Tricky Trout Paddle Triathlon

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Hayward, Wisconsin

$40.00–$75.00 · 3 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the inaugural Tricky Trout Paddle Triathlon on Saturday, July 26, 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of Hayward, Sawyer, this exciting event promises a unique blend of paddling, running, and biking. Participants will kick off with a 2.5-mile paddle down the picturesque Namekagon River, making their way from Phipps Flowage to Trout Run Landing. Following the paddle, athletes will dash through a scenic 5k run to the Mosquito Brook CAMBA Trailhead, before embarking on a thrilling 9-mile bike ride loop that winds through the beautiful Makwa single track and back via Phipps Fire Lane. With two race classes available—Solo or Tandem—there's an option for everyone to join in the fun. Don't miss your chance to be part of this semi-supported race, limited to just 30 boats, and experience the joy of adventure in the great outdoors!

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Races

Tricky Trout Paddle Triathlon Solo

Incl. Hat

9:00 AM CDT

$75.00

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Tricky Trout Paddle Triathlon Tandem

Incl. Hat

9:00 AM CDT

$75.00

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Tricky Trout Paddle Triathlon Relay

Incl. Hat

Team of 2-3 people. Due to limited parking, please plan to carpool with your relay team to the event start!

9:00 AM CDT

$40.00

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Organiser's description

The 1st year of the Tricky Trout Paddle Triathlon!

Taking place around the Phipps Flowage near Hayward, WI, the Tricky Trout is a fun adventure paddle triathlon.

Start with a 2.5 mile paddle down the Namekagon River from Phipps Flowage to Trout Run Landing on Phipps road. Next, take off for a 5k run from Trout Run Landing to the Mosquito Brook CAMBA Trailhead. Finally, set out on a 9 mile bike ride loop from Mosquito Brook CAMBA Trailhead north on Makwa single track to Gravel Pit trailhead, and back via Phipps Fire Lane and Mosquito Brook to the Mosquito Brook trailhead.

This is a semi-supported race, limited to 30 boats.

There are two classes of race to choose from: Solo or Tandem (paddle together, combine your run and bike times).