Cedar Lake Triathlon Summer 2026 Season - Race #4
This is the fourth of our 6 race summer series held every other Thursday night at Cedar Lake for local, grassroots racing at its best.
For 2026, we will offer two races:
Individual and Relay Sprint Triathlon: Our individual and relay sprint triathlons consists of a 500(ish) yard lake swim, a 10 mile bike, and a 5k road run. They are perfect races for first timers who want to see what they can achieve, experienced triathletes looking to fine tune for a longer fall race, or anyone who just wants an active, family summer Thursday evening. We have awards for both the fast and the first (timers), and lots for those in between. Relay teams are welcome and celebrated. Wetsuits are encouraged when the water temperature is below 80 degrees, and strongly encouraged for at least the first two races. Aqua jogging is not permitted.
Super Sprint Triathlon: Returning for its second season is our popular super sprint race: all of the triathlon experience just in a smaller package! The super sprint consists of a 200(ish) yard swim, a 5mile bike, and a 1 mile run. First timers love this race: you can start your Thursday as a regular human, finish it as a Triathlete, and let us share the joy of your success with special prizes (and a whole lot of positive energy!!). Younger races are welcome, but you have to be 13 to toe the line. And we love families. If your child is racing, you can race with them for free as long as you accompany them for the entire race. Swim, bike and run with your child; it's a priceless family experience.
Gun Times:
- Super Sprint: 6:10 p.m
- Individual / Relay Sprint: 6:15 p.m.
Preregistration: Racers must preregister. Register early to secure both a spot and a lower entry fee, which will increase on race day. Last season, the races sold out several times and once we hit our cap, we can't accept any more entries.
Online registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on each race day. There will be no onsite registration this year.
Race day check in starts at 5:00 p.m. and all registered racers must be checked in by 5:45 p.m.
First Time? Come on down to Cedar Lake!! We love first timers and a significant part of our weekly field of racers are athletes getting their feet wet for the first time. In transition, you will see every type of bike racked and ready to race: from expensive carbon TT bikes headed for an Ironman to hybrid bikes and even the occasional beach cruiser. Not sure you can do a triathlon? Finding out is half the fun. Over 95% of our racers finish each week. We don't use cutoff times, except for later in the season as the sun starts to set earlier (typically the last race or two). Not sure exactly how it works? We have lots of friendly experienced volunteers and even a certified tri coach on site on race days to explain the mysteries of buoy turns, transition and equipment. Before you race, be sure that you can swim 20 pool lengths without stopping for the full sprint, or 10 pool lengths for the super sprint. Aqua jogging is not permitted.
Come join us this summer!
Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather on race day, the race organizers reserve the right to change the race to a duathlon, a 5K or cancel the race.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 95
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Individual Sprint Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 13 days-
Individual: 500 Yard Swim -10 Mile Bike - 5K Road Run
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Register for Individual Sprint$50.47Now registering Mar 9 – Jul 8
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$66.57Jul 9 – Jul 9
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Relay Sprint Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 13 days-
Relay: 500 Yard Swim -10 Mile Bike - 5K Road Run
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Register for Relay Sprint$71.94Now registering Mar 9 – Jul 8
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$88.06Jul 9 – Jul 9
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Super Sprint Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 13 days-
Individual: 200 Yard Swim - 5 Mile Bike - 1.5 Mile Run
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Register for Super Sprint$39.72Now registering Mar 9 – Jul 8
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$55.84Jul 9 – Jul 9
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Course Information
Swim
- The swim will be great for athletes who enjoy a short, out and back open water lake swim. You will keep the buoy to your left. Yes, we said short swim. Roughly 500 yards.
T1 & T2 Transitions
- Transitions will be within the fenced in perimeters of the lake. Athletes will be able to fit 10 bikes per bike rack. Have respect for other athletes when it comes to laying out your transition mats.
Bike Course
Run Course:
- http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/30692482
- The 3.1 mile run along side the lake will approach Cockaponset State Forest before you have to turnaround at the water station. The run is fast, flat and smooth. Runners will stay on the side of the road closest to the lake for the out AND back. Allowing bikers to stay on the opposite side of the runners.
** Bikers and Runners: SLOW DOWN as you approach Route 148 on your way back into transition. **
Course Rules
- Athletes who don't abide by these rules will be disqualified from finishing and even the remaining Series.
- Helmets required on the bicycle.
- Cyclists stay right at all times unless passing and utilize the shoulder of the road.
- Pass other cyclists within 20 seconds.
- No drafting, allow 4 bike lengths from the cyclists ahead of you.
- No iPhones, iPods, or earbuds while racing
- No crossing the yellow lines on the bike or run
- ALWAYS stay on the inside of the cones (to the right of the cones)
- No PASS ZONE after taking a right onto Rt 148 approaching Transition #2
- No animals in the park. It is prohibited by the Town of Chester
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ray Miller, Josh MacNiven, Chris Kopcha
- Website
- Visit website
