Sprint Triathlon
Olympic Triathlon
Sprint Triathlon Relay
2 Sport Options
Olympic Triathlon Relay
Virtual Events
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The Sierra National Forest closure does not include the Southern Ca Edison area. At this time there is no impact to the Shaver Lake Triathlon.
Q: Is the Shaver Lake "Mile High" Triathlon still happening?
A: Yes, the event will follow a health department safety plan unless Covid restrictions are removed by the time of the event.
Q: Is the Shaver Lake "Mile High" Triathlon USAT sanctioned?
A: Yes, the race is USAT sanctioned!
Q: Will there be early packet pickup in Fresno?
A: Yes, packet pickup will be Thursday before the event at Break the Barriers. This is a drive through style with limited contact. Packet Pickup will also be at the venue on the day before and the day of the event. To reduce contact at packet pick up there will be no in person race day registration and registration will remain open until the start of the race or until the event is sold out. Please contact us if you have any issues with registration.
Q: What is your refund policy if I am sick?
A: If an athlete Is sick, suspects Covid symptoms, or has been in contact with someone with Covid-19 we encourage them to stay home. Athletes can defer, transfer their registration to another race, or opt to receive swag and race as a "virtual" upon request. Athletes have the option to purchase registration insurance which will provide a refund in the event of being sick, injured, or scheduled to work.
Q: Triathlons keep getting canceled, what are my risks for signing up for this race?
A: From forest fires to government mandates scheduling events has been a moving target. So far we have been able to hold, move, or reschedule all of our live triathlons in 2020 and 2021.
- If the race is postponed to a new date in 2021, athletes will have the option to compete on the new date or defer to a race in 2022.
- If the race is canceled for any reason athletes will have the option to defer to a race in 2022 or receive a refund.
Shaver Lake, CA US 93664
What will you find at the "Mile High" Triathlon?
+ Bottle Opener Finisher's Medal
+ Event T-Shirt
+ Prizes and Giveaways
+ Free Race Photos by Ploen Photography
+ Tri-Tip sandwich lunch and bottled beverages
+ Rosa Brothers chocolate milk
+ Music
+ Largest Team Competition
Whether this is your destination triathlon, or a training event for an upcoming 70.3, don't miss Fresno County's longest-running multisport event, the Shaver Lake Triathlon. The crisp mountain air is a relief from the hot days of summer. The altitude gives this race an extra challenge as you compete in either the Sprint or Olympic distance. Hurry back, there is food and music waiting for you after the race.
Sprint
Aquathlon- 800 yd swim, 3.1 mi run
Duathlon- 3.1 mi run, 11.4 mi bike, 3.1 mi run
Olympic
Aquabike- - 1600 yd swim, 23 mi bike
Aquathlon- 1600 yd swim, 6.2 mi run
Run/Walk Only
- 6:30 am - 8:30 am Race Day Packet Pickup
- 6:30 am Transition Opens
- 7:45 am Olympic Athletes Clear Transition
- 7:50 am Mandatory Olympic Meeting at Swim Start
- 7:50 am Mandatory Duathlon Meeting Outside of Transition “Bike Out”
- 8:00 am Olympic Triathlon Begins
- 8:10 am Duathlon Begins
- 8:15 am 5k and 10k Run Begins near "Bike Out"
- 8:15 am Sprint Athletes Clear Transition
- 8:20 am Mandatory Sprint Meeting at Swim Start
- 8:30 am Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, and Aquathlon
Awards
- 9:00 am 5k awards
- 10:00 am 10k awards
- 11:00 am Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon
- 12:00 pm Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, Sprint Duathlon
Schedule for awards is approximate and is subject to change.
Have your confirmation email with barcode ready for a quick packet pickup.
Picture ID is required for multisport events.
Fresno Pickup
Drive through at Break the Barriers Parking Lot
8555 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Thursday, September 8th 4:00pm-6:00pm
Camp Edison at Shaver Lake
Camp Edison Day Use Area, Shaver Lake, CA
GPS: 37.125853, -119.304625
Sunday, September 11th, 6:30am-8:30am
Swag, swag, and more swag! Each participant will earn a custom race shirt, and a bottle opener finisher medal.
Seen here is the 2021 Medal. 2022 design will be here soon.
Long Sleeve T-Shirt or Singlet?
2020 shirt shown. Preview of 2021 design coming soon!
2021 Athlete guide. The updated 2020 guide will be available soon.
Bike and Swim courses will be the same, we are reviewing the run course with Camp Edison.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Your safety is our highest concern at the race.
- 5+ Kayaks/Paddleboards/Lifeguards in the water.
- Ambulance on site.
Water temperature on 9/7 was 71 degrees.
Water on race day is expected to be 65-70 and wetsuit legal but wetsuits are not required.
Click HERE for the latest Web Cam and weather information at the Sierra Marina
Information including current air and water temperature is updated every 20 minutes.
Volunteers get a meal, t-shirt, and choice of
- $20 donated to your organization, group or club
- 100% off a 5k or 10k run hosted by Activitynut
- 50% off of a multisport event hosted by Activitynut
- $30 off of next year's season pass
Entry fee reimbursed for volunteers.
This event is hosted by the Activitynut Foundation, Inc.; a non-profit 501(c)3 who's mission is to connect athletes with local events, clubs, coaching and local stores. We maintain a race calendar listing local events at http://activitynut.org/localevents/
Join Activitynut Club (free membership), and get 15% off of this and other events hosted by Activitynut.
Discounts are also available for many other local events. See the Activitynut Club page for a list of upcoming races with discounts.
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