Whitefish Lake Triathlon
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Whitefish Lake Triathlon (Presented by Whitefish.com)
The Whitefish Lake Sprint Triathlon takes place in Whitefish, Montana, with activities centered at City Beach on Lakeside Boulevard on June 27, 2026. The event offers a standard sprint distance and a team relay option and is open to athletes ages 13 to 99.
- Swim: 1/2 mile point-to-point in Whitefish Lake; starts and finishes at City Beach.
- Bike: 20K out-and-back along Whitefish Lake; mostly flat with four miles of hills.
- Run: 5K two-lap course; starts and ends at City Beach.
The swim follows a triangular route marked by buoys; swimmers are instructed to keep buoys on their left shoulder. The bike course is out-and-back on public roads along the lake. A police officer will manage traffic at the Edgewood and Wisconsin intersection. Organizers advise riding on the road rather than the bike path because of pedestrians and pets. Cones and a volunteer will mark the bike turnaround on E Lakeshore Drive; the left shoulder near that point is next to a steep drop-off. Riders should keep to the right and pass on the left while announcing passes.
The run route follows Lakeside Boulevard and Dakota Avenue with a two-lap layout that returns to the transition area for the finish. A multiweek beginner clinic is offered, including course recon, group workouts, a training plan, a bike maintenance session, transition practice, and a meet and greet. The clinic has a stated cost. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
