Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- International - Individual · International - Relay · International - AquaBike & more
From the Organizer
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us on Saturday, October 3 for the Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival for the Final Round of the 2026 North Carolina Triathlon Series.
These two races - Sprint and International - take place at Sandling Beach State Recreational Area at Falls Lake.
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
73°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Falls Lake, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wake Forest, NC
Population
51,199
as of 2023
Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 18 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
- Race
- Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
More Triathlon races near Wake Forest, NC
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Sprint
54 miles away
E3 Endurance 7.03 Super-Sprint Triathlon
Sprint
73 miles away
Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3
22 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival?
- Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival is a triathlon race held in Wake Forest, North Carolina on October 3, 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 Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Wake Forest, North Carolina at Sandling Beach State Recreation Area, Wake Forest, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival
Oct 3, 2026