White Mountains Triathlon
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White Mountains Triathlon
The White Mountains Triathlon is a multisport festival held at Echo Lake and Cannon Mountain within Franconia Notch State Park. The event features swim, bike, and run courses that start and finish at Echo Lake Beach and use nearby paved recreation trails and local roads.
Swim courses take place in Echo Lake. Distances vary by race and multi-loop swims require athletes to remain in the water between loops. Wetsuits are mandatory due to typical water temperatures and must follow USAT rules including a maximum thickness of 5 mm. Swim starts use a time trial method with athletes beginning at short intervals based on self-seeded ability.
Bike routes travel through the White Mountains and include a recurring King of the Mountain segment on Rt 141 / Butterhill Rd. Aid stations and bottle exchanges are located on Olympic and Half courses; the Sprint course has no aid stations. Limited bike support is available at transition for pre-ride preparation; athletes should be prepared for flats on course.
Run courses run on paved recreation trails around Franconia Notch and finish beachside at Echo Lake. Run aid stations provide water, Gatorade, energy chews, and bananas. The event is USAT sanctioned; participants must hold an annual membership or purchase a one-day license. Relay teams receive a single packet for the whole team. Pets are not allowed in Franconia Notch State Park. Post-race offerings include a beachside BBQ, beer, massage services, free digital race photos, and finisher videos emailed after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
