Glimmerglass Triathlon
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Event overview
The Glimmerglass Triathlon takes place at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown, NY on August 22, 2026. The multisport course combines a paddle, a bike, and a run segment around Otsego Lake and the Hyde Hall grounds. The run course for this year is a shortened 5K that crosses the Hyde Hall foot bridge and follows wooded trails and open park spaces.
Distances:
- 1.5 Miles paddle - kayak or canoe
- 18 Miles bike
- 5K run
A team relay option allows teams of three or four, with team members each taking one segment.
Logistics and safety
Participant packets are available for pickup on the day before and the morning of the event at Glimmerglass State Park. Bikes and kayaks/canoes are staged near the lakefront pavilion; staging is available on the morning of the event. Participants must provide their own equipment; rentals are offered through the registration process. Water stations are located along the running route.
Safety requirements include approved flotation vests for paddlers and helmets for cyclists; equipment and compliance will be checked at staging areas. The event provides official timing, a finisher medal, finishline food, beer sampling for those 21 and over, and a commemorative sweatshirt for participants who register before August 1. The organizer states no refunds will be provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.