Event Info

Lake Tahoe Triathlon Event Information:

The Lake Tahoe Triathlon takes place annually at Ed’ZBerg Sugar Pine State Park, located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Sugar Pine is one of Tahoe’s most unique lakeside properties, featuring the historic Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, tall pines, a beautiful pier, well-maintained grounds, and stunning beaches.

Sugar Pine State Park is one of the most sought-after camping destinations in the state park system. The campsites are conveniently located near the main event venue, making it an excellent option for those attending and participating in the Lake Tahoe Triathlon. Be sure to reserve your camping spot early!

You can reserve a campsite through the Reserve California system. Make sure to book exactly six months in advance of your planned stay!

The Lake Tahoe Triathlon is owned and operated by Big Blue Adventure. Big Blue Adventure organizes many epic events in and around Tahoe, including the Donner Lake Triathlon, Tahoe Off-Road Triathlon, XTERRA Lake Tahoe, Great Trail Race, Truckee Half Marathon, and others.

How to get here

By Vehicle

Lake Tahoe Triathlon is located at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point California State Park. The park is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, 10 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89. This is on the West shore of Lake Tahoe and can be accessed via Interstate 50 and 80. View by map, click here.

By Air

Reno / Tahoe International offers 20 airlines, non-stop flights to 17 cities, 973 domestic flights and seven international flights departing weekly. Use the Interactive flight mapping tool for flight options.

San Francisco and Sacramento airports offer full schedules of direct and nonstop flights on most major airlines.

The fastest air option is the Truckee-Tahoe Airport welcomes private pilots and charter services.

By Train

The Amtrak California Zephyr line makes daily stops at the Truckee, CA station.

Truckee Amtrak Station.    Railroad St. & Commercial Row.    Truckee, CA 96161

Other stops on the route include Denver, Salt Lake City, Elko, Sparks, Reno, Colfax, Roseville, Sacramento, Davis, Martinez and Emeryville.

Find specific schedules and rates on the Amtrak website.

The Lake Tahoe Triathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon the National Governing Body of the sport of Triathlon.

USA Triathlon Rules

USA Triathlon has issued a set of rules to maintain consistency and order from race to race across the country. The rules include sections on membership, and rules of conduct for swimming, cycling, running, and transition. Also included are special sections on protests, hearings and appeals, and rules modifications for physically challenged athletes.

If you would like a hard copy of the USA Triathlon rule book, please e-mail your contact information to [email protected].

USA Triathlon annual members are entitled to one free rule book per year. Extra copies are $5 each, as are copies for non members. Mail your check, made out to USA Triathlon, to:

USA Triathlon
Attention: Rule Book
1365 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 250
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Click here for the USAT rules. This document includes rules modifications for Physically Challenged Athletes. This .pdf version is for your personal use only. No part of these rules may be copied or reproduced without the express written consent of USA Triathlon.

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