Lake Max Triathlon

AUG
8
2026
Join the Lake Max Triathlon and Duathlon at Culver Academies for a scenic swim bike run festival featuring USAT sanctioned adult races, team options and kids triathlons. Enjoy on site perks like a chef prepared meal, beer garden, live band and post race awards; preregistration required.
Sat 8 Aug 2026
Kids Race - Ages 8 and up Kids Race - Ages 5-7 Adult Triathlon Adult Duathlon

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Lake Max Triathlon and Duathlon : Culver, IN

The Lake Max Triathlon and Duathlon is a multi-event race held in August at the Campus of Culver Academies, 1300 Academy Rd., Culver, IN 46511. The event includes adult individual races, a team triathlon, an adult duathlon, and children’s triathlon races for several age groups. The adult events are USAT sanctioned. Pre-registration is required and there is no race-day registration or refunds.

Race distances and age categories

  • Adult Triathlon: 400 meter swim, 11 mile bike, 5K run
  • Adult Duathlon: 1600 meter run, 11 mile bike, 5K run
  • Team Triathlon: teams of 2 or 3 (team format noted)
  • Kids 5-7: 50 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
  • Kids 8-10: 75 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run
  • Kids 11-12: 75 meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run

Registration, safety and amenities

Entry fees vary by event and by registration date; shirts are guaranteed for registrations made by the stated shirt deadline. Safety provisions include multiple water safety personnel, with state police dive team members and lifeguards on the lake. Race rules require helmets for the bike portion and prohibit headphones. Amenities listed include event shirts, a chef-prepared meal, a beer garden, massage therapy, fitness vendors, and a live band. Awards are given by age category for the triathlon and to top finishers in the duathlon; children receive shirts and medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.