Waupaca Area Triathlon

Waupaca Area Triathlon

The Waupaca Area Triathlon takes place August 14 to 15, 2026 at Shadow Lake and downtown Waupaca, Wisconsin (921 S Main Street). The weekend program includes multiple race formats for adults, youth, and children across two days.

Swim legs take place in Shadow Lake with out-and-back lake swims. Bike routes run through the countryside southeast of Waupaca and include both 20 mile and 12 mile options. Run finishes occur on streets in downtown Waupaca.

Race formats and key notes:

• Long Course: 1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
• Short Course: 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run
• Aqua / Bike Long Course: 1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike
• Paddling Short Course: about 1 mile paddling, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run
• Long Course Relay: 1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
• Short Course Relay: 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run
• Youth Triathlon (ages 10-17): 200 meter swim, 7 mile bike, 1 mile run
• The Veleker First Timers Triathlon: 200 meter swim, 7 mile bike, 1 mile run
• Kids ages 4-6: 50 ft swim, 0.6 mile bike, 0.15 mile run
• Kids ages 7-8: 100 ft swim, 1 mile bike, 0.3 mile run
• Kids ages 9-10: 200 ft swim, 1 mile bike, 0.3 mile run

Paddling entries require life vests and may use a personal kayak or paddle board; helmets are optional on the paddle. Rentals are available from Adventure Outfitters in downtown Waupaca. The paddling course is capped at 50 participants. Relay teams consist of 2 to 3 members. Registration opens February 1, 2026 and closing dates vary by event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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