Races

The race is to benefit the Quassapaug Sailing Center, a nonprofit organization designed to provide sailing instruction and encourage and promote good fellowship between persons actively interested in sailing and water sports. Sails to trails summer camp is operated every summer to encourage sailing and outdoor activities for children. Scholarships are offered for children in need.  Race is an out and back road course starting at the Quassapaug Sailing Center. First mile is downhill, then you run back up the hill (no complaining- it’s not that steep!). No Dogs allowed!  Parking is limited- carpooling is encouraged. Race entries will be limited due to space limitations (likely that the race will sell out- sign up early!).  Awards: Overall Male and female finishers & top three in age groups 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70 & up.   Race day is international Harry Potter day - come with your best costume and try to win an award.

Welcome! I’m your Race Director, Tom Wilkas. We are pleased to bring you both the original Pat Griskus Sprint Triathlon, which started in 1987, and the Olympic distance race, which was conceived in 2002. Since then, we have also added a duathlon and a second sprint triathlon run concurrently with the Olympic triathlon. Key folks include: Dave Heller, Robin Griskus, Laura Griskus, Marty Cashin, Mike Maximenko, Dave Kunces, Kim Tessier, Jeff Sheldon, Tom Hill, Jim O’Rourke, Chris Hibbs, Sandra Heller, Kristin Heller, Meghan Curley, Tim Cipriano, Tim Ruh, Karen Mcwhirt, Rob Scott, Eric Pattison and Others. Pat Griskus was an amazing guy and credited with paving the way for the many amputee athletes to follow. Both races are USAT Sanctioned and are held at Quassy Amusement Park on Route 64 in Middlebury, CT. The Sprint distance starts with a half-mile swim in spring-fed Lake Quassapaug, enjoy the challenging 10.5 mile bike around the lake, and the out-and-back 3.1 mile run. There is a Fi

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20th ANNUAL QUASSAPAUG SAILING CENTER OPEN WATER SWIMMING FESTIVAL Sponsored by and to Benefit the Quassapaug Sailing Center 3 Mile $40.00 Postmarked before 5/1/26$45.00 Postmarked before 7/1/26 $50.00 After 7/1/26$55.00 Day of Race Awards Categories: Male and Female Awards by 10-year age groups 1st, 2nd, 3rd places 5 Mile Swimmers Awards- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female Wetsuit Competitors- 35 & Under and 36 & Over- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female 1 1⁄2 Mile Race$35.00 Postmarked before 5/1/26$40.00 Postmarked before 7/1/26$45.00 After 7/1/26 $50.00 Day of Race    1⁄2 Mile Race$30.00 Postmarked before 5/1/26$35.00 Postmarked before 7/1/26$40.00 After 7/1/26 $45.00 Day of Race Five Miles of Open Water Swimming Water Entry Fee for All 3 Races$80.00 Postmarked before 5/1/26$90.00 Postmarked before 7/1/26$95.00 After 7/1/26 100.00 Day of Race Swimmers will be removed from the water based upon the following time limits: 3 Mile Swim – 2 1⁄2 Hours1 1⁄2 Mile Swim – 1 1⁄2 Hours 1⁄2 Mile Sw

Race Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Location: Pies & Pub, One Store Road, Middlebury, CT️ Benefiting: American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Registration Fees:• Early Bird (Before August 1): $35• Kids under 12 : $25• Standard (August 1 – September 26): $40• Day of Race (September 27): $40 Perks for Participants:• Free Race T-Shirt: Register by August 31, 2025, to receive a complimentary t-shirt.• Free Pizza: All participants enjoy delicious pizza courtesy of Pies & Pub.• Free Beer: Participants aged 21 and over receive a complimentary beer. To ensure a smooth start, here's the key info on bib pickup, parking, and race day: Bib Pickup: •   Tomorrow, Friday, September 26th: Swing by Pies & Pub (1 Store Road, Middlebury, CT) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM during our Hops For Hope Happy Hour—grab your bib, t-shirt (if registered in time), and get in the spirit early! •   Race Day (Saturday, September 27th): Pickup available starting at 8:00 AM at Pi