Clemson Triathlon
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Seneca, South Carolina
- Price $76.55 - $183.05
- Races 6 races
- Distances Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at the Clemson Triathlon on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the picturesque Seneca, Oconee area! Celebrating its 27th season, this iconic event is the oldest triathlon in South Carolina and a true staple in the triathlon community. Participants will tackle a challenging yet rewarding course featuring a 1000-meter swim in beautiful lake waters, a thrilling 21-mile bike ride on a world-famous loop, and a flat 6-kilometer run along the scenic East Beach Dike.
This year, the Clemson Triathlon will proudly serve as the USA Triathlon South Carolina State Championship, making it an exciting opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills. With options for both individual competitors and club teams, everyone can join in on the fun and camaraderie. Whether you’re competing in the traditional triathlon or opting for the Aquabike (swim and bike) or Aquathlon (swim and run) events, you’re in for a fantastic day filled with sportsmanship and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience surrounded by the stunning backdrop of Clemson University!
This year, the Clemson Triathlon will proudly serve as the USA Triathlon South Carolina State Championship, making it an exciting opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills. With options for both individual competitors and club teams, everyone can join in on the fun and camaraderie. Whether you’re competing in the traditional triathlon or opting for the Aquabike (swim and bike) or Aquathlon (swim and run) events, you’re in for a fantastic day filled with sportsmanship and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience surrounded by the stunning backdrop of Clemson University!
Organiser's Description
SWIM: 1000 METERS (LAKE)
BIKE: 21 MILES
RUN: 6 KILOMETERS
The Clemson Triathlon moves into its 27th season in 2026 and will once again be a Sprinternational Distance event and feature two loops of the world famous bike course and more flat running along the East Beach Dike making for an incredible event. Held on an around the beautiful campus of Clemson University, this event is the oldest existing triathlon in South Carolina and a true classic.
THE 2026 EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN SERVE AS THE USA TRIATHLON SC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
AQUABIKE (swim - bike)
SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)
BIKE: 21 Miles
AQUATHLON (swim - run)
SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)
RUN: 6 Kilometers
PART OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRIATHLON SERIES
USAT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB COMPETITIONS
Compete as a part of your team! Make sure you are attached to your local USA Triathlon Club.
All individual triathletes will be considered "age group" for the club competition. The higher you place in your age group, the greater it helps your club for this competition. The club with the lowest score wins. For each club to receive points, they must meet the minimum number of finishers. THE MINIMUM FOR 2026 IS 3 FINISHERS FOR A TEAM TO BE SCORED AS PART OF THE CLUB COMPETITION.
You can add yourself to a team/club from your registration profile. A helpful link can be found HERE [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062681-join-an-existing-group] if you need to join an existing USAT club or create a new one for the race.
**The club competition will only apply to individual triathlon participants. Those racing aquabike, aquathlon or on a relay will not count towards the club competition.**
BIKE: 21 MILES
RUN: 6 KILOMETERS
The Clemson Triathlon moves into its 27th season in 2026 and will once again be a Sprinternational Distance event and feature two loops of the world famous bike course and more flat running along the East Beach Dike making for an incredible event. Held on an around the beautiful campus of Clemson University, this event is the oldest existing triathlon in South Carolina and a true classic.
THE 2026 EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN SERVE AS THE USA TRIATHLON SC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
AQUABIKE (swim - bike)
SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)
BIKE: 21 Miles
AQUATHLON (swim - run)
SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)
RUN: 6 Kilometers
PART OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRIATHLON SERIES
USAT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB COMPETITIONS
Compete as a part of your team! Make sure you are attached to your local USA Triathlon Club.
All individual triathletes will be considered "age group" for the club competition. The higher you place in your age group, the greater it helps your club for this competition. The club with the lowest score wins. For each club to receive points, they must meet the minimum number of finishers. THE MINIMUM FOR 2026 IS 3 FINISHERS FOR A TEAM TO BE SCORED AS PART OF THE CLUB COMPETITION.
You can add yourself to a team/club from your registration profile. A helpful link can be found HERE [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062681-join-an-existing-group] if you need to join an existing USAT club or create a new one for the race.
**The club competition will only apply to individual triathlon participants. Those racing aquabike, aquathlon or on a relay will not count towards the club competition.**
Races
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Sprinternational Triathlon
Incl. $8.18 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$103.18
-
Sprinternational Relay
Incl. $13.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$183.05
-
Aquabike
Incl. $6.88 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$81.88
Swim - Bike event (No running) -
Aquathlon
Incl. $6.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$76.55
Swim - Run event (No biking) -
Living Donor - Individual
Incl. $7.53 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$92.53
For living organ donors sponsored by the South Carolina Transplant Foundation -
Living Donor - Relay Team
Incl. $11.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$161.75
For living organ donors sponsored by the South Carolina Transplant Foundation. One team member must be a living organ donor.
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