Cedar Lake Triathlon Series
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Cedar Lake Triathlon Series #2
This event is the second race in a six-race summer series held every other Thursday at Cedar Lake in Chester, CT. The program offers both individual and relay sprint triathlons and a shorter super sprint option. Relay teams are permitted.
Distances:
- Individual and Relay Sprint: approximately 500 yard swim, 10 mile bike, 5 km run
- Super Sprint: approximately 200–250 yard swim, 4–5 mile bike, 1 mile run
Swim courses are short, out-and-back open water lake swims with buoys kept to the swimmer’s left. Transitions are inside fenced lake perimeters with multiple bikes per rack; participants are asked to respect others’ space when organizing gear. The run is an out-and-back along the lake, described as flat and smooth, and approaches Cockaponset State Forest near the turnaround and water station.
Entry requires preregistration; online registration closes on race day and there is no onsite registration. Race day check-in opens in the late afternoon and all registered racers must complete check-in before the event cutoff. Wetsuits are encouraged when water temperatures are below 80 degrees and strongly encouraged for early-season races. Aqua jogging is not permitted.
Course rules include helmet use for cyclists, staying right on the road unless passing, no drafting, no earbuds, and no animals in the park. Organizers may convert the event to a duathlon, a 5K, or cancel in case of inclement weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
