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Around June 13, Lake Frances typically runs about 60°F at the surface (57 to 63°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.
Lake Frances Campground Fireman's Pavillion, Valier, MT 59486
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Aggregated from official results (Competitive Timing) for Lake Frances Triple P Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 1:34:11 or better, the top quarter in 1:40:28, and half the field in 1:47:14; the last tenth came in after 2:19:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 1:41:21 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | 0:57 | 1:24 | 1:52 | 2:23+ |
| Bike | 40:35 | 44:01 | 48:43 | 1:00:24+ |
| T2 | 0:36 | 0:42 | 0:48 | 1:01+ |
| Run | 23:30 | 26:56 | 29:28 | 37:26+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Down 23 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 19 to 17 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:46:05 to 1:47:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 (-11%) | 1:47:14 | under 1:34:11 | 1:29:43 |
| 2025 | 19 | 1:46:05 | under 1:28:13 | 1:09:45 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
What the organizers of Lake Frances Triple P Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Vendor (Race Day) - Vendor space of 10'x10' for June 13, 2020. Booths should be set up prior to 7:00 am and taken down after 1:00pm. No electrical or water hookup. $10 per space. Vendor (Packet Pickup & Race Day) -Vendor space of 10'x10'…
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Parking and travel
Additional Lodging: Lake Frances Inn Website. Stone School Inn Bed & Breakfast Website. Lake Frances Campground Phone:(406) 279-3361.
Rules and FAQ
Packet Pickup Information: Packet/timing chip pick-up will be on Friday, June 12 from 6:00 to 8:00PM at the Fireman’s Pavilion located at the south end of the Lake Frances Campground. Late pick-up is discouraged but will be available…
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The Lake Frances Triple P (Paddle, Pedal, Pace) is a kayak triathlon which includes kayak (1.5 miles), bike (12 miles), & run (3 miles) legs. It will be held at Lake Frances, Valier, MT and showcase Lake Frances and views of the Rocky Mountain Front.
Competitors may register as an individual or as a 2-3 person team.