Kanuga Triathlon
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Kanuga Triathlon - Hendersonville, NC
The Kanuga Triathlon takes place in Hendersonville, North Carolina on August 9, 2026. The event combines open water swimming, a mixed surface bike course, and a trail run set in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Course details include a calm, single-loop open water swim with a time-trial start, a 13.5 mile bike course that is primarily paved with two short unpaved connector sections of about one mile each, and a 5K run through the Kanuga trail system featuring single-track, double-track, forest road, and paved sections. Routes are clearly marked and supported by GPS navigation.
Distances:
- 600 meters open water swim
- 13.5 miles mixed surface bike
- 5K trail run
Participants receive event amenities such as a commemorative shirt if registered by July 12th (fee applies after that date), a custom finisher medal, professional chip timing, and age group awards. The race offers a dedicated E Bike Division. A virtual race option is available with mailed swag for remote participants.
The event is connected to the Kanuga Trail & Tri Challenge weekend and lists lodging options including on site inn accommodations and primitive camping at participant rates. The race supports the iDream Athletes Foundation, which provides needs based scholarships for Western North Carolina athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
