Beware of Barracuda Triathlon
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Hazleton, Pennsylvania
- Price $87.30 - $119.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and community at the Beware of Barracuda Triathlon on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the beautiful Hazleton, Schuylkill! This family-friendly event, held at the scenic Eagle Rock Resort, offers both sprint and super sprint triathlon distances, making it perfect for athletes of all levels.
The event kicks off with a pre-race packet pickup on Friday, September 26, from 3 PM to 6 PM, allowing participants to familiarize themselves with the bike and run courses while avoiding race day lines. On race day, the excitement begins early with packet pickup from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM at the beach. The sprint race starts at 7:00 AM, followed by the super sprint at 7:30 AM. After an action-packed morning, join us for the awards ceremony at 10:00 AM. Don't miss this chance to challenge yourself, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow athletes, and create lasting memories in a stunning outdoor setting!
The event kicks off with a pre-race packet pickup on Friday, September 26, from 3 PM to 6 PM, allowing participants to familiarize themselves with the bike and run courses while avoiding race day lines. On race day, the excitement begins early with packet pickup from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM at the beach. The sprint race starts at 7:00 AM, followed by the super sprint at 7:30 AM. After an action-packed morning, join us for the awards ceremony at 10:00 AM. Don't miss this chance to challenge yourself, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow athletes, and create lasting memories in a stunning outdoor setting!
Organiser's Description
Eagle Rock Resort: 40.93071^0 N, 76.11597^0 W, 132 Cheyney Dr Hazleton, PA
Rise Up Racing in partnership with Second Wind Timing & the Freeland YMCA Swim Team are happily working together to keep the Beware of the Barracuda race alive and thriving! Come out and join this family friendly sprint & super sprint triathlon
Event Schedule
Friday September 26th: *Parking available at beach
* 3pm-6pm Pre-race packet pickup (optional)*Strongly encouraged for all athletes. Avoid any race day packet pickup lines, and get to pre-drive the bike & run courses.
* 6pm Triathlon Clinic & Athlete Briefing with Robin Barth, Race Director, L2 USAT Certified Coach, & Head Coach Rise Up Racing
Saturday September 27th:
*Athlete parking at Base Lodge (388 Walden Ct Hazleton, PA 40.93020^0 N, 76.11083^0 W) All Athletes must park at base lodge parking on race morning. All other roads in and out of the lake are used for the run and bike course. We can not have cars parked on the course. If you are riding your bike to the transition area, please wear your helmet and have it buckled. After parking, make your way to Athlete Check-In, approx .75 mile down Tuscarora Dr. You will turn right onto Cheyney Dr and continue to the beach
* 5:00am-6:30am Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration on the beach.
* 6:30am Transition Area Closes to Sprint Racers / 7am Transition area closes to Super Sprint
* 7am Sprint Start
* 7:30am Super Sprint Start
* 10am awards & bike check out
Check out our: Race Website For More Information [https://riseupracing.com/beware-of-the-barracuda/]
Rise Up Racing in partnership with Second Wind Timing & the Freeland YMCA Swim Team are happily working together to keep the Beware of the Barracuda race alive and thriving! Come out and join this family friendly sprint & super sprint triathlon
Event Schedule
Friday September 26th: *Parking available at beach
* 3pm-6pm Pre-race packet pickup (optional)*Strongly encouraged for all athletes. Avoid any race day packet pickup lines, and get to pre-drive the bike & run courses.
* 6pm Triathlon Clinic & Athlete Briefing with Robin Barth, Race Director, L2 USAT Certified Coach, & Head Coach Rise Up Racing
Saturday September 27th:
*Athlete parking at Base Lodge (388 Walden Ct Hazleton, PA 40.93020^0 N, 76.11083^0 W) All Athletes must park at base lodge parking on race morning. All other roads in and out of the lake are used for the run and bike course. We can not have cars parked on the course. If you are riding your bike to the transition area, please wear your helmet and have it buckled. After parking, make your way to Athlete Check-In, approx .75 mile down Tuscarora Dr. You will turn right onto Cheyney Dr and continue to the beach
* 5:00am-6:30am Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration on the beach.
* 6:30am Transition Area Closes to Sprint Racers / 7am Transition area closes to Super Sprint
* 7am Sprint Start
* 7:30am Super Sprint Start
* 10am awards & bike check out
Check out our: Race Website For More Information [https://riseupracing.com/beware-of-the-barracuda/]
Races
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Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$97.90
Sprint Triathlon 750 Yard swim 15 Mile Bike 3.1 Mile Course information can be found here: https://riseupracing.com/beware-of-the-barracuda/ Must be 12 by the end of the year to participate. All participants under the age of 18 will need to have a guardian sign an additional waiver at packet pick up -
Sprint Triathlon Relay
Incl. $9.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$119.10
Sprint Triathlon Relay Divisions (Male / Female / Co-Ed) (ages 12& up) 2 or 3 person team 750 Yard swim 15 Mile Bike 3.1 Mile -
Super Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $7.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$87.30
This a short, very beginner friendly option for the Beware of Barracuda event. Must be 10 by the end of the year Shorter swim distance 300 yards 1 Loop on the bike course 7.5 Miles Shorter Run course: 2 Miles Must be 10 by the end of the year to participate. All participants under the age of 18 will need to have a guardian sign an additional waiver at packet pick up
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