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.

Key folks include: Dave Heller, Robin Griskus, Laura Griskus, Bill Hahn, Marty Cashin, Mike Maximenko, Dave Kunces, Bea Burns, Polly Snurkowski, Sally Juliano, Steven Agren, Sandi Hill, Tom Hill, Debbie Cashin, Sandra Heller, Kristin Heller, Dawn Daft, Bob Daft, Tony Kruge, Jennifer Kruge, Kimmi Kruge, Paul Ilchenko, Ray Funk, Tim Cipriano, Rebecca Kruge, Marilee Wilkas. Others.

Pat Griskus was an amazing guy and credited with paving the way for the many amputee athletes to follow. Please check the Race History link for the full story.

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 First Timers division for those tackling their first Triathlon ever, with medals for all first time finishers. With close to 100 first-timers each year, this race has become a favorite for first time triathletes!

The Olympic distance race is now part of the new Best of the U.S. Series, which includes such prestigious races as Columbia, MD and Timberman in NH. Swim one mile in beautiful Lake Quassapaug, enjoy a 25-mile challenging (and rare) one loop bike course through classic New England farm country, and run 6.2 miles on shaded back roads.

Check out the links above for more info.