City of Lakes Triathlon is a triathlon, aquabike, and swimrun race on August 7–8, 2026 in Santa Rosa, NM, with entry fees from $15 to $240.
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
City Elevation
4,762 ft
Nearest Airport
CVN
Clovis Municipal Airport · 91 mi
Major Hub
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 115 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.
A continuous race alternating open-water swimming and running across a series of segments. Distances, format, and legs vary by event.
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City of Lakes Triathlon
Aug 7, 2026