TRYathlon Rules

Each participant tracks their distances in the categories of swimming, biking, and running or walking. When each leg (swim, bike, run/walk) is reached, participants can enter a raffle drawing for a prize.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I track my progress?

Participants can use their own favorite tracking app or the TRYathlon Tracking Sheet. You can use the TRYathlon Tracking Sheet in one of two ways:

Download the tracking sheet. By typing in your distances, the sheet will automatically calculate your totals. To download the sheet:
1. Click on this link
2. When the PDF file opens, click on the download icon (upper right)
3. Save it to your computer
4. Enter your distances as you go. Page 1 is a tracking sheet for your biking and running/walking distances. Page 2 is a tracking sheet for your swimming distances. Be sure to use the correct table for the size of your pool.
Print the tracking sheet and manually calculate your totals. To print the sheet:
1. Click on this link
2. When the PDF file opens, click on the print icon (upper right)
3. Write in your distances and manually calculate your total along the way

What distances qualify for a prize drawing?

Upon completion of each leg of the TRYathlon, you can enter for a drawing. Each leg is equal to the distances in the Olympic and Ironman triathlons.

Olympic Swim – 1.5 km (0.93 miles)
Olympic Bike – 40 km (24.8 miles)
Olympic Run – 10 km (6.2 miles)
Ironman Swim – 3.9 km (2.4 miles)
Ironman Bike – 180.2 km (112 miles)
Ironman Run – 40.2 km (26.2 miles)

Additionally, upon completion of all three legs (e.g. Olympic swim + Olympic bike + Olympic run), you can enter into an additional TRYathlon finisher raffle and receive a medal for completion.

How do I enter into a drawing?

When you finish each leg, fill out the completion form to be entered in the raffle for a prize.

When should my results be turned in by to be eligible for the drawings?

Winners will be drawn from those who have completed a leg(s). If your name is not selected, you will remain in the drawing for the following month(s). To be eligible for the drawing(s), which will take place on the dates listed below, you must have submitted the completion form by midnight of the prior day. For example, for the drawing on July 1, please submit your form by midnight on June 30.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wednesday, September 2, 2026

How many prizes will be drawn each month?

Each month, five drawings will take place:

Swim leg finishers
Bike leg finishers
Run leg finishers
Olympic TRYathlon finishers
Ironman TRYathlon finishers

What are the prizes?

We are currently still in the process of acquiring prizes - stay tuned!

Do my activities have to be outside? Can I use a treadmill or stationary bike?

Absolutely! The goal is to provide an outlet for fitness and healthy choices this summer, be it inside or out.

How do I measure my swimming?

The easiest way to measure/track your swim is to understand the size of your pool. Pools come in many sizes, but locally many will measure 25 yards or 25 meters. A “length” is the distance from one end of the pool to the other. A “lap” would be swimming the length to the other side and back.

In a 25-yard pool, you’ll need to complete 65 lengths (32.5 laps) for the Olympic TRYathlon and 168 lengths (84 laps) for the Ironman TRYathlon.
In a 25-meter pool, you’ll need to complete 60 lengths (30 laps) for the Olympic TRYathlon and 154 lengths (77 laps) for the Ironman TRYathlon.
In a 90-foot pool, you’ll need to complete 54 lengths (27 laps) for the Olympic TRYathon and 140 lengths (70 laps) for the Ironman TRYathlon.

For your convenience, we’ve provided these local pool sizes for reference:

Sauk Prairie High School Competitive Indoor Pool: 25 yards, 70 lengths/mile, 35 laps/mile
Sauk Prairie Outdoor Pool: 25 meters, 64 lengths/mile, 32 laps/mile
Lodi High School Indoor Pool: 25 yards, 70 lengths/mile, 35 laps/mile
Spring Green Outdoor Pool: 25 meters, 64 lengths/mile, 32 laps/mile
Plain Outdoor Pool: 90 feet, 59 lengths/mile, 29 laps/mile
Mazomanie Outdoor Pool: 25 meters, 64 lengths/mile, 32 laps/mile

Download the Tracking Sheet