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Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon 2027

Date
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $90 · goes up to $100 on Dec 15, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Sprint Distance AquabikeAquabikeSwim 750 m · Bike 14.5 miOpen water swimApr 17, 20278:00 AM$90$100 after Dec 15, 2026–
Sprint Distance DuathlonDuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 14.5 mi · Run 3.1 miApr 17, 20278:00 AM$100$110 after Dec 15, 2026–
Sprint Distance Duathlon - RelayDuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 14.5 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamApr 17, 20278:00 AM$120$125 after Dec 15, 2026–
Sprint Distance Triathlon - Age GroupSprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 14.5 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimApr 17, 20278:00 AM$100$110 after Dec 15, 2026–
Sprint Distance Triathlon - AthenaSprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 14.5 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimApr 17, 20278:00 AM$100$110 after Dec 15, 2026–
Sprint Distance Triathlon - ClydesdaleSprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 14.5 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimApr 17, 20278:00 AM$100$110 after Dec 15, 2026–
Sprint Distance Triathlon - CollegiateSprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 14.5 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimApr 17, 20278:00 AM$100$110 after Dec 15, 2026–
Sprint Distance Triathlon - Masters ClydesdaleSprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 14.5 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimApr 17, 20278:00 AM$100$110 after Dec 15, 2026–
Sprint Distance Triathlon - RelaySprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 14.5 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swimApr 17, 20278:00 AM$120$125 after Dec 15, 2026–
Virtual Sprint Distance Multisport EventVirtualOtherApr 17, 20278:00 AM$45–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Water temperature and wetsuits at Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon

Around April 17, Belews Lake typically runs about 66°F at the surface (62 to 71°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.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Sprint Distance Aquabike: $90 until Dec 14, then $100 until Feb 12, then $110 until Apr 17.
  • Sprint Distance Duathlon and Sprint Distance Triathlon - Age Group and Sprint Distance Triathlon - Clydesdale and Sprint Distance Triathlon - Collegiate and Sprint Distance Triathlon - Masters Clydesdale: $100 until Dec 14, then $110 until Feb 12, then $120 until Apr 17.
  • Sprint Distance Duathlon - Relay and Sprint Distance Triathlon - Relay: $120 until Dec 14, then $125 until Feb 12, then $130 until Apr 17.
  • Sprint Distance Triathlon - Athena: $100 until Dec 14, then $110 until Feb 12, then $120 until Apr 16.

Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:45 AM, and the Sprint Distance Aquabike starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Where Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon ranks

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

Sprint Distance Triathlon - Age Group

104
finishers
1:35:06
median
1:02:46
winning time
36% / 64%
women / men
median 1:35:061:05:462:18:33
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Sprint Distance Duathlon

20
finishers
1:41:41
median
1:13:01
winning time
20% / 80%
women / men

Sprint Distance Aquabike

9
finishers
1:06:14
median
53:46
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Trivium Racing) for Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon?

At the 2026 Sprint Distance Triathlon - Age Group, the fastest tenth finished in 1:21:29 or better, the top quarter in 1:26:47, and half the field in 1:35:06; the last tenth came in after 2:01:53.

At the 2026 Sprint Distance Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:23:42 or better, the top quarter in 1:32:14, and half the field in 1:41:41; the last tenth came in after 2:06:18.

At the 2026 Sprint Distance Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 54:05 or better, the top quarter in 54:32, and half the field in 1:06:14; the last tenth came in after 1:32:12.

Third place by age group, 2026 Sprint Distance Triathlon - Age Group
AgeWomenMen
Under 201:24:441:08:16
20-29n/a1:24:27
30-391:27:531:20:11
40-491:41:051:26:43
50-591:31:201:21:58
60-69n/a1:26:49

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 Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon

At the 2026 Sprint Distance Triathlon - Age Group, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 6:23 to the top quarter there, 43% of the gap across the three legs.

Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in North Carolina, the median swim here was 3:22 slower, the bike 0:49 slower and the run 1:11 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).

2026 Sprint Distance Triathlon - Age Group, 104 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim12:3314:2517:1119:27+
T10:471:201:532:17+
Bike40:2743:3946:4753:57+
T20:340:541:121:33+
Run22:4224:4327:4731:54+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

At the 2026 Sprint Distance Duathlon, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:26 to the top quarter there, 50% of the gap across the three legs.

Compared with a typical duathlon in North Carolina, the median run 1 here was 1:49 slower, the bike 3:54 slower and the run 6:09 slower.

2026 Sprint Distance Duathlon, 20 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Run 113:2114:4317:1019:26+
T10:321:021:161:32+
Bike41:3044:1249:0054:53+
T20:380:571:161:41+
Run23:3126:4531:3334:54+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

Finishers by year

Down 23 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

How fast is it?

Slower than most US duathlons

The fastest quarter of the 2025 duathlon field finished under 1:28:11, against 1:20:51 in a typical US duathlon, so times here run 9 percent slower.

  • Sprint Triathlon: About average for North Carolina sprint triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:26:47, against 1:26:47 in a typical North Carolina sprint triathlon, so times here are about average.

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 April 17 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 84°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Club Incentives

If your team has 10+ members registered two weeks before race day, you’ll enjoy: A team tent set up by Trivium, featuring a banner with your club's name/logo. Your registration packets, ready at the tent (skip packet pickup lines) In order…

Schedule and packet pickup

Early Packet Pick Up

Save time on race day, plus get any last minute items you need to have a successful race when you pick up your packet early! Date Thursday, April 15th. Time 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Location Fleet Feet Greensboro, 3731 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro…

Schedule and packet pickup

USA Triathlon Event

This is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. All athletes are required to show ID in order to pick up their packet - no exceptions. Please familiarize yourself with the USAT competitive rules to make sure that you are compliant.

Course

Participant Reviews

Check out what past participants have to say about the Belews Lake Sprint Multisport races! "Well marked course, finisher medals, post race food/drinks, event started on time, and results were available online quickly. " - Anonymous. "This…

Participant Reviews, from the Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon page

Course

Sprint Distance Aquabike Course Info

Sprint: 750 Meter Swim - 14.5 Mile Bike - 5 Kilometer Run. The Belews spring triathlon is a great early season race, and also a great beginner event! The time trial swim takes places in crystal clear Belews Lake with tons of course marking…

Course

Sprint Distance Duathlon Course Info

Info will be updated SOON! Run 1 is a 2 Mile out and back on the below run course. Bike Course Map. Run 2 Course Map.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 930 feet
Included with entry
Tech Shirt
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
Editions
2027 (Apr 17, 2027), 2026 (Apr 18, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 22, 2023), 2022 (Apr 23, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon?
Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $90 before processing fees, and rises to $100 on Dec 15, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 17, 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, Duathlon, Aquabike.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 104 athletes finished the Sprint Distance Triathlon - Age Group; the median finish was 1:35:06 and the winner finished in 1:02:46.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 duathlon field finished under 1:28:11, against 1:20:51 in a typical US duathlon, so times here run 9 percent slower.
Where does it start?
548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

The Belews Lake Sprint returns to the Carolina Marina at Belews Lake for an unforgettable early-season multisport race. Taking place on a beautiful spring morning, this event is the perfect way to kick off your season with a sprint triathlon, sprint duathlon, or spring aquabike option. Featuring a time trial start and a scenic course with rolling hills on the bike, athletes of all levels—from beginners to seasoned racers—will find this to be an exciting and rewarding challenge. Part of the popular Trivium Multisport Series, this race also gives you the chance to collect medals, earn points, and join the regional multisport community.

Race Options & Distances

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