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Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon 2027

Date
Sunday, April 18, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $70 · goes up to $75 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
AquabikeAquabikeOpen water swimApr 18, 20278:00 AM$70$75 after Jan 1, 2027–
AquathlonAquathlonOpen water swimApr 18, 20278:00 AM$70$75 after Jan 1, 2027–
Sprint RelaySprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swimApr 18, 20278:00 AM$160$175 after Jan 1, 2027–
Sprint TriathlonSprint TriathlonOpen water swimApr 18, 20278:00 AM$90$100 after Jan 1, 2027–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Aquabike and Aquathlon: $70 until Dec 31, then $75 until Feb 28, then $80 until Mar 31, then $85 until Apr 18.
  • Sprint Relay: $160 until Dec 31, then $175 until Feb 28, then $185 until Mar 31, then $200 until Apr 18.
  • Sprint Triathlon: $90 until Dec 31, then $100 until Feb 28, then $110 until Mar 31, then $120 until Apr 18.

Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the Aquabike starts at 8:00 AM.

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

Start location and course

Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity, SC 29127

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Sprint Triathlon

260
finishers
1:45:22
median
1:09:40
winning time
25% / 75%
women / men
median 1:45:221:11:162:52:05
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Sprint Relay

11
finishers
1:59:59
median
1:35:52
winning time
–
women / men

Aquabike

4
finishers
1:19:41
median
1:11:57
winning time
25% / 75%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon?

At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:23:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:32:10, and half the field in 1:45:22; the last tenth came in after 2:15:56.

At the 2026 Sprint Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 1:47:25 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:19, and half the field in 1:59:59; the last tenth came in after 2:24:59.

At the 2026 Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 1:13:34 or better, the top quarter in 1:15:59, and half the field in 1:19:41; the last tenth came in after 1:32:51.

Third place by age group, 2026 Sprint Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a1:48:48
20-291:34:241:19:24
30-391:27:381:12:03
40-491:39:531:15:10
50-591:47:281:23:02
60-691:45:101:27:12

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 49 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 167 to 260 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:38:46 to 1:45:22.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026260 (+8%)1:45:22under 1:23:011:09:40
2025240 (+7%)1:44:58under 1:23:381:11:54
2024225 (+9%)1:44:45under 1:22:451:05:37
2023207 (+24%)1:39:20under 1:22:241:05:03
20221671:38:46under 1:24:071:15:00

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

From the race's page

What the organizers of Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Athlete Guide & Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick-up: Saturday, April 17, 2027 (2PM-4PM). Outspokin' Bicycles - Irmo. 7601 St. Andrews Rd. Irmo, SC 29063. Sunday, April 18, 2027 (6 AM - 7:15 AM). Dreher Island State Park (Event Site - Under the Pavilion near the Finish Line)…

Course

Course Description

Course Descriptions: The swim is one clockwise 750 meter loop. Wetsuits should legal with water temperatures in the low to mid 70's. Depending on the wind swimmers may encounter light to moderate chop with a small current. The bike course…

Course

Course Maps

Course Maps, including the swim, can be found by clicking on the PDF Icon below. Bike Course - MapMyRun. Bike Course - Ride With GPS. Run Course - MapMyRun.

Parking and travel

Lodging Info

Host Hotel: To be determined.

Rules and FAQ

Deferrals

To d efer your registration to the following year, navigate to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Defer Registration. To claim a deferral from the previous year, navigate to your profile and use the Deferrals tab to start…

Rules and FAQ

Edit Registration

To adjust parts of your registration such as category, navigate to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Questions on left hand side. To transfer to another event such as aquabike, aquathlon or relay team, navigate to Profile >…

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Race details

Where
Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity, SC 29127Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon
Editions
2027 (Apr 18, 2027), 2026 (Apr 19, 2026), 2025 (Apr 13, 2025), 2024 (Apr 14, 2024), 2023 (May 7, 2023), 2022 (Apr 24, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon?
Sunday, April 18, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $70 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Jan 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 18, 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, Aquabike, Aquathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 260 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:45:22 and the winner finished in 1:09:40.
Where does it start?
Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity, SC 29127.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

SWIM: 750 Meters (Lake)

BIKE: 16 Miles

RUN: 5 Kilometers

The Lake Murray Triathlon has become a favorite chance for all South Carolina Triathletes to showcase their talents against the best in the state. Nestled in the center of South Carolina athletes from the Upstate, Midlands and Coastal regions converge into Columbia each year for this sprint distance event.

The swim is one clockwise 750 meter loop. Wetsuits will be legal with expected water temperatures in the low to mid 70's. Depending on the wind swimmers may encounter light to moderate chop with a small current.

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