Medical Lake Triathlon
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Event details
The Medical Lake Triathlon takes place at Medical Lake Park, 11315 Lake Shore Lake Tyler Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022. The event is USAT sanctioned and USAT ranked. All participants must hold a USAT membership; a one-day membership option is available. The race includes individual and relay entries. Relay teams exchange an ankle bracelet in transition.
Course and categories
Distances offered include:
- Super Sprint: 1/4 mile swim, 11 mile bike, 5k run
- Sprint: 1/2 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 10k run
- Splash n Dash (ages 7-15): 100 m swim, 1.5 mile run
The swim takes place in Medical Lake with certified lifeguards and search and rescue personnel on jet skis. The bike course uses SR902 and is described as a countryside road route. The run is a mostly flat asphalt loop around the lake; the 10k is two laps of the 5k.
Logistics and amenities
Plenty of parking is available at Medical Lake Park. Participants receive six scores or splits: swim, bike, run, T1, T2, and final. Bike handlebars must be plugged. The event provides music in the start/finish/transition area, fruit and sandwich options at the finish, a forged medal for finishers, and a custom T-shirt for entrants. Entry prices shown include $75 for Super Sprint, $80 for Sprint, and $25 for Splash n Dash. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
