T-Gator Triathlon

  • Date Sun 8th June 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Price $101.70 - $133.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Sprint

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at the T-Gator Triathlon on Sunday, June 8, 2025! Taking place at the stunning Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, Louisiana, this event promises to be a highlight for both seasoned triathletes and newcomers alike. The race features a challenging 525-meter open water swim in the Calcasieu River, followed by a fast and flat 15-mile bike ride, and culminating in a scenic 5K run through the picturesque park landscape.

With a start time of 7 AM, participants will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful surroundings that have been revitalized since Hurricane Laura. Athletes can register for the sprint triathlon for $95 as individuals or $125 for relay teams, with a deadline for guaranteed T-shirt registration on May 22, 2025. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of a beloved event that celebrates community spirit and athletic achievement! Be sure to arrive early, as transition opens at 5:30 AM and closes promptly at 6:45 AM. Join us for a day filled with excitement, competition, and camaraderie!

Organiser's Description

T-GATOR TRIATHLON



RACE DATE & TIME: JUNE 8TH, 2025 @ 7AM

RACE ADDRESS: SAM HOUSTON STATE PARK,

107 SUTHERLAND RD.

LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611



T-GATOR TRIATHLON IS BACK! EXPERIENCE THIS BELOVED EVENT FROM YEARS PAST AND LEARN WHY THIS EVENT WAS AN ATHLETE FAVORITE! THIS RACE TAKES PLACE IN BEAUTIFUL SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK, WHICH HAS RECEIVED MANY UPGRADES THE LAST FEW YEARS SINCE HURRICANE LAURA. T-GATOR TRIATHLON FEATURES A 525 METER SWIM ALONG THE BANKS OF THE CALCASIEU RIVER, A 15 MILE FLAT AND FAST BIKE, AND A 5K RUN THROUGH THE PARK. THIS VENUE IS AS BEAUTIFUL AS EVER AND READY TO PROVIDE TRIATHLETES OF ALL LEVELS WITH AN ENJOYABLE RACE!



THE TRIATHLON WILL BE CHIP TIMED BY CAJUN TIMING.



***IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION***

TRANSITION WILL BE OPEN RACE MORNING FROM 5:30 AM TO 6:45 AM. THE 6:45 AM CLOSE IS A HARD TIME AND WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED. ANY RACER THAT DOES NOT ARRIVE IN TRANSITION BY 6:45 AM WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE. IF A RACER DOES MISS THE TRANSITION TIME, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. THE SAFETY OF OUR ATHLETES IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO US, AND THIS RULE WILL NOT BE WAIVERED.



SPRINT TRIATHLON DISTANCES: 525M OPEN WATER SWIM, 15 MILE BIKE, 5K RUN



REGISTRATION FEES FOR EACH CATEGORY:

$95 SINGLE ATHLETE ENTRY

$125 RELAY TEAM ENTRY



DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO BE GUARANTEED YOUR T-SHIRT IS 5/22/25.



PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 | LAKE CHARLES | 12 PM 4 PM

SOUTHERN BICYCLE COMPANY
615 E. PRIEN LAKE RD.
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601



SUNDAY | JUNE 8 | LAKE CHARLES | 5:30 AM 6:15 AM

SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK
107 SUTHERLAND RD.
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611

** PACKETS MAY BE PICKED UP BY FRIENDS. COPY OF PHOTO ID REQUIRED**



AGE GROUPS: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+



AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP AND MASTERS OVERALL (50+) MALE & FEMALE



SAM HOUSTON PARK REQUIRES A $3.00 ENTRY FEE FOR ALL FANS AND RACERS. SOME ACCESS WILL BE LIMITED AS RACE START APPROACHES.

Races

  • Sprint Distance Triathlon

    Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $101.70

  • Triathlon Relay Team

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    The relay teams will consist of 2 to 3 members per team.

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Location

Sam Houston State Park, 107 Sutherland Rd., Lake Charles, 70611, LA, United States

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