Hoot Lake Triathlon

The YMCA of the Northern Sky Hoot Lake Triathlon! 
The Triathlon starts with a ¼ mile swim on the beautiful Hoot Lake 1 mile northeast of Fergus Falls. The 15.7-mile bike route follows scenic rolling country roads. You will finish the race with a 3.3-mile run on city and trail byways.

Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Location: Hoot Lake Public Access, 1 Mile NE of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1, Fergus Falls, MN
Cost: 
                Early registration--February 1st- March 30th: | $75 Individual | $120 Relay Team

                Regular registration-- April 1st - July 5th: | $85 Individual | $140 Relay Team

                Late Registration-- July 5th - July 25th: | $95 Individual | $160 Relay Team {** Reminder that late registrants will NOT have a race shirt}

You must be registered by July 5th to receive a race t-shirt. 

Packet Pickup will be available on the 26th at the YMCA in Fergus Falls, as well as before the race. 

The pre-Race meeting will be held at 7:30 AM sharp.

Course:
Swim: 1/4 mile open water swim in Hoot Lake
Bike: 15.7 miles, all right-hand turns, limited traffic control. All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. Certified hard-shelled bike helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited.
Run: 3.3 miles

Event Schedule:
6 AM- 7:15 AM: Check-in and packet pick-up at Hoot Lake Public Access. All participants must be marked and attend the pre-race meeting at 7:30 AM. Acess to the lake will close at 7:15.
8 AM: Race Start
AWARDS: Following the last finisher. Results will be posted on www.ymcanorthernsky.org/events/hoot-lake-triathlon and www.pickleevents.com. 

Race Requirements:
All participants will be marked with race numbers. Swimmers must wear swim caps (Provided by the YMCA). Wet suits are allowed. Bikers must wear ANSI-approved helmets. (There is no drafting on the bike course. ) Lifejackets are allowed.

Awards:
The top male and top female finishers will receive a 1st overall award. Awards for the first three places for males and females in each one of the following age groups:

• 19 and under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70 and over

Relay Awards: top three places for each relay division (Male, Female, Mixed)