Yankton's Best Tri

Saturday, August 23, 2025 Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Yankton, South Dakota
$38.10–$75.20 · 3 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at Yankton's Best Tri on Saturday, August 23, 2025! Held in the scenic Lewis and Clark Recreation Area in Yankton, South Dakota, this triathlon promises an unforgettable experience for athletes of all levels. Participants will tackle a 400-meter swim in the stunning Lewis and Clark Reservoir, followed by a thrilling 14-mile bike ride through the historic town of Yankton, and culminating in a picturesque 5K run along the bike trail with beautiful water views.

Whether you're an experienced triathlete or a novice competitor, Yankton's Best Tri offers a chance to challenge yourself and enjoy the great outdoors. You can choose to compete as an individual or form a relay team with friends. Plus, with an option for a duathlon featuring an 800-meter sprint, this event caters to everyone! Enjoy the camaraderie, earn a race shirt and medal, and support community service projects with every step you take. Don't miss this chance to be part of a fantastic event; registration closes on August 24th, so secure your spot today!

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  • Yankton's Best Tri

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $75.20

    Entries closed

  • Yantkon's Best Duo

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $59.30

    Entries closed

  • Youth Tri

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    police car light NEW THIS YEAR! YOUTH TRIATHLON! police car light Is your kiddo ready to Tri something new? man swimmingwoman bikingman running Join us for the Youth Triathlon at Yanktons Best Tri a fun, beginner-friendly race on a closed course designed with safety in mind! check mark Closed course no public roads involved check mark Swim along the shore where kids can touch, monitored by multiple volunteers check mark Bike & run on a paved trail in opposite directions, right next to the lake running shirt Entry is just $35 includes a race t-shirt and a whole lot of fun! spiral calendar Race Day: August 23, 2025 round pushpin Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Its the perfect opportunity for young athletes to get a taste of triathlon in a safe, exciting environment! backhand index pointing right Tag a parent who needs to know! #YouthTriathlon #YanktonsBestTri #KidsCanTriToo #TriSomethingNew #FamilyFunRace

    9:45 AM CDT

    $38.10

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Organiser's description

The event will consist of a 400-meter swim, 14.0 Mile bike and 5K run. The swim and transition area will be at the Hobie Beach Parking Lot in the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton South Dakota. This is a beautiful venue for the experienced triathlon and a challenge to the novice competitors. You can compete as an individual or as a member of a relay team. In addition to participants receiving a t shirt and medal. Yankton's Best Tri is brought to you by Sertoma Club of Yankton, and all proceeds go toward community service projects, youth activities such as baseball, soccer, swimming and other charitable activities around Yankton.

Swim: A out and back open water course on Lewis and Clark Reservoir. If sustained winds are above 10mph at race time the course will be set parallel to the shore in shallow water. Wetsuits are Optional. - No snorkel, fins or similar swimming aid may be used during the swim portion of the triathlon.

Bike: A 14.0 mile course from the Lewis and Clark Marina, turning south through the historic town of Yankton, and returning along the Nebraska side of the Missouri River. This is a non-drafting race, and side by side riding in prohibited.

Run: a beautiful 5K along the bike trail at Lewis and Clark State Park. Enjoy the water views during the entire run, watch sailboats assemble for the start of the Annual Bash to the Colonies which is held on the same day.

Relay Information: Relay teams may consist of 2 or 3 people. Participants may be any combination of age or gender.

For 2024 we will again have an option to compete in a duathlon. For novice athletes that are not sure about the open water swim, we will instead challenge you with a 800 meter sprint, 14 mile bike and a 5K! Duathletes will start immediately after the final swimmers are off, and will follow the same bike and 5k course as the triathletes. All duathlon competitors will receive a race shirt and medal.

The event is limited to the first 250 entrants. If the event is canceled _by the organizer_, registrants will be given credit will be given for future races. Registration ends August 24th at 11:59PM.

T SHIRT cannot be guaranteed after August 9th.

Location

43527 Shore Drive, Yankton, 57078, SD, United States

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