Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
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Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is a sprint triathlon and aquabike held May 1, 2027 at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston, VA. The event uses a sandy beach swim start and courses that run through the state park and nearby roads.
- Triathlon: 750 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run
- Aquabike: 750 meter swim, 20K bike
The swim is a 750 meter rectangular course with a time trial start, two right turns and sighting buoys every 50 to 75 meters. Water temperatures at this time of year are typically in the low to mid 60s F, with historical readings between 59 and 71 F.
The bike course is a rolling 12 mile route. The first five miles are inside the park on well paved and sometimes technical sections; the segment outside the park allows higher speeds before a turnaround and reentry to the park. The published route elevation is 519.7 ft.
The run is a straight out and back of 5K that follows the park’s main road. The first 1.55 miles pass through spectator areas, the surface is paved, and runners see lake views on both sides. The published run elevation is 164.0 ft.
The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned and includes categories such as Overall, Masters, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay. Registered athletes receive a race shirt and socks, a finisher’s medal and post race food and drink. Packet pickup is available Friday evening and Saturday morning at the race site and photo ID is required to collect race materials. A detailed pre race meeting is scheduled for Friday evening with a brief meeting on race morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
