Canton Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon

Saturday, August 19, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM CDT

Canton, Oklahoma

$22.20–$96.40 · 4 races

Sprint, Olympic

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Canton Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, set against the stunning backdrop of Canton Lake in Blaine, Oklahoma. This exciting event features a fast and flat course ideal for athletes aged 17 to 65 and beyond. Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances: the Sprint Triathlon, which includes a 750-meter swim, a 12.4-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run, and the Olympic Triathlon, featuring a 1500-meter swim, a 24.8-mile bike course, and a 6.2-mile run.

The race kicks off with a wave start from a boat ramp, organized by swimming ability, ensuring a smooth experience for all athletes. The bike courses are completely traffic-free, providing a safe and enjoyable ride for participants. Plus, trophies and medals will be awarded to top finishers in various age groups, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition. Whether you’re racing solo or forming a relay team, your participation helps fund local youth sports programs, making this event not only a test of endurance but also a chance to give back to the community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity

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Races

Canton Lake Sprint Triathlon

Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

For the purposes of Age Group Awards, your Age will be converted to your Age as of December 31st. Therefore, if you are 44 y/o now, but will be 45 y/o on or before 12-31-2023, then you race in the 45-49 y/o Age Group.

8:00 AM CDT

$64.60

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Canton Lake Olympic Triathlon

Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

For the purposes of Age Group Awards, your Age will be converted to your Age as of December 31st. Therefore, if you are 44 y/o now, but will be 45 y/o on or before 12-31-2023, then you race in the 45-49 y/o Age Group.

8:00 AM CDT

$96.40

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Canton Lake Sprint Triathlon RELAY

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

Relay Teams have their own separate race category and Awards. Participants can be any Age 16 y/o or older.

8:00 AM CDT

$22.20

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Canton Lake Olympic Triathlon RELAY

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Relay Teams have their own separate race category and Awards. Participants can be any Age 16 y/o or older.

8:00 AM CDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

OUR RACES ARE FUNDRAISERS FOR LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS. LAST YEAR, THANKS TO YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT, NW OK TRIATHLONS DONATED $13,000 TO 4 LOCAL RUNNING TEAMS AND SWIM TEAMS!!

THE CANTON LAKE TRI IS A FAST AND FLAT SPRINT & OLYMPIC TRIATHLON AGES 17 TO 65+! THE RACE IS LOCATED AT CANTON LAKE. MAIN ADDRESS, CANTON PROJECT OFFICE, 64600 N 2466 RD., CANTON, OK, 73724. THE SWIM IS IN CANTON LAKE, STARTING IN WAVES FROM A BOAT RAMP. WAVE STARTS BASED OFF SWIMMING ABILITY, AND ORDER OF REGISTRATION.

THE SPRINT BIKE COURSE IS A 1-LOOP, 12.4-MILE COURSE THAT IS _COMPLETELY BLOCKED FROM TRAFFIC_ W/ LAKE ENGINEER SUPPORT.

THE OLYMPIC BIKE COURSE IS A 2-LOOP, 24.8-MILE COURSE.

THE SPRINT RUN COURSE IS ALSO OUT-AND-BACK - A 3.1-MILE FLAT, FAST COURSE.

THE OLYMPIC RUN COURSE IS A 2-LOOP, 6.2-MILE COURSE.

SPRINT: 750 METER SWIM 12.4 MILE BIKE 3.1 MILE RUN

OLYMPIC: 1500 METER SWIM 24.8 MILE BIKE 6.2 MILE RUN

TROPHIES WILL BE GIVEN FOR 1ST OVERALL MALE/ FEMALE ADULT

TROPHIES FOR 1ST PLACE AND MEDALS FOR 2ND & 3RD PLACE MALE/ FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:

UNDER-20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

RACE SERIES CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN TO PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE OUR:

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ENID STAMPEDE YOUTH & ADULT TRIATHLON, SATURDAY JUNE 10TH, 2023

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FAIRVIEW YOUTH AND ADULT TRIATHLON, SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2023

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CANTON LAKE SPRINT & OLYMPIC TRIATHLON, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2023

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SKI LAKE/ REDBIRD FARMS SPRINT, OLYMPIC, & HALF-IRON DISTANCE RACES, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2023

DON'T THINK YOU CAN SWIM, BIKE, & RUN ALL BY YOURSELF?
FORM A RELAY TEAM! (2 OR 3 PEOPLE DIVIDE THE PARTS.)

ENTRY FEE FOR EACH RELAY LEG IS: $20.
TOTAL RELAY TEAM COST IS: $60.

RELAY CAPTAIN IS TO CONTACT RACE DIRECTOR FOR THE RELAY TEAM NAME.
AND THE NAMES OF SWIMMER, BIKER, & RUNNER FOR TIMING PURPOSES.

USA TRIATHLON MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED & EMBEDDED IN OUR REGISTRATION PROCESS

EACH ADULT MUST PURCHASE A 1-DAY OR 1-YEAR PASS FROM USAT (EVEN RELAY MEMBERS)

_IMPORTANT STATEMENT FOR CALCULATING AGE GROUPS!!!_

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BASICALLY, _YOUR RACE AGE IS THE AGE THAT YOU WILL BE ON DECEMBER 31ST!!_

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THEREFORE, IF YOU ARE 44 Y/O NOW, BUT WILL BE 45 Y/O ON OR BEFORE 12-31-2023, THEN YOU RACE IN THE 45-49 Y/O AGE GROUP.