Since 2010, the Graniteman Triathlon in Big Lake has grown to be one of Minnesota’s favorite triathlons.
Graniteman Big Lake is the last race in the Graniteman Triathlon Series that begins in June with the Buffalo Triathlon. Our Big Lake race takes place at Lakeside Park located right on HWY 10 and is just 30 minutes from the Twin Cities and St. Cloud.
Offering both sprint and olympic distances, you will swim in the clean and clear waters of Big Lake, get your seasons PR on one of the flattest and fastest bike rides in the state, and enjoy a lakeside run that starts and finishes in the park. There is also a new playground for the kids, great music, plenty of food, fantastic race swag, and awesome award and door prizes!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Individual Closed
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$66.18Oct 1 – Nov 1
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$76.88Nov 2 – Apr 1
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$87.58Apr 2 – Jul 1
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$98.28Jul 2 – Aug 1
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2 Person Team Closed
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$98.28Oct 1 – Nov 1
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$114.33Nov 2 – Apr 1
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$130.38Apr 2 – Jul 1
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$146.43Jul 2 – Aug 1
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3 Person Team Closed
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$130.38Oct 1 – Nov 1
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$151.78Nov 2 – Apr 1
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$173.17Apr 2 – Jul 1
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$194.57Jul 2 – Aug 1
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Youth Individual Closed
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$34.09Oct 1 – Nov 1
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$39.44Nov 2 – Apr 1
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$44.79Apr 2 – Jul 1
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$50.14Jul 2 – Aug 1
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Youth Relay Closed
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$50.14Oct 1 – Nov 1
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$55.49Nov 2 – Apr 1
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$60.83Apr 2 – Jul 1
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$66.18Jul 2 – Aug 1
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Courses
Swim Course
View SPRINT course on Map My Run
View OLYMPIC course on Map My Run
Staging for the swim will be at the Lakeside Park beach. Please line up and group together as instructed with your wave. The swim will be a triangular course around the swim area at Lakeside Park. Markers will be added or adjusted for distance adjustments. Each racer will be provided with a swim cap that MUST BE WORN. There will be lifeguards and boaters along the course if you need to rest. However, do not move forward while resting on a flotation device or you will be disqualified. If you are in distress, remove your swim cap and wave it in the air and a lifeguard will come assist you. If a lifeguard or boater thinks you are struggling and has concern for your safety, they do have the authority to pull you from the race. Coming out of the water, run the chute to the transition area.
Bike Course
15 Mile and 24.6 Mile bike on rural roads
View SPRINT Bike course on Map My Run
View OLYMPIC Bike course on Map My Run
All cyclists must observe MN traffic laws. CPSC approved hard shelled helmets are required.
Drafting is prohibited
1. Head north on Lakeshore Dr. onto Hiawatha Ave.
2. Right at Eagle lake Rd. N
3. Left at Glenwood Ave
4. Left at Co Rd. 43
5. Left on 170th St. NW
6. Left on 229th Ave NW
7. Left on 171st St. NW
8. Right at Co Rd 43
9. Right at Glenwood
10. Right at Eagle Lake Rd. N.
11. Left at Hiawatha Ave and follow onto Lakeshore Dr. back to transition area.
Run Course
3.1 and 6.2 Mile Run
View SPRINT Run course on Map My Run
View Olympic Run course on Map My Run
The sprint run course is an out and back 5K and will finish as you enter the park near the transition area. There will be water provided at the beginning, halfway point and finish of the run.
DIRECTIONS TO GRANITEMAN BIG LAKE TRIATHLON
Lakeside Park is located only 30 minutes from St. Cloud and less than an hour from Minneapolis.
Get Directions
From St. Cloud, MN
Follow US-10 East into Big Lake. Turn left on Lakeshore Drive.
I-94 from Minneapolis, MN
Take I-94 West towards St. Cloud. Exit #193 to MN25 towards Buffalo/ Monticello. Turn right onto MN25 North. Turn left at Jefferson Blvd. Take your 2nd right onto Lakeshore Drive.
Event schedule
- Tue, August 1, 2017 6:00 PM - Triathlon Clinic and Practice Swim
- Sat, August 5, 2017 6:30 AM - Transition Area Open/Parking Lot Opens - No overnight parking
- Sat, August 5, 2017 7:00 AM - Packet Pick Up & Body Marking - At the park
- Sat, August 5, 2017 8:30 AM - Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting
- Sat, August 5, 2017 9:00 AM - Race Start @ Lake Side Park - 3 minutes between waves
- Sat, August 5, 2017 12:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Bill Corcoran
- Website
- Visit website