Swan Lake Grit-N-Gravel Triathlon
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Swan Lake Grit n Gravel Triathlon
The Swan Lake Grit n Gravel Triathlon is hosted at Swan Lake Resort & Campground. The course combines open-water swimming, mixed-surface cycling, and trail running across the resort and surrounding roads and trails. The event offers individual, relay, and kids races.
The course segments are:
- 1,000 yard swim in Swan Lake with marked buoys and a maximum depth of 8 ft
- 18 mile bike with about 60% hilly gravel and 40% pavement
- 4 mile trail run with gravel road, prairie trail, and wooded sections
The swim departs from a sandy beach and will be patrolled by local water safety personnel. The bike route includes more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain, uses County Road 29 for brief access, and features an aid station near Dalton at the halfway point. The run begins on resort hiking trails, reaches higher terrain at Ugly Duckling Lodge, and includes a small aid station at the turnaround.
Timing is manual and informal; organizers plan to acknowledge men's and women's podium finishers but do not expect to provide detailed time reports. Race-day services include event check-in, a kids bike and run, an athlete meeting, live music, sauna access, and on-site food. Safety and medical support will include water patrol, local fire rescue volunteers, and contracted emergency medical services.
Registration categories and early bird fees are provided for individuals, relay teams, and kids, and USA Triathlon membership ID is required for registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
