Findley Lake Triathlon Festival - Sprint Triathlon
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Distance
18 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Welcome to the beautiful lakeside community of Findley Lake, NY, for our ninth year of racing. Just off I-86, two hours south of Buffalo, NY, and 20 minutes from Erie, PA. Challenging and beautiful! No cut-off times. Sprint & Olympic Triathlon & AquaBike: SPRINT participants will begin with a 750m swim in the gorgeous Findley Lake. Then ride a hilly 14.44 mile bike course followed by a 5K run on the flat and fast roadway hugging the shore line of the lake. The OLYMPIC participants will complete 2 loops of the swim and bike course. The 10K run will continue around the lake to their appropriate turnaround point. Paratriathletes are welcome! Participants in the AquaBike competition will complete the swim and the bike portions of the race only. *Double Findley - Really challenge yourself with the Double Findley - Race the Sprint AND the Olympic Tri or AquaBike (all athletes must finish the Sprint that begins at 7:00am and be back to the start line for the 9:00am Olympic Tri). More swag and bigger bragging rights! **Relay teams or 2 or 3 are welcome to compete in the Sprint or Olympic Triathlon events only. **THERE ARE NO CUT-OFF TIMES FOR ANY OF OUR EVENTS ***Please see FAQs section regarding bringing dogs to the race
Typical conditions
For events around July 2027 in Findley Lake, NY, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
Half marathon prep usually includes a weekly long run that builds toward 16–20 km, plus easy runs for recovery. Confirm packet pickup and start procedures on the official registration page.
Plan longer races for 2026Getting there
This event is listed in Findley Lake, NY, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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