Independence Triathlon
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Independence Triathlon
The Independence Triathlon takes place at Lake Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, PA on May 16, 2027. The event offers Olympic and Sprint triathlon distances, plus relay and aquabike options, and is sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
Swim course: a rectangular swim in Lake Nockamixon marked with yellow triangle corner buoys and orange sighting buoys every 75 to 100 meters. Water temperatures are expected in the low to mid 70s and the swim is typically wetsuit legal. Olympic distance uses two 750 meter laps.
Bike course: closed to traffic, well paved with wide shoulders and rolling terrain. There are no turns outside the park except for turnaround points. Olympic athletes complete two loops of the course and Sprint athletes complete one loop. Course climbing is noted in organizer materials.
Run course: held on the shoulder of Route 563 with rollers, mixed sun and shade, and intermittent views of the lake. Olympic runners do two loops for a 10K and Sprint runners do one loop for a 5K. Aid stations are placed about every mile and provide Gatorade and ice water.
Additional notes: packet pickup is available Saturday evening at Tohickon Boat Launch and Sunday morning at the race site; photo ID is required. Event categories include Overall, Masters, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay Teams. Bicycles are released from transition only after the bike cutoff and once the course is clear. All athletes receive event apparel, medal, post race food and free finisher photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
