Lakes Country Triathlon
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Event overview
The Lakes Country Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Whipple Beach - 14441 Oakwood Dr N, Baxter, MN 56425. The event includes an Individual Triathlon and a Team Relay. The course consists of a 1/4-mile swim in Whipple Lake, a 13.6-mile bike through the Baxter/Brainerd Lakes area, and a 3.2-mile run on a flat, residential route. The race is organized with involvement from local service clubs including the Kiwanis Club of Baxter and the Sertoma Club. A separate Kids Triathlon is listed for Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Registration, fees and race rules
Online registration is open during a set registration period and closes on August 27, 2026; race day registration is allowed. Prices are set for each event and increase at scheduled dates during registration. Example fees shown are $64.60 for the Individual Triathlon and $91.10 for the Team Relay (fees included). Orders received after August 14, 2026, may not receive a T-shirt. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Safety and competition rules require cyclists to obey Minnesota traffic laws and to wear certified hard-shelled helmets. Drafting is prohibited and monitored. Listening devices are not allowed on the bike course and are strongly discouraged on the run. Proceeds benefit youth programs and local charities in the Brainerd Lakes area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
