TRI2CHAMP – OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP CHENNAI 2026

Tri2Champ – AquaFest / Tri2Champ Triathlon & Swimathon

Tri2Champ Sports Pvt. Ltd. is an endurance sports organisation that runs multisport events focused on triathlon, open water swims and swimathons. The Tri2Champ – AquaFest series has been hosted in Chennai (Kovalam / coastal beaches) and around South India, providing competitive swim, bike and run formats as well as open-water swimming races on sea courses.

️ Event Profile

• Event: Tri2Champ – Open Championship / AquaFest (Chennai)
• Location: Kovalam Beach / Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Organiser: Tri2Champ Sports Pvt. Ltd. – triathlon coaching & event company building community endurance events.

‍Race Types & Categories (based on past Chennai AquaFest patterns)

Triathlon Series

Tri2Champ events typically include multiple triathlon distances combining swim + cycle + run:

• Half-Tri (Half-Ironman Style)
  • ~1900 m open-water swim
  • ~90 km cycling
  • ~21 km run
  ➤ Cut-off varies (~8 hrs 30 min)
• Olympic Triathlon (standard distance)
  • 1500 m swim
  • 40 km cycle
  • 10 km run
  ➤ Cut-off ~4 hrs 30 min
• Sprint Triathlon
  • 750 m swim
  • 20 km cycle
  • 5 km run
  ➤ Cut-off ~2 hrs 30 min

Note: These race formats may be adapted for the 2026 Chennai edition once the official page is published.

Swimathon / Open Water Swimming

Strong open water swim focus with distances such as:

• 1000 m swim (multiple age categories)
• 2500 m swim (longer open-water challenge)
• 5000 m and 10,000 m open swims sometimes offered in standard categories.

Open-water segments are typically held in the sea at Kovalam Beach with safety support including lifeguards, kayaks and rescue boats.

Race Experience & Support

• Open-water sea swim courses with tide-aware routing and safety teams.
• Traffic-controlled triathlon courses for cycling & running legs.
• Hydration & nutrition stations, medical backup and event volunteers for safety.
• Electronic timing, digital certificates and finisher medals for participants.
• Pre-race check-in & briefing with mandatory safety orientation.

Who Should Participate

• Triathletes seeking sprint, Olympic or half-distance challenges
• Open-water swimmers interested in sea swim distances
• Multisport athletes wanting to test endurance across swim-bike-run formats
• Age-group competitors (14+ for most Olympic/Sprint events)

Why Tri2Champ Events Stand Out

✔ Combines triathlon and swimathon formats in a coastal setting.
✔ Open-water race management with safety focus.
✔ Designed for both competitive and community athletes.
✔ Coaching support and sport development via Tri2Champ Sports.

**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate, timely event information, all details, including date, venue, category, and race logistics, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating.