Course
Course
The swim is 2.4 miles in Mirror Lake, starting at 6:30 a.m. The 112 mile bike leg goes through the Adirondack Mountains. The marathon passes through the mountains and downtown and ends at the Olympic speed skating oval.
IRONMAN Lake Placid 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 25, 2027
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lake Placid, New York
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Registration details are on the race's own site.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Iron | Full Iron TriathlonSwim 2.4 mi · Bike 112 mi · Run 26.2 miOpen water swim | Jul 25, 20276:30 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:34 AM, and the Full Iron starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 1,960 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Mirror Lake, Lake Placid, NY
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 July 25 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 79°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 guide
What athletes should know about IRONMAN Lake Placid, in brief, from the official race website.
Parking and travel
Road closures
Temporary road closures begin at 5 a.m. on race day.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (saranaclake.com/events/ironman-lake-placid), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Mirror Lake, Lake Placid, NYMap
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,960 feet
- Distances
- Full Iron Triathlon
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Quick answers
- When is IRONMAN Lake Placid?
- Sunday, July 25, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Full Iron Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- Mirror Lake, Lake Placid, NY.
About the race
A full-distance triathlon in the Adirondacks. Athletes swim 2.4 miles in Mirror Lake, ride 112 miles through the Adirondack Mountains and run a marathon through the mountains and downtown Lake Placid, finishing at the Olympic speed skating oval.