Wolfman Triathlon & Trail Runs

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12
2026
Experience the rugged Wolfman Triathlon at Gardner Dam with a whitewater paddle, technical mountain bike through Nicolet trails and a rugged run along the Wolf River. 5K and 10K trail runs are also available.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Wolfman Triathlon and Trail Runs

Wolfman Triathlon and Trail Runs is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Gardner Dam Adventure Base, N2940 Gardner Dam Road, White Lake, WI 54491. The event program includes Triathlon Solo, Triathlon Tandem, Triathlon Relay, the Wolfman Heavy 5K - Sheena's Run, and the Wolfman Heavy 10K. Registration opens on November 28, 2025. The event is listed as the 32nd edition. Organizers provide separate entry options for triathlon and trail-run events.

Course and distances

The triathlon is an off-road, down-river format that begins with a whitewater paddle on the Wolf River and continues with a technical mountain-bike segment and a rugged trail run. The bike course enters the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and follows the Nicolet Roche trail system, finishing near the Gardner Dam Adventure Base. Distances listed for the main triathlon segments include:

  • Paddle: 3 miles, Class II whitewater
  • Bike: 13 miles, technical mountain bike singletrack
  • Run: 3.75 miles, rugged trail with a bridge crossing over the Wolf River

Separate trail-run events are offered at 5K and 10K distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Wolfman Heavy 10k
5 km
Wolfman Heavy 5k - Sheena's Run
Triathlon Tandem
Triathlon Solo
Triathlon Relay