Dam Tri
Dam Tri is a triathlon, aquabike, and swimrun race on October 3, 2026 in Lexington, SC, with entry fees from $75 to $185.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $75–$185
- Sports
- TriathlonAquabikeSwimRun
From the Organizer
SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)
BIKE: 21 Miles
RUN: 6 Kilometers
The Dam Tri moves into its 16th season in 2025. Voted the athlete's favorite several years during its existence, this Sprinternational distance event provides a longer distance than your typical sprint tri but doesn't expect quite as much from you as the international distance. The entire triathlon incorporates segments of the Lake Murray Dam. Starting with the 1000 meter lake swim, athletes will be comfortable with or without wetsuits as water temperature will be around 73 degrees. The swim is one large triangle starting alongside the massive spillway of the dam. Once out of the water it is a quick dash to transition and onto the 2 loop mostly flat to rolling bike course. Athletes get to cycle over the dam 4 times and experience the amazing views from atop this monumental structure. The entire run course is held on the dam with an out and back format and is unlike any other run you will experience. Don't miss this exciting event just minutes from downtown Columbia.
Aquabike (swim - bike)
SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)
BIKE: 21 Miles
Aquathlon (swim - run)
SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)
RUN: 6 Kilometers
Part of the South Carolina Triathlon Series
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lexington, SC
City Elevation
356 ft
Nearest Airport
CAE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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About These Sports
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.
Triathlon
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.
Aquabike
A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.
SwimRun
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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Dam Tri
Oct 3, 2026