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Official race websiteAround July 12, Summit Lake typically runs about 74°F at the surface (72 to 76°F across 2011 to 2020). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Summit Lake, Richwood, WV 26261
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Appalachian Timing Group (APTiming)) for 2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon (SOLO), the fastest tenth finished in 2:03:36 or better, the top quarter in 2:13:52, and half the field in 2:30:21; the last tenth came in after 3:34:23.
At the 2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon (TEAM), the fastest tenth finished in 2:06:10 or better, the top quarter in 2:08:37, and half the field in 2:26:08; the last tenth came in after 2:46:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 2:11:59 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 2:17:16 |
| 40-49 | 2:30:19 | n/a |
| 50-59 | n/a | 2:14:18 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
At the 2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon (SOLO), the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 13:31 to the top quarter there, 48% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in West Virginia, the median swim here was 1:22 slower, the bike 27:11 slower and the run 24:09 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 12:24 | 13:49 | 16:07 | 20:18+ |
| T1 | 1:20 | 1:58 | 2:34 | 3:50+ |
| Bike | 59:51 | 1:04:43 | 1:12:53 | 1:31:15+ |
| T2 | 0:47 | 1:07 | 1:36 | 2:18+ |
| Run | 46:39 | 50:56 | 57:44 | 1:10:13+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Slower than most US sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 2:13:52, against 1:24:13 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here run 59 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
What the organizers of 2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Saturday July 11th, 2026—3:00 to 7:00 PM. Pre-Registered packet pick-up & late registration at the Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce (38 Edgewood Avenue). OR. Sunday, July 12th, 2026: 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Pre-Registered packet pick-up & late…
Course
17.1 miles from Summit Lake to Cranberry Mountain Nature Center on State Route 39/55 (hard surface with hills). The bike course starts at Summit Lake at 3,392 feet in elevation descending Summit Lake road to route 39 with a 2 mile downhill…
Course
6.2 miles from Nature Center to locked gate below Cranberry Glades and back (rolling terrain with varying surface).
Parking and travel
The Summit Lake access road is approximately 8 miles East of Richwood, WV on Route 39/55. Turn left just past the North Bend Picnic area. Parking is in First Lot. Bike drop-off is in Second Lot.
Awards
Cash awards for overall winners! Official USAT State Championship awards! Awards: Male and Female Overall: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Male and Female Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Team Overall: 1st Overall. Male & Female Teams: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd…
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THE ENTIRE RACE IS HELD IN THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST (UNDER SPECIAL USE PERMIT). THE RACE STARTS WITH A .5 MILE SWIM IN SUMMIT LAKE, FOLLOWED BY A 17.1 MILE BIKE RIDE OVER KENNISON MOUNTAIN (ELEVATION OF 3,988 FEET) TO THE CRANBERRY MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER. THE RACE CONCLUDES WITH A 6.2 MILE RUN DOWN TO THE CRANBERRY GLADES AND BACK TO THE CRANBERRY MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER TO THE FINISH LINE. IT IS THE WV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND OLYMPIC QUALIFYING EVENT.
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