The annual Bluff Land Triathlon hosted by the Foundation for R-P Schools raises scholarship funds for Rushford-Peterson High School Seniors.
August 16, 2025! 9:00 a.m.
Registration opens May 1!
About
The Bluff Land Triathlon is held in the beautiful Rushford Peterson Valley. It is hosted by the Foundation of Rushford-Peterson Schools and annually raises money for scholarships for Rushford-Peterson High School seniors.
The event brings in participants with a great range of abilities from experienced triathletes to individuals who have a goal of finishing a triathlon for the first time. Ages also range from pre-teen to senior citizens. We have families and friends do it together year after year. If you are doing this for the first time you can rest assured that we have volunteers spaced along the route to assist and encourage. Our volunteers cheer for everyone! Yes, even if you are the last remaining person on the course, our volunteers will be there at the end to help you celebrate your achievement.
Event
The Bluff Land Tri consists of:
- 3.1 mile run – Starts at Creekside and goes toward Houston on the Root River Trail and return to Creekside on the same route.
- 15.5 mile bike – Starts at Creekside and goes past Peterson on the Root River Trail, and returns along the same route.
- 2.1 mile hike – Starts at Creekside and goes to the top of Magelssen Bluff and back down.
2025 Entry Fees
Early-bird pricing thru June 9. Register by July 11 to receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. No onsite registration. Registration closes August 4 or when we reach 150 entries.
- Individual Entry (Run-Bike-Hike) $55 ($65 after 6/9)
- 3-Person Relay Entry $80 ($90 after 6/9)
- Student Individual Run-Bike-Hike Rate (under 18) Entry $25 ($35 after 6/9)
- Student 3-Person Relay Rate (under 18) Entry $45 ($55 after 6/9)
ALL ENTRIES GO UP $10 AFTER JUNE 9
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Route Maps and Information
Creekside Park Directions
The Bluff Land Tri starts and stops at Creekside Park in Rushford. All the transitions happen here. Parking is available. NOTE HIKE ROUTE CHANGED FOR 2025: Due to a storm that ripped through Rushford on July 28 leaving dozens of trees down on the bluff, we have modified the hike route. Hikers will still climb to the peak of Magelssen Bluff. The revised route takes hikers from Creekside to the Mill, then a sharp left up the bluff and Stair Climber Trail to the east lookout. NEW for 2025: hikers then take the blufftop gravel road over to the downed Bur Oak Tree, at which point they turn-around and head back the way they came. The route is an out-and-back hike instead of a loop.
Community Information
Thank you to our Sponsors
Anderson Auto – M&M Lawn & Leisure – Norman’s Electric Service (NES)
Plumbers Services – Rushford Hardware – Smith Farms
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Contact BluffLandTriathlon@gmail.com with questions.
