Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
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Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is a sprint triathlon staged at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston, Virginia. The event offers a clear lake swim that starts from a sandy beach with a rectangular, time trial course and sighting buoys placed every 50 to 75 meters. Water temperatures have ranged from 59 to 71 F with organizers typically posting a preliminary reading the Thursday before the race.
Distances contested include:
- 750 meter swim in the lake
- 20K bike on rolling roads
- 5K run out and back
The bike course begins inside the state park for the first 5 miles on well paved, sometimes technical roads, then continues outside the park on faster sections to a turnaround before returning to transition. The run is a pure out-and-back that follows the park road for about 1.55 miles to the turnaround, on a paved surface with rolling topography and lake views.
The race is USA Triathlon sanctioned and awards categories including Overall, Masters Overall, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay Teams. Packet pickup is available Friday evening and again Saturday at the swim area pavilion; athletes must present photo ID to collect their packet. Registered athletes receive a race shirt, socks, finisher medal and post-race food and drink. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
