Padden Triathlon
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About the race
Scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2027, at Lake Padden Park (West Entrance, 4882 Samish Way), the Lake Padden Triathlon is a city-run, chip-timed event with two distance options and course maps for most legs.
The event offers two race options:
- Competitive: Swim 1/2 mile, Bike 21.4 miles, Run 5.2 miles (Time limit: 3 hours)
- Recreational: Swim 1/4 mile, Bike 14.4 miles, Run 2.6 miles (Time limit: 2.5 hours)
Course maps are provided for the bike and run legs; the swim leg is conducted as a triangular course of either 1/2 mile or 1/4 mile depending on race choice. After the swim, participants exit the water, climb a short incline, and enter the transition area where first-leg time is recorded. The bike routes were revised for 2026 and correspond to the distances listed above.
The event is limited to 325 registrants. Registration is non-refundable and transfers between individuals are not allowed; on-site requests to transfer between the long and short course may be processed before race start. Timing uses electronic chips; chips must be returned or a replacement fee applies. Race rules include mandatory swim caps, no flotation devices except wetsuits, bike helmets worn and buckled while on the bike, no non-human propulsion such as e-bikes, and a non-drafting bike course. The bike and run legs are on roads and trails that may be open to other park users and vehicles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
