Independence Triathlon
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Independence Triathlon at Lake Nockamixon State Park
The Independence Triathlon is staged out of Lake Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, PA. The event offers both Olympic and Sprint triathlon distances and aquabike options, with courses that start and finish at the race site.
Distances featured
- Olympic: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run
- Sprint: 750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run
- Aquabike options match the swim and bike distances
Swim details note a rectangular course in clear lake water with yellow triangle buoys at the corners and round orange buoys 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 and rolling terrain. Olympic athletes complete two loops, sprint athletes one loop. The Olympic bike accumulates about 1,200 to 1,300 feet of climbing; the sprint loop has about 600 feet of climbing.
The run uses the shoulder of Route 563, with a looped out and back section. Olympic athletes run two loops for 10K and sprint athletes one loop for 5K. Aid stations are placed every mile offering Gatorade and ice water. Post race food and music are provided at the finish area.
The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and offers categories including Overall, Masters, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena, and Relay Teams. Bicycles remain in transition until the bike cutoff time or until the last runner exits transition. Packet pickup is available at the park the day before the race and on race morning at the race site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
