Donner Lake Triathlon - Saturday

Events

Donner Lake Sprint Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim ¼ Mile, Bike 6 Miles, Run 2 Miles
Donner Lake Kids Triathlon : Kids Race
Triathlon : Distance Determined By Age
  • Race Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015
  • Start Time: 6:00 AM Transition Area Opens
  • Entry Fee:$76-$211
  • Location:West End Beach, Donner Lake
  • Address: South Shore Drive
  • City/State/Zip:Truckee, California 96161
  • Country: USA

2015
 brings the 34th Donner Lake Triathlon (DLT) to Truckee California. For years the Donner Lake Triathlon has been and remains the favorite triathlon of many. It’s no wonder as the event features an epic setting, a beautiful and challenging course, and is located very near Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. 2015 also marks the 5th annual Donner Lake Kids Triathlon and the 3rd annual Donner Lake Half Triathlon. We welcome you to Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Make sure to plan to stay prior to or after so that you can experience one of the World’s best sporting playgrounds.

Course Information:


Swim:

The Sprint swim course is 1/4 mile in Donner Lake with two left turns. Corners are marked by large buoys and kayakers/boats are along the course to ensure your safety. The average water temperature of Donner Lake in July is 64-69 degrees. Wetsuits are optional.

Bike:
The bike course takes place on Old Highway 40. The entire course is paved.
The Sprint bike course is 6 miles total- 3 miles each way up to Donner Summit and back. The total climb on the bike for the sprint course is about 975’. The turnaround point is at the view area on Rainbow Bridge (will be well marked and staffed on event day). There is no aid station on the sprint bike course and athletes are encouraged to bring a full water bottle with them on their bike.

Run:
The Sprint run course features a 2 Mile out-and-back run on South Shore Drive. Triathletes leave the transition area on the South side of the parking lot. You will pass two aid stations while on the run: one as you leave the transition area and the other at the turn-a-round point.

Other Info:

he Donner Lake Kids Triathlon is an actual triathlon featuring the swim-bike-run format for kids ages 4 to 15. The focus of the event is to provide a triathlon experience to this age group in a non-competitive and fun atmosphere.

Race Distances

Age Division Swim Bike Run
13-15 300 meters 9K 3K
11-12 200 meters 5K 2K
9-10 100 meters 3K 1K
7-8 50 meters 2K 1K
6 & under 25 meters 1K 500 meters

 

 

 

Previous Results:



2014 Results at: athlinks.com
2013 Results at: athlinks.com
2012 Results at: athlinks.com
2011 Results at: athlinks.com
2010 Results at: athlinks.com
2009 Results at: athlinks.com
2008 Results at: athlinks.com
2007 Results at: athlinks.com
2006 Results at: athlinks.com
2005 Results at: athlinks.com
2004 Results at: athlinks.com
2003 Results at: athlinks.com
2002 Results at changeofpace.com: Olympic / Age Group / Sprint / Age Group
2001 Results at: athlinks.com
2000 Results at: athlinks.com 


1999 Results at changeofpace.com:
1999 Olympic Results: Overall / Age Group / MTB / Relay / Mixed Relay 
1999 Sprint Tri Results: Overall / Age Group



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