Padden Triathlon
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Lake Padden Triathlon
The Lake Padden Triathlon is a multi-discipline race held at Lake Padden Park, West Entrance (4882 Samish Way) on Saturday, June 26, 2027. The event offers two distance options and uses chip timing. Field size is limited to 325 registrants.
Race distances:
- Competitive: Swim 1/2 mile, Bike 21.4 miles, Run 5.2 miles.
- Recreational: Swim 1/4 mile, Bike 14.4 miles, Run 2.6 miles.
The swim leg is a triangular course; participants exit the water, ascend a short incline, and enter the transition area where the first-leg time is recorded. The bike routes were revised for 2026 and are available as separate short and long course maps. The course is not closed to other park users or vehicles; cyclists must share the road and yield to traffic. Time limits apply for each race distance.
Event rules and race procedures include required swim caps, prohibition of personal flotation devices except wetsuits, mandatory bike helmets while on the bike, no drafting, and restriction of non-participants from the transition area. Timing uses wearable chips that must be returned; unreturned chips may incur a replacement fee. Equipment left in transition after the time limit will be moved to an unsecured location.
Environmental precautions are in place to prevent spread of New Zealand mud snails: footwear worn in the lake will be sprayed with a vinegar/water solution and participants are asked to clean and dry anything exposed to the lake within 48 hours. Sponsors include Cascadia Daily News, WECU, and Fairhaven Runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
