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Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Troutman, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $85 · goes up to $99 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $85$99 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Individual | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $90$105 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $130$150 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Aquabike fee goes up to $99 on Dec 1, 2026.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon
Around April 24, Lake Norman typically runs about 66°F at the surface (63 to 69°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.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Aquabike: $85 until Nov 30, then $99 until Dec 31, then $105 until Mar 15, then $120 until Apr 20, then $125 until Apr 24.
- Individual: $90 until Nov 30, then $105 until Dec 31, then $115 until Mar 15, then $125 until Apr 20, then $130 until Apr 24.
- Relay: $130 until Nov 30, then $150 until Dec 31, then $175 until Mar 15, then $185 until Apr 20, then $195 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the Aquabike starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lake Norman State Park, Troutman, NC 28166
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon ranks
- No. 24 of 50 on Coldest triathlon swims
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Individual
210
finishers
1:49:58
median
1:20:04
winning time
27% / 73%
women / men
Aquabike
9
finishers
1:16:28
median
1:06:09
winning time
22% / 78%
women / men
Relay
6
finishers
1:44:38
median
1:22:36
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon?
At the 2026 Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:28:44 or better, the top quarter in 1:38:42, and half the field in 1:49:58; the last tenth came in after 2:14:29.
At the 2026 Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 1:11:54 or better, the top quarter in 1:13:37, and half the field in 1:16:28; the last tenth came in after 1:30:16.
At the 2026 Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 1:27:43 or better, the top quarter in 1:35:28, and half the field in 1:44:38; the last tenth came in after 1:49:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:48:19 |
| 20-29 | 1:51:24 | 1:22:59 |
| 30-39 | 1:44:05 | 1:28:50 |
| 40-49 | 1:46:50 | 1:26:52 |
| 50-59 | 1:48:34 | 1:26:40 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:39:06 |
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.
Swim, bike and run splits at Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon
At the 2026 Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 10:41 to the top quarter there, 54% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in North Carolina, the median swim here was 2:10 slower, the bike 16:34 slower and the run 0:32 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 12:16 | 13:32 | 15:59 | 18:29+ |
| T1 | 1:16 | 1:41 | 2:30 | 3:21+ |
| Bike | 50:55 | 55:18 | 1:02:32 | 1:09:20+ |
| T2 | 0:52 | 1:08 | 1:36 | 2:08+ |
| Run | 21:19 | 23:51 | 27:08 | 31:32+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 22 percent since 2022.
185
2022
233
2023
229
2024
229
2025
225
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 171 to 210 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:41:52 to 1:49:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 210 (same) | 1:49:58 | under 1:28:44 | 1:20:04 |
| 2025 | 211 (same) | 1:49:01 | under 1:31:30 | 1:21:01 |
| 2024 | 210 (-4%) | 1:52:22 | under 1:32:26 | 1:21:51 |
| 2023 | 219 (+28%) | 1:50:30 | under 1:29:39 | 1:16:44 |
| 2022 | 171 | 1:41:52 | under 1:25:55 | 1:17:18 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most North Carolina sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:38:42, against 1:26:47 in a typical North Carolina sprint triathlon, so times here run 14 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 24 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 84°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
Directions to Race Site
NOTE: When you enter Lake Norman State Park, drive as far as you can drive on there main park road to get to the race site at the swim beach. Do not stop and turn in at the State Park visitors center. The main park road will dead end into…
Awards
Awards & Award Categories
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Rules and FAQ
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Event Rules
USAT Sanctioned: This event is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Cut-Off Times: All participants must complete the race in under 3 hours from the start of their swim. All participants must complete the swim in under 30'. All participants…
Race details
- Where
- Lake Norman State Park, Troutman, NC 28166Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt OR No Shirt/No Swag; Shirt Size OR No Shirt/No Swag; T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023), 2022 (Apr 30, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $85 before processing fees, and rises to $99 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 24, 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 210 athletes finished the Individual; the median finish was 1:49:58 and the winner finished in 1:20:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:38:42, against 1:26:47 in a typical North Carolina sprint triathlon, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Lake Norman State Park, Troutman, NC 28166.
From the organizers
Round 3 of the North Carolina Triathlon Series.
* Conveniently located just 6 miles from the Mooresville Exit off I-77
* Lake Norman State Park provides Charlotte area participants with a race that's close-by yet rural in nature.
* Participants will be able to park immediately adjacent to the main race site.
* The park boasts one of the regions largest mountain biking network, offering over 30 miles of single-track trail and also contains a family campground with 32 sites.