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Finger Lakes Triathlon Canandaigua 2027

Date
Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, September 11 to 12, 2027
Start time
10:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Saturday, Sep 11, 2027
Kids Fun Tri (ages 10 and younger)Kids TriathlonSwim 75 m · Bike 1.6 mi · Run 0.6 miOpen water swimSep 11, 202710:00 AM$35$40 after Nov 19, 2026–
Kids Tri (ages 11-15)Kids TriathlonSwim 150 m · Bike 3.1 mi · Run 0.8 miOpen water swimSep 11, 202710:00 AM$35$40 after Nov 19, 2026–
Sunday, Sep 12, 2027
Aquabike- IntermediateAquabikeSwim 1,448 m · Bike 24 miOpen water swimSep 12, 20277:15 AM$115$135 after Dec 31, 2026–
Charity Spot- IntermediateOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 24 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swimSep 12, 20277:15 AM$30–
Intermediate TriathlonOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 24 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swimSep 12, 20277:15 AM$115$135 after Dec 31, 2026–
Relay Teams - Intermediate triOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 24 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swimSep 12, 20277:15 AM$130$140 after Dec 31, 2026–
Aquabike - Sprint DistanceAquabikeSwim 724 m · Bike 13 miOpen water swimSep 12, 20278:00 AM$105$125 after Dec 31, 2026–
Charity Spot- SprintSprint TriathlonSwim 724 m · Bike 13 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimSep 12, 20278:00 AM$30–
DuathlonDuathlonRun 2.9 mi · Bike 13 mi · Run 3.1 miSep 12, 20278:00 AM$105$125 after Dec 31, 2026–
High School SprintSprint TriathlonOpen water swimSep 12, 20278:00 AM$65$75 after Nov 19, 2026–
Relay Teams - Sprint triSprint TriathlonSwim 724 m · Bike 13 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swimSep 12, 20278:00 AM$120$130 after Dec 31, 2026–
Sprint TriathlonSprint TriathlonSwim 724 m · Bike 13 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimSep 12, 20278:00 AM$105$125 after Dec 31, 2026–

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

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The Kids Triathlon fee goes up to $40 on Nov 19, 2026.

The swim at Finger Lakes Triathlon Canandaigua

This is an open water swim at Canandaigua Lake.

From the organizer's own race information. Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.

Water temperature and wetsuits at Finger Lakes Triathlon Canandaigua

Around September 11, Canandaigua Lake typically runs about 73°F at the surface (68 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.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Kids Fun Tri (ages 10 and younger) and Kids Tri (ages 11-15): $35 until Nov 18, then $40 until Sep 9.
  • Aquabike- Intermediate: $115 until Dec 30, then $135 until Jun 3, then $145 until Jul 19, then $150 until Aug 15, then $155 until Sep 5.
  • Charity Spot- Intermediate: $30 until Aug 13.
  • Intermediate Triathlon: $115 until Dec 30, then $135 until Jun 4, then $145 until Jul 19, then $150 until Aug 16, then $155 until Sep 5.

Online registration closes Sep 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the Kids Fun Tri (ages 10 and younger) starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,010 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Kershaw Park, Canandaigua, NY 14424

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

Typical race-day weather

Around September 11 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 80°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 Finger Lakes Triathlon Canandaigua cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

Refund and Cancellation Policy

If for whatever reason you need to cancel your registration we offer 3 options: 1 - You may purchase an insurance policy to cover your race fee in the event that you have to cancel. This will be an option on the checkout page. You will…

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Race details

Where
Kershaw Park, Canandaigua, NY 14424Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,010 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
Editions
2027 (Sep 11, 2027), 2026 (Sep 12, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025), 2024 (Sep 7, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Finger Lakes Triathlon Canandaigua?
It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, September 11 to 12, 2027: Kids Triathlon on Saturday; Aquabike, Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon on Sunday.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Sep 9, 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.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?
Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
Where does it start?
Kershaw Park, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

From the organizers

2026 Results:

Youth Triathlon: http://scorethis-results.com/ResultsMS.php?raceid=20260912FLTK

Adult Events: http://scorethis-results.com/ResultsMS.php?raceid=20260913FLTR

Finger Lakes Triathlon Canandaigua

Every September, over 1,000 athletes from across the country and Canada – kids to adults - gather on the shores of beautiful Canandaigua Lake to compete in the Finger Lakes Triathlon. This is a premier event in the world of competitive triathlon – one of the largest in Upstate NY and we are back in 2027!!!