37th Annual Marshalton Triathlon Info

PEDAL • PADDLE • PACE
All athletes, novice to ironman and their families, are invited to this unique and challenging event. Bike, canoe and pace-walk through the beautiful Chester County countryside. This is your chance to band with a partner and test your skills and teamwork. Canoes are provided for recreational classes by Northbrook Canoe Co., although Ironman classes must bring their own canoes. Each individual time is calculated for awards.

The Race
The race for all classes is 10 miles long. Firehouse and the Marshalton Inn.

Pedal: first leg 2.3 mile bike race
Paddle: second leg 3.0 mile canoe race (two-man canoe requiring a partner)
Pace: third leg 2.4 mile fast walk race (disqualified if running)
Pedal: fourth leg 2.3 miles return bike race

Food & Fun
This is a family and dog friendly event (dogs must be on a leash). Plan on bringing the entire family to watch others compete while enjoying music, purchase great food and drink on the Four Dogs Tavern patio and participate in community fun at the firehouse.

History
Founded in 1972 by Jack McFadden and George Mershon as a fun event for their Marshalton Inn customers, the Marshalton Triathlon has grown to be one of the longest running and largest triathlons in the country. Local residents, businesses and the West Bradford Fire Company members work together to make this one of the best celebrated family events of the year in our region.

Rain or shine, the triathlon attracts numerous athletes, novice to the ironman, and their families. Participants race by bike, canoe and pace-walking along a ten mile course which winds through beautiful Chester County and along the Brandywine River, starting and ending in the Village of Marshalton in front of the Fire House.

Along the race route, families and friends gather to cheer on the competitors while enjoying music, food and community fun at the Fire House, the Four Dogs Tavern and the Marshalton Inn.