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 aquabike and relay options and is USA Triathlon sanctioned.
- Olympic: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run.
- Sprint: 750 m swim, 20K bike, 5K run.
The swim uses a rectangular course in Lake Nockamixon with yellow triangle buoys at the corners and orange sighting buoys every 75–100 meters. Water temperatures are typically wetsuit legal in the low to mid 70s; a preliminary reading is posted the Friday before the race and an official reading is taken race morning by USAT officials.
The bike course is closed to traffic, well paved, wide, and mostly rolling with turnaround points at each end. Olympic athletes complete two loops of the course and sprint athletes complete one loop. The run follows the shoulder of Route 563 with rollers, mixed sun and shade, and aid stations approximately every mile supplying Gatorade and ice water.
Race amenities noted by the organizer include a tech shirt, socks, finisher medal, post-race food and drink, and free finisher photos. Categories scored include Overall, Age Group, Masters, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena, and Relay Teams. Athletes should note parking and transition rules related to the closed bike course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
