West Penn Trail Triathlon
West Penn Trail Triathlon is an adventure race on October 10, 2026 in Saltsburg, PA, with entry fees from $60 to $110.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- West Penn Trail, Saltsburg, PA
- Price
- $60–$110
- Sport
- Adventure
From the Organizer
Experience an adventure race unlike anything else—paddle, pedal, and pace your way on the Conemaugh River to the West Penn Trail in the scenic, historic town of Saltsburg, PA.
Solo racers must be at least 15 years old. Participants ages 12–14 may compete as part of a team, provided they do not complete the paddle segment on their own. E‑bikes are not permitted.
Early registration opens April 1, 2026, and closes at 1 p.m. on October 8, 2026.
Note: The paddle course will be finalized closer to race day based on river conditions.
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
66°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Loyalhanna Lake, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saltsburg, PA
City Elevation
1,185 ft
Nearest Airport
LBE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at West Penn Trail Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
79
Days to train
- Race
- West Penn Trail Triathlon
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- West Penn Trail, Saltsburg, PA
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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.
Adventure racing strings together trekking, mountain biking, and paddling — with navigation by map and compass — across a course you have to find as much as finish. Most events are raced as a team, often over many hours or even multiple days.
It rewards the all-rounder and the problem-solver as much as the pure athlete: route choice, teamwork, and staying steady when you're tired and off the map are as much the challenge as the miles.
Adventure Racing
Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.
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Make it a Racecation
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West Penn Trail Triathlon
Oct 10, 2026