From the Organizer
City of Lakes Triathlon — Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Saturday, August 8 | Sprint + Olympic | Relay Teams + Aquabike
Kids Splash & Dash: Friday, August 7
Dive into one of New Mexico’s most fun summer race weekends in Santa Rosa—“the City of Natural Lakes.” The City of Lakes Triathlon (COLT) features a crystal-clear open-water swim in Twin Lake, a fast bike through classic high-desert scenery, and a run that brings the energy back to the water and the community. (And if you make a weekend of it, Santa Rosa’s famous Blue Hole is right there for post-race adventure.) saturdaywarriors.net+1
Choose your race
Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim / 12.4mi bike / 3.1mi run
Olympic Triathlon: 1500m swim / 24.9mi bike / 6.2mi run
Relay Teams (Sprint & Olympic): tag in friends for swim/bike/run teamwork
Aquabike (Sprint & Olympic): swim + bike for athletes skipping the run
Swim course: a 750m loop in Twin Lakes, completed once (Sprint) or twice (Olympic)
Kids Splash & Dash (Friday, August 7)
Kick off the weekend with a high-energy Splash & Dash for kids—short, age-appropriate distances that keep it fun, safe, and confidence-building. Bring the whole family and let the kids have their own finish-line moment. 100-yard swim and a 1-kilometer run for ages 6-10, and a 200-yard swim and a 2-kilometer run for ages 11-13.
Come race solo, race with friends, or race as a team—COLT is built for first-timers and seasoned triathletes alike.
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
92°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Rosa, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
CVN
Clovis Municipal Airport · 91 mi
Major Hub
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 115 mi
Time Zone
Mountain 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 City of Lakes Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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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)
City of Lakes Triathlon
Aug 7, 2026