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Around August 9, Lake Lure typically runs about 83°F at the surface (80 to 86°F across 2011 to 2020). The water usually runs above 78°F at this date: wetsuits are allowed but make you ineligible for age-group awards.
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.
Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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.
What the organizers of Lake Lure Sprint Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Parking: Parking will be available in the Driving Range. Volunteers will direct you on race morning. You will be allowed to leave after the last cyclist has cleared the bike course. Timing. This race will be timed using the ChampionChip…
Course
* Just keep focusing on those mountain views as you push through the 14 mile, one-loop bike course. * Participants will peddle through the countryside at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, finishing back at the same transition area. *…
Parking and travel
The Lake Lure Olumpiad is proud to partner with Rumbling Bald Resort, the host venue for the Lake Lure Sprint Triathlon as well as the 10K Slam the Dam Run located along the shores of Lake Lure. The resort is offering a special lodging…
Awards
Advanced (M & F). Age Groups (M & F):15 & Under,16-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,. 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & Over. Clydesdales (Males - 220 Lbs +). Athenas (Females - 165 Lbs +). Novice (M & F). Relay Teams…
Rules and FAQ
There are no deferrals or transfers allowed after 7/29/2023. Registered participants are allowed to defer or transfer their race registration to another Set Up Events owned race at any time UP TO two weeks before race day. Deferral &…
Rules and FAQ
USAT Sanctioned: This event is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Cut-Off Time: All participants must complete the race in under 2 hours, 45 minutes from the start of their swim. Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off…
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Returning for the 21st year, the scenic mountain town of Lake Lure hosts the Lake Lure Olympiad on August 8-10, 2025. Each year hundreds of athletes come to compete at one of Western North Carolina's Premier Destination Sports Festivals, situated in the Blue Ridge Foothills.
The Lake Lure Olympiad boasts multiple race events, challenging courses, and entertaining outdoor activities for family and friends at diverse scenic locations. It is also a non-profit organization bringing people together in the spirit of friendly competition for the benefit of charitable giving. The Olympiad has given back that more than $350,000 towards area charities and service organizations.