
From the Organizer
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
***Bike course is same as 2024 (Beaver Dam Road)***
TRIATHLON (SWIM, BIKE, RUN)
The swim is a half mile out and back open water course that begins at the main beach at Canoe Creek State Park. The bicycle course is a 13-mile loop around the lake consisting of both flat areas and rolling hills. A 5k run completes the triathlon in a loop around the park with rolling hills.
DUATHLON (RUN, BIKE, RUN)
The first run portion of the race consists of 2 miles (same course as the walk). Start for the duathlon is at 7:50AM and will be at the top of the transition area where the 5k and 2 mile walk starts. Once you run back into the park you will be directed to the transition area to complete the same 13 mile bike course the triathletes complete. After the bike portion you will complete the same 5k course as the triathletes.
5K RUN
The 5k race is the same course used by the triathletes during the last leg of their event. It covers a loop around the park with rolling hills.
2 MILE RUN & WALK
One of the most scenic and beautiful courses in the wellness series for walkers, this timed walk is fun for competitive walkers and families alike!
DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING HEADPHONES.
REGISTRATION
PRE-REGISTRATION
The first 350 participants will be guaranteed a tri- blend t-shirt. There will be no race changes on race day. Please contact the YMCA if you wish to change your race any reason, there will be a $5 fee assessed. Online registration closes Friday, August 1 @ 11:00AM.
DUATHLON, INDIVIDUAL & TEAM TRIATHLON
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
Race registration for the day of the race will be available from 6:30am to 7:45am at Canoe Creek State Park.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
BEFORE THE RACE
Race packets are available at the Blair Regional YMCA on Thursday, July 31 12p-8:30p & Friday, August 1 5am-7pm
DAY OF THE RACE
Race packets will be available at the race registration area at Canoe Creek State Park from 6:30 - 7:45am
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Altoona 7 Sw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,113 ft
Nearest Airport
AOO
Altoona Blair County Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 98 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Canoe Creek Triathlon & Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Great Island Adventure Triathlons
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Baierl Family YMCA Triathlon/Aquabike presented by Baird
84 miles away
Sherando Youth Triathlon Workshop
94 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Canoe Creek Triathlon & Races
Aug 1, 2026