From the Organizer
The Medical Lake Trailblazer Tri/Du/5k is one of the many things to do in Medical Lake on Founders Day weekend. This is an athlete-friendly race with a point-to-point open water swim, bike, and run on paved roads & trails.
Trailblazer Triathlon
A 350m swim, 12.2mi bike ride, and 2.92 mi run starting and ending at Waterfront Park.
Trailblazer Duathlon
A 1mi run, 12.2mi bike ride, and 2.92 mi run starting and ending at Waterfront Park.
Trailblazer 5k
A traditional 2.92 mi run around Medical Lake Trail starting and ending at Waterfront Park.
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
73°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spokane Wfo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
2,458 ft
Nearest Airport
GEG
Spokane International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Medical Lake- Trailblazer Triathlon/Duathlon/5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
Coming Up
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87 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)
Medical Lake- Trailblazer Triathlon/Duathlon/5K
Jun 20, 2026