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Barron Lake Triathlon

Date
Last held Aug 22, 2026, next date to be announced
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Start location and course

1263 Rose Dr, Niles, MI 49120

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Sprint Triathlon

117
finishers
1:38:47
median
1:05:51
winning time
34% / 66%
women / men
median 1:38:471:08:562:27:30
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Kids Competitive Triathlon

42
finishers
14:07
median
10:53
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men

Sprint Team Relay Triathlon

3
finishers
1:28:27
median
1:20:16
winning time
–
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Barron Lake Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Barron Lake Triathlon?

At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:19:20 or better, the top quarter in 1:27:45, and half the field in 1:38:47; the last tenth came in after 2:03:14.

At the 2026 Kids Competitive Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 12:04 or better, the top quarter in 12:35, and half the field in 14:07; the last tenth came in after 18:30.

At the 2026 Sprint Team Relay Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:21:54 or better, the top quarter in 1:24:22, and half the field in 1:28:27; the last tenth came in after 1:32:08.

Third place by age group, 2026 Sprint Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
20-291:48:111:19:31
30-391:49:381:21:24
40-491:26:331:15:54
50-591:54:081:34:26
70+n/a1:44:04

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.

Finishers by year

Up 21 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

Barron Lake Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year

From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 94 to 117 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:38:48 to 1:38:47.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026117 (+24%)1:38:47under 1:19:201:05:51
2025941:38:48under 1:21:551:10:02

From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

Race details

Where
1263 Rose Dr, Niles, MI 49120Map
Course
Road
Distances
Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon
Editions
2026 (Aug 22, 2026), 2025 (Aug 23, 2025), 2024 (Aug 24, 2024), 2023 (Aug 26, 2023), 2022 (Aug 27, 2022), 2021 (Aug 28, 2021)
Status
The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Kids Competitive Triathlon, Kids Non-Competitive Triathlon, Long Sprint Team Relay Triathlon, Long Sprint Triathlon, myTeam Triumph.

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Quick answers

When is Barron Lake Triathlon?
The next date has not been announced.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?
Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 117 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:38:47 and the winner finished in 1:05:51.
Where does it start?
1263 Rose Dr, Niles, MI 49120.

From the organizers

Join us in Niles, Michigan, for the Barron Lake Triathlon, a premier multi-sport event perfect for athletes of all levels. Nestled around the scenic Barron Lake, our race offers a memorable experience in a beautiful setting. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or just starting out, we have an event for you!

Choose Your Challenge:

Sprint Triathlon: Start with a 500 yard swim from the a sandy shore on Barron Lake, followed by a 15 mile bike ride through the picturesque countryside, and conquer a 3.1 mile run around Barron Lake to the finish line. Perfect for those looking for a challenging yet achievable race. You can take on the Sprint Triathlon individually or as a Relay Team.

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