Mountain Lakes Triathlon
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Mountain Lakes Triathlon
The Mountain Lakes Triathlon is scheduled for July 24, 2027 in Guntersville, Alabama. Race staging is at the Guntersville Parks and Recreation Center with transition in the Senior Center parking area. Average air temperature is listed as 80°F and average water temperature as 84°F.
Distances offered
- Sprint: Swim 600 yd, Bike 16.2 mi, Run 3 mi
- Olympic: Swim 1,200 yd, Bike 32.4 mi, Run 6 mi
The swim uses a time trial format with athletes entering the water approximately every three seconds; race numbers are assigned by estimated swim time. Registrants who register by the Wednesday before the race can obtain preferred positions in the swim order. Wetsuit rules follow USAT guidelines with specific temperature ranges for permitted, mandatory, allowed, and prohibited use; wearing a wetsuit in certain warmer ranges can affect awards eligibility.
The bike course is a flat loop on a mix of residential and rural roads with a few small rollers; Olympic racers complete two loops. A bike mount and dismount line requires athletes to walk their bikes from their rack to the mount line and to dismount at the same line at the end of the bike segment. The run is on a paved lakeside trail that follows an out-and-back layout; Olympic racers complete two loops.
Race options include individual triathlon, swim-bike, bike-run, aquabike, and 2- or 3-person relays. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and uses electronic timing chips on disposable ankle bands; participants must pick up their own race packet and wear provided identification items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
