White Mountains Triathlon
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White Mountains Triathlon
The White Mountains Triathlon takes place at Echo Lake and Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park. The swim portion is held in Echo Lake, the transition area is in the Echo Lake parking lot, and all races finish beach side at Echo Lake Beach.
Event formats and distances include:
- Sprint: Swim 0.25 mi; Bike 13.2 mi; Run 3.2 mi
- Olympic: Swim 1500 m; Bike 40 km; Run 6.1 mi
- Half: Swim 1.2 mi; Bike 56 mi; Run 11.8 mi
Wetsuits are mandatory for all races because water temperatures are typically in the low 60s in June. Swim starts use a time trial method with athletes starting at five second intervals and self-seeded swim waves. Transition opens on race day and closes before each race start; athletes must display bike frame numbers to enter.
The bike courses route through Franconia and surrounding roads, and include a King of the Mountain section on Rt 141 / Butterhill Rd. Sprint cyclists should plan to be self-sufficient as there are no bike aid stations on that course. Olympic and Half courses provide aid stations with water and Gatorade bottle exchange at specified miles. Run courses use paved recreation trails in Franconia Notch State Park and finish on the beach; run aid stations supply water, Gatorade, energy products, and bananas.
The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and requires either an active annual membership or purchase of a one-day USAT license. Packet pick-up is available the day before and on race morning. Post-race services include a paid BBQ, a beer garden, post-race massage, live results at the finish, free digital race photos, and finisher video links sent after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
