Join us Sunday, August 9th, 2026 for the Inaugural Kanuga Triathlon in Hendersonville!
Kanuga Triathlon is a new sprint-distance triathlon in Western North Carolina designed to be welcoming, scenic, and memorable. Featuring a time-trial swim start in Kanuga Lake, a mixed-surface bike course, and a fast 5K run, this destination race meets athletes where they are. Whether it’s your first triathlon or your next challenge, Kanuga invites you to race in a way that feels intentional, welcoming, and uniquely WNC.
Kanuga Trail & Tri Weekend Challenge!
Make a full weekend of it and participate in both the Twilight Trail 5K at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, and the Kanuga Triathlon, Sunday, August 9th! Weekend Challenge participants receive finisher medals for both events, along with special recognition celebrating their commitment and versatility across the weekend, and will also be awarded a Nomadix-style performance towel!
Lodge, camp, and stay onsite at Kanuga!
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Before you sign up for the Kanuga Triathlon: Sign up for BOTH the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga and the Kanuga Triathlon at the same time through the link below and receive a discount!
Event Swag
Register before July 12th at midnight and receive a short sleeve Kanuga Triathlon dri-fit shirt, available in Unisex and Women's sizes, FREE with your registration!
Beginning July 13th, shirts will be available for purchase for $25 in limited sizes and quantities.
All registered participants will also receive a Kanuga Triathlon finisher medal!
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Packet Pickup
Pre-event Packet Pickup at Kanuga Twilight Trail 5k
- Saturday, August 8th at Kanuga Conference Center (130 Kanuga Chapel Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739)
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Pickup will end promptly at 5:00pm
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Sunday, August 9th (race day) at Kanuga Conference Center (130 Kanuga Chapel Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739)
- 6:00am - 7:00am
- Pickup will end promptly at 7:00am
Please Note: All participants need to have their transition zone setup by 7:30 AM, regardless of wave start time.
Train smarter with Coach Jay!
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🏊🚴🏃♀️ Train for Kanuga Triathlon with Coach Jay Hamvas with JBird Multisport Coaching!
Preparing for your first triathlon? Looking to improve your performance? Coach Jay Hamvas is offering a structured 12-week training plan designed to meet you where you are and guide you confidently to race day.
Basic 12-Week Training Package – $50
This affordable option provides direction, structure, and expert insight to help you train effectively.
What’s Included:
• 30-minute phone consultation with Coach Jay
• Discussion of your current fitness level, experience, and race goals
• Placement into the appropriate 12-week plan (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced)
• Progressive plan with base-building in the early weeks
• Complete 12-week training schedule delivered via email (Excel or PDF format)
These are structured, self-guided plans designed to give you clarity and confidence throughout your training cycle.
After registering, Coach Jay will reach out directly to schedule your consultation and get you started.
Event schedule
- Sat, August 8, 2026 3:30 PM - Pre-event Packet Pickup: 3:30pm-5:00pm | Kanuga Conference Center
- Sat, August 8, 2026 5:30 PM - Kanuga Twilight Trail 5k - Kanuga Conference Center
- Sun, August 9, 2026 6:00 AM - Packet Pickup: 6:00am-7:00am | Kanuga Conference Center
- Sun, August 9, 2026 7:30 AM - Kanuga Triathlon Start
- Sun, August 9, 2026 10:00 AM - Award Ceremony
- Sun, August 9, 2026 10:30 AM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Individual (In-Person)
Price changes in 10 days 8 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free dri-fit shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos and goody bag
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$93.38
Super Early Registration
Feb 19 – Mar 1 -
Register for Individual (In-Person)$104.13
Early Registration
Now registering Mar 2 – Apr 15 -
$109.50
Standard Registration
Apr 16 – Jun 10 -
$114.88
Late Registration
Jun 11 – Aug 2 -
$120.25
Race Week Registration
Aug 3 – Aug 9
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Individual E-BIKE (In-person)
Price changes in 10 days 8 hours-
Class 1 pedal-assist ONLY. Throttle-equipped bikes are not permitted. Includes finisher medal, free dri-fit shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos and goody bag
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$93.38
Super Early Registration
Feb 19 – Mar 1 -
Register for Individual E-BIKE (In-person)$104.13
Early Registration
Now registering Mar 2 – Apr 15 -
$109.50
Standard Registration
Apr 16 – Jun 10 -
$114.88
Late Registration
Jun 11 – Aug 2 -
$120.25
Race Week Registration
Aug 3 – Aug 9
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Individual (VIRTUAL - NOT PARTICIPATING IN PERSON)
Includes finisher medal and free dri-fit shirt until deadline
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Register for Individual (VIRTUAL - NOT PARTICIPATING IN PERSON)$93.38
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION
Feb 19 - Aug 9
Contact information
- Event contact
- iDaph Events
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
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