Padden Triathlon
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Padden Triathlon
The Padden Triathlon is a community triathlon held at Lake Padden Park in Bellingham on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Organizers describe the course as simple, scenic, and well staffed. The event is chip timed, has a registration cap of 325 participants, and is non-refundable.
Early packet pick-up is available at a local running store on the Friday before the race, with additional late and day-of packet pick-up on site. Transfers between race categories are allowed for a fee and must be completed before the stated deadline. Relay entries are available for an additional fee.
Distances offered:
- Competitive (Long Course): Swim 1/2 mile; Bike 21.4 miles; Run 5.2 miles.
- Recreational (Short Course): Swim 1/4 mile; Bike 14.4 miles; Run 2.6 miles.
Course and rules information notes that course maps are available for bike and run legs while the swim is a triangular 1/2 or 1/4 mile course. There is little elevation gain until exiting the water and entering the transition area. Safety and equipment rules include mandatory swim caps, bike helmets worn and buckled when on the bike, no non-human propulsion such as e-bikes, and no flotation devices except wetsuits. The bike course is open to vehicles; participants must share the road. Time limits are applied to each course and timing chips must be returned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
