Cedar Lake Triathlon Series
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Cedar Lake Triathlon Series #6 : Cedar Lake, Chester, CT
This race is the final event in a six‑race summer series held on Thursday evenings at Cedar Lake. The program offers individual and relay sprint triathlons and a shorter super sprint race. Racers must preregister; there is no onsite registration.
Distances offered include:
- Sprint triathlon: ~500 yard swim, 10 mile bike, 5K run
- Super sprint triathlon: ~200 yard swim, 5 mile bike, 1.7 mile run
The swim is an out‑and‑back lake course with buoys kept to the left. Transitions are inside a fenced area with bike racks that hold about ten bikes each; participants should respect shared rack space. The run is an out-and-back along the lake with a turnaround near a water station; the course is described as flat and smooth. A separate bike course is used.
Safety and race rules are enforced: helmets are required, no drafting, keep to the right except when passing, do not use earbuds or phones while racing, and do not cross yellow lines. Wetsuits are encouraged when water temperature is below 80 degrees and strongly encouraged early in the series. Aqua jogging is not permitted. Super sprint entrants must be at least 13 years old; a parent may accompany a child and race free when accompanying them for the entire race. In inclement weather, organizers may change the format to a duathlon or 5K, or cancel the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
