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Lake Country Triathlon 2027

Date
Saturday, July 31, 2027
Start time
6:15 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $65 · goes up to $70 on Jan 1, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
SprintSprint TriathlonSwim 0.25 mi · Bike 14.3 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimJul 31, 20276:15 AM$65$70 after Jan 1, 2027–
Sprint RelaySprint TriathlonSwim 0.25 mi · Bike 12.3 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swimJul 31, 20276:15 AM$165$170 after Feb 24, 2027–
Half IronHalf Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miOpen water swimJul 31, 20276:40 AM$185$195 after Jan 1, 2027–
Half Iron RelayHalf Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swimJul 31, 20276:40 AM$300–
OlympicOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 25.6 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swimJul 31, 20276:50 AM$75$82 after Jan 1, 2027–
Olympic RelayOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 25.6 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swimJul 31, 20276:50 AM$175$180 after Feb 24, 2027–

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

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The Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $70 on Jan 1, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Sprint: $65 until Jan 1, then $70 until Mar 1, then $75 until Apr 1, then $80 until Jun 1, then $85 until Jul 1, then $95 until Jul 17, then $120 until Jul 30, then $135 until Jul 31.
  • Sprint Relay: $165 until Feb 24, then $170 until Mar 27, then $175 until Apr 26, then $180 until May 27, then $185 until Jun 26, then $250 until Jul 18.
  • Half Iron: $185 until Jan 1, then $195 until Mar 1, then $205 until Apr 1, then $220 until Jun 1, then $235 until Jul 1, then $250 until Jul 17, then $275 until Jul 29, then $315 until Jul 31.
  • Half Iron Relay: $300 until Feb 24, then $300 until Mar 27, then $300 until Apr 26, then $325 until May 27, then $350 until Jun 26, then $425 until Jul 18.

Online registration closes Jul 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:42 AM, and the Sprint starts at 6:15 AM. The start sits about 860 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

304 W. Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

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

363
finishers
1:37:45
median (5:32 /mi)
1:10:28
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
median 1:37:451:14:192:27:39
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Olympic

223
finishers
3:07:32
median (5:44 /mi)
2:18:28
winning time
40% / 60%
women / men

Half Iron

172
finishers
5:55:11
median (5:03 /mi)
4:29:43
winning time
34% / 66%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC) for Lake Country Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

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

At the 2026 Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:22:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:29:21, and half the field in 1:37:45; the last tenth came in after 2:03:10.

At the 2026 Olympic, the fastest tenth finished in 2:39:51 or better, the top quarter in 2:54:09, and half the field in 3:07:32; the last tenth came in after 3:47:51.

At the 2026 Half Iron, the fastest tenth finished in 5:06:42 or better, the top quarter in 5:22:48, and half the field in 5:55:11; the last tenth came in after 7:06:23.

Third place by age group, 2026 Sprint
AgeWomenMen
Under 201:32:551:31:24
20-291:22:491:17:29
30-391:23:141:14:49
40-491:24:101:15:10
50-591:22:561:19:46
60-691:32:051:27:09

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 105 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Lake Country Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year

From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 258 to 363 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:33:23 to 1:37:45.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026363 (+7%)1:37:45under 1:22:151:10:28
2025339 (+40%)1:37:51under 1:23:301:04:43
2024243 (-6%)1:35:22under 1:18:001:03:54
20232581:33:23under 1:19:301:03:10

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

Typical race-day weather

Around July 31 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 89°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
304 W. Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 860 feet
Included with entry
Performance Tech T-Shirt (Gender Specific)
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon
Editions
2027 (Jul 31, 2027), 2026 (Jul 25, 2026), 2025 (Jul 26, 2025), 2024 (Jul 27, 2024), 2023 (Jul 29, 2023), 2022 (Jul 30, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Lake Country Triathlon?
Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 6:15 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Jan 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jul 31, 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?
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 363 athletes finished the Sprint; the median finish was 1:37:45 and the winner finished in 1:10:28.
Where does it start?
304 W. Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.

From the organizers

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I TRI, THEREFORE I AM! TWELVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Join us on Saturday, July 31, 2027 for the Lake Country Triathlon, one of the Midwest premiere endurance challenges. Located in the heart of beautiful Lake Country, Wisconsin. The Lake Country Triathlon offers an amazing race experience that begins with a swim in the clear waters of Lac La Belle, an incredible scenic ride through the rural glacial landscape of SE Wisconsin, and a run through the charming community of Oconomowoc.

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