
From the Organizer
A sprint triathlon located in the beautiful Sullivan Lake Recreational Area of the Colville National Forest near Ione, Washington. You will swim 750m in Sullivan Lake, starting at the Noisy Creek Campground boat launch. Next you will complete a 20km bike on the Sullivan Lake Road, where you will have beautiful views of the lake to inspire your ride. The Bike turn around is at the Mill Pond Campground, returning to the Noisy Creek Day Use Area, your run will take you back out to the Sullivan Lake Road and you will run 2.5km to the Harvey Creek Bridge where you will turn around there and your finish line awaits you back at the Noisy Creek Day Use Area.
You will receive a Finisher's Medal once you cross the finish line!
To reach the Sullivan Lake Triathlon, head 90 miles north of Spokane, WA, and take Highway 31 north towards Ione. About a mile south of Ione, turn onto Sullivan Lake Road (County Road 9345) and follow it for 8.2 miles to the campground entrance on the south end of Sullivan Lake
All participants will receive a t-shirt, swim cap and racing bib.
All those who finish the Sullivan Lake Triathlon will receive a finishers medal.
Sullivan Lake Triathlon is under a Special Use Permit from the Colville National Forest.
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
88°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boundary Dam, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
2,106 ft
Nearest Airport
GEG
Spokane International Airport · 86 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sullivan Lake Triathlon 2026
Aug 1, 2026