Lakes Country Triathlon
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Lakes Country Triathlon
The Lakes Country Triathlon is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Baxter and the Sertoma Club at Whipple Beach in Baxter, Minnesota. The event is a sprint-format triathlon that uses Whipple Lake for the swim and local roads for the bike and run courses. The course layout includes the following segments:
- Swim: 1/4 mile in quiet Whipple Lake
- Bike: 13.6 miles on a rolling route through the Baxter and Brainerd Lakes area
- Run: 3.2 miles on a very flat route through a quiet residential area
Cyclists must obey Minnesota traffic laws. Bike-certified hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting on the bike course is prohibited and will be monitored. Listening devices are not allowed on the bike course and are strongly discouraged on the run course for safety reasons.
Registration opens December 27, 2026. Team relay entries require one registration per team. Orders received after August 13 will not receive a T-shirt. Registration fees listed for the events are non-refundable. Proceeds from the event are directed back into the community to benefit youth in the Brainerd Lakes area and other charities.
Event organizers will monitor health authority recommendations and coordinate with local officials to implement safety measures as needed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
