Wolfman Triathlon & Trail Runs

Event overview

The Wolfman Triathlon and Trail Runs is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Gardner Dam Adventure Base in White Lake, WI (N2940 Gardner Dam Road). Registration opens November 28, 2025. The event marks the race's 32nd year and is an off-road, down-river multi-discipline event held in the Northwoods. Race offerings include triathlon divisions (Solo, Tandem, Relay) and two trail run distances named Wolfman Heavy 5K and Wolfman Heavy 10K.

Courses and divisions

Triathlon legs:

• Paddle: 3 miles on a Class II whitewater section of the Wolf River, launching on rocky river sections and finishing at the DNR landing in Langlade.
• Bike: 13 miles on technical mountain-bike singletrack through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and the Nicolet Roche trail system.
• Run: 3.75 miles on riverbank and forest trails with steep climbs, dense ferns, a bridge crossing, and a final river crossing.

Other details: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Tandem teams paddle together but bike and run individually; combined times determine results and a non-finishing member disqualifies the team.
• Relay teams consist of three people, one per leg, with the fastest combined time winning.
• Trail runs follow the triathlon run route: the Wolfman Heavy 5K is listed at 3.75 miles, and the Wolfman Heavy 10K is two laps totaling about 7.5 miles. The 5K notes fundraising support for a law enforcement K9.

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