Lake Tahoe Triathlon Olympic

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Lake Tahoe Triathlon Olympic

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Sunday, August 24, 2025

Distances:

  • 1500 meter swim
  • 25-mile bike
  • 6.9-mile run

Swim:
The swim courses in Lake Tahoe are rectangular-shaped. Large buoys mark corners. Starting at the Beach north of the pier, there are three right-hand turns and a final left to line you up for the exit. The swim exit is south of the start. Exit the water and head up a short way to the transition area.  The average water temperature of Lake Tahoe in August is 67-70 degrees. Wetsuits are optional. The swim course maps are posted on our Course Maps page.

Bike:
The Olympic bike course takes place on HWY 89, which is paved throughout. The course heads out of the transition area at Sugar Pine Point and turns left or south on HWY 89 for 12 miles to a turnaround. On the way back to the transition area, merge right off of HWY 89 to the bike path a few hundred feet south of the entrance to Sugar Pine Point. Ride the path back to the transition.

Note the bike course is open to vehicle traffic.

Run:
The Olympic run course features a 6.9-mile run. Heading out of the transition area, the course heads north on the Rod Beaudry Trail. Soon after crossing over General Creek, the course heads onto the scenic lake shore of the Dolder Nature Trail. It then turns right onto the Rod Beaudry Trail and continues west, crossing HWY 89. The course continues on a scenic paved pathway through the Sugar Pine Campground. Then, the course heads in a counterclockwise direction out onto the General Creek Trail. At the second General Creek crossing, the course heads back on the south side of General Creek to the first crossing. It crosses back over to the south side of the creek and soon onto a scenic and fun single track that leads back to the HWY 89 crossing. From here, the course takes the Rod Beaudry Trail back to the finish. You will pass six aid stations while on the run: one as you leave the transition area and the others out on the course.

Aid Stations

Bike Aid Stations

There is one Bike Aid Station with the following:

  • Water
  • Electrolyte beverage

Your container can be refilled at the bike aid stations. We do not provide or hand out bottles.

Run Aid Stations

There are five Run Aid Stations with a mix of the following:

  • Water
  • Electrolyte beverage
  • Cola
  • Salty Snacks such as chips or pretzels
  • Sunscreen
  • Vaseline

Race Recovery Aid Station

  • Water
  • Recovery beverage
  • Cola
  • Salty Snacks such as chips or pretzels
  • Fruit