Independence Triathlon
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Independence Triathlon
The Independence Triathlon is staged at Lake Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, near Allentown. The event offers both Olympic and Sprint formats and uses the lake, park roads, and the shoulder of Route 563 for its three disciplines.
Distances offered
- Olympic: 1.5 K swim; 40K bike; 10K run
- Sprint: 750 m swim; 20K bike; 5K run
The swim takes place on a rectangular course in Lake Nockamixon. Yellow triangle buoys mark the corners and round orange buoys are placed every 75 to 100 meters for sighting. Water temperatures are typically in the low to mid 70s and the swim is expected to be wetsuit legal.
The bike course is closed to traffic, well paved, and has wide shoulders with rolling terrain. There are no turns outside the park except at turnaround points. The Olympic distance uses two loops of the bike course while the Sprint uses one loop; the course accumulates several hundred feet of climbing per loop.
Run courses follow the shoulder of Route 563, with rollers, a mix of sun and shade, and intermittent views of the lake. Aid stations are placed about every mile and provide Gatorade and ice water. Post race food and music are available at the finish area.
Logistics include packet pickup options the day before and race morning and a requirement that participants present photo ID to collect packets. The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned; athletes must hold a USAT membership or purchase a one day license. Race registrations are nonrefundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
