Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA
- Distance
- INDIVIDUAL Sprint Triathlon · RELAY Sprint Triathlon
From the Organizer
PI TRI will take place exclusively on Presque Isle State Park. All segments of the triathlon - the swim, the bike and the run - will start, transition and finish at BEACH 10. The triathlon course design features a nearly complete and scenic tour of beautiful, historic Presque Isle State Park, one of 121 state parks within the state of Pennsylvania and is a National Natural Landmark for about four million visitors each year.
The sprint triathlon will consist of a swim in beautiful Lake Erie, a bike ride around the full peninsula, and a run along a portion of the paved trail.
AGENDA
Friday, July 31
5 – 7 p.m. Packet Pick-up at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA
Photo ID is required to pick up your packet; each athlete must pick up their own packet
Saturday, August 1 Race Day
6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Check-in, chip pick-up, and race day packet pick-up at BEACH 10. Please note it is about a 15-17 minute drive from the park entrance to Beach 10!
All athletes must check in on race day. No day-of registrations will be accepted.
7:15 a.m. Mandatory pre-race meeting for all triathlon entrants
7:30 a.m. Race begins
9:30ish a.m. Awards presentation
TIMING. RESULTS. AWARDS. PRIZES. PREMIUM
Timing services will be provided. Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places will be given in all individual categories and 1st and 2nd places in relay team categories. The awards presentation will be held immediately following the race at the race site. All PI Tri entrants will receive a custom-designed long-sleeve T-shirt, swim cap, and generous post-race food and beverages. (Note: Entrants after 7/12 are not guaranteed a T-shirt.) Finish times will be posted near the timing area as results become available. Complete race results can be accessed by the next day.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE
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
64°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Erie Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Erie, PA
Population
94,156
as of 2023
Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon?
- Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Erie, Pennsylvania at 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon
Aug 1, 2026