Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
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Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
The Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is a sprint triathlon held on May 1, 2027 at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston, Virginia. The event includes triathlon, relay and aquabike options staged from the park swim area and pavilion.
Race distances
- Triathlon: 750 m swim, 20K bike, 5K run
- Aquabike: 750 m swim, 20K bike
The swim starts from a sandy beach with a time trial format, sending athletes one at a time onto a rectangular course. The course has two right turns and sighting buoys approximately every 50 to 75 meters. Historic water temperatures have ranged from 59 to 71 F, with a preliminary reading posted the Thursday before the event.
The bike course is described as rolling and includes a section inside the park and an outside section that leads to a turnaround before re-entering the park to return to transition. The run is a paved out and back of 5K that follows the park road, with rolling topography and lake views on both sides; the first 1.55 miles pass through a spectator area.
The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and features multiple scoring categories, including Overall, Masters Overall, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay teams. Packet pickup is available the Friday before at the swim area pavilion and on race morning at the race site. All registered athletes receive a race shirt, socks, a finisher medal and post-race food and drink. The park speed limit of 25 mph is strictly enforced. A nervous swimmer cap is available at packet pickup and a pre-race meeting is held before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
