Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 1, 2027
- Start time
- 7:15 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Quakertown, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $105 · goes up to $125 on Nov 14, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 22 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Aug 1, 20277:15 AM | $140$155 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic Distance Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Aug 1, 20277:15 AM | $115$135 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic Distance Relay | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 22 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 1, 20277:15 AM | $195$225 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Steelman Racing Triathlon - Sprint | Sprint TriathlonSwim 0.5 mi · Bike 13.3 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Aug 1, 20277:45 AM | $130$145 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Steelman Racing Triathlon - Sprint Distance Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Aug 1, 20277:45 AM | $105$125 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Steelman Racing Triathlon - Sprint Distance Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 0.5 mi · Bike 13.3 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 1, 20277:45 AM | $185$215 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $125 on Nov 14, 2026.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Triathlon 2027
Around August 1, Lake Nockamixon typically runs about 82°F at the surface (80 to 85°F across 2011 to 2020). The water usually runs above 78°F at this date: wetsuits are allowed but make you ineligible for age-group awards.
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.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic: $140 until Nov 13, then $155 until Dec 31, then $175 until Mar 26, then $195 until Jul 2, then $225 until Jul 23.
- Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic Distance Aquabike: $115 until Nov 13, then $135 until Dec 31, then $155 until Mar 26, then $175 until Jul 2, then $195 until Jul 23.
- Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic Distance Relay: $195 until Nov 13, then $225 until Dec 31, then $255 until Mar 26, then $285 until Jul 2, then $320 until Jul 23.
- Steelman Racing Triathlon - Sprint: $130 until Nov 13, then $145 until Dec 31, then $165 until Mar 26, then $185 until Jul 2, then $210 until Jul 23.
Online registration closes Jul 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:57 AM, and the Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic starts at 7:15 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1542 Mountain View Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Triathlon 2027 ranks
- No. 2 of 50 on Largest olympic triathlons in the US
- No. 26 of 50 on Largest sprint triathlons in the US
- No. 28 of 50 on Largest triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Steelman Racing Triathlon - Sprint
Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic
Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic Distance Aquabike
Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Triathlon 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Triathlon 2027?
At the 2026 Steelman Racing Triathlon - Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:23:38 or better, the top quarter in 1:33:03, and half the field in 1:46:12; the last tenth came in after 2:13:34.
At the 2026 Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic, the fastest tenth finished in 2:23:26 or better, the top quarter in 2:34:49, and half the field in 2:49:45; the last tenth came in after 3:23:55.
At the 2026 Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic Distance Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 1:30:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:38:22, and half the field in 1:51:41; the last tenth came in after 2:15:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:32:31 | 1:13:29 |
| 20-29 | 1:34:55 | 1:17:19 |
| 30-39 | 1:22:48 | 1:16:11 |
| 40-49 | 1:34:34 | 1:17:42 |
| 50-59 | 1:33:07 | 1:23:36 |
| 60-69 | 1:50:02 | 1:24:27 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:59:36 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Swim, bike and run splits at Triathlon 2027
At the 2026 Steelman Racing Triathlon - Sprint, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:00 to the top quarter there, 44% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Pennsylvania, the median swim here was 3:01 slower, the bike 2:31 slower and the run 3:11 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 12:32 | 15:13 | 17:57 | 20:28+ |
| T1 | 1:56 | 2:29 | 3:18 | 4:19+ |
| Bike | 39:22 | 43:18 | 49:11 | 54:40+ |
| T2 | 1:12 | 1:29 | 1:54 | 2:39+ |
| Run | 24:42 | 28:17 | 32:13 | 37:29+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Steelman Racing Triathlon - Olympic, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 10:04 to the top quarter there, 40% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Pennsylvania, the median swim here was 0:44 faster, the bike 2:31 faster and the run 3:20 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 24:07 | 26:51 | 30:51 | 35:07+ |
| T1 | 2:04 | 2:26 | 3:06 | 3:57+ |
| Bike | 1:04:05 | 1:09:16 | 1:15:49 | 1:23:33+ |
| T2 | 1:28 | 1:46 | 2:15 | 2:53+ |
| Run | 45:47 | 50:39 | 56:43 | 1:04:01+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Down 15 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Triathlon 2027 Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 373 to 317 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:42:59 to 1:46:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 317 (-15%) | 1:46:12 | under 1:23:38 | 1:01:29 |
| 2025 | 373 | 1:42:59 | under 1:22:06 | 1:06:00 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Pennsylvania sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:33:03, against 1:24:31 in a typical Pennsylvania sprint triathlon, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Olympic Triathlon: Faster than most US olympic triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:34:49, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic triathlon, so times here run 5 percent faster.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 1 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 92°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1542 Mountain View Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 500 feet
- Included with entry
- Steelman Racing T-Shirt; T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 1, 2027), 2026 (Aug 2, 2026), 2025 (Aug 3, 2025), 2024 (Aug 4, 2024), 2023 (Aug 6, 2023), 2022 (Aug 7, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Triathlon 2027?
- Sunday, August 1, 2027, starting at 7:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $105 before processing fees, and rises to $125 on Nov 14, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 317 athletes finished the Steelman Racing Triathlon - Sprint; the median finish was 1:46:12 and the winner finished in 1:01:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:33:03, against 1:24:31 in a typical Pennsylvania sprint triathlon, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1542 Mountain View Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951.
From the organizers
The 23rd annual Steelman Racing Triathlon will be held on August 1st 2027, at Lake Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Why should you race the Steelman Racing Triathlon? It's because this race has it all! It is perfect for the veteran triathlete looking for a challenging event to hone their skills, or for new triathletes exploring the sport for the first time. The swim, bike, and run conditions for this race could not be better and this course is waiting to test your endurance. In early August, the water temperature in Lake Nockamixon will be in the high 70s.