits:
Guidance from our experienced coaches
Two practices a week
Asics team singlet and shorts
Appleseeds t-shirt
Special discount on running shoes
Entries for all races
Appleseeds Cross Country practices take place at Franke Park near the McMillen Family Pavilion located at 1750 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
An amazingly scenic greenway race! The race starts in Kreager Park park, winds is way along the Maumee river before the return trip along the same path. You'll love the novelty of the distance and the beauty of the path. We have added a shorter and unique 7K distance. This is race #3 and the final race in the Epic Summer Series.
Run / Walkers will have 3 hours to complete the course.
Originating in 1987, the objective was to encourage participation in a healthy activity while promoting the Van Buren Popcorn Festival. The Kernel 5K has experienced increased attendance since the first event. The Van Buren Popcorn Festival Committee who volunteer to conduct the event appreciate your involvement and look forward to seeing you again this year!
Location
Starting line is located on Indiana State Road 5 in front of the Van Buren Library.
The Course
The course is well marked and the surface is flat and paved. We ensure your safety with traffic control and water stations. The finish line is in front of the Popcorn Festival Grandstand where there will be fruit and drinks available to all participants.
Event Time Line
Saturday, August 8, 2026
7:30 am - Registration
8:30 am - 5K Run/Walk