Lakes Country Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 29, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Baxter, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From $75 · goes up to $85 on Apr 25, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 0.25 mi · Bike 13.6 mi · Run 3.2 miOpen water swim | Aug 29, 20278:30 AM | $75$85 after Apr 25, 2027 | – |
| Team Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 0.25 mi · Bike 13.6 mi · Run 3.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 29, 20278:30 AM | $110$125 after Apr 25, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The swim at Lakes Country Triathlon
This is an open water swim at Whipple Lake.
From the organizer's own race information. Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Lakes Country Triathlon
Around August 29, Lower Whipple Lake typically runs about 73°F at the surface (69 to 79°F across 2011 to 2020). Wetsuits are usually legal, but in warmer years the water topped 78°F, when wearing one makes 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.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Individual Triathlon: $75 until Apr 25, then $85 until Jul 27, then $100 until Aug 13, then $120 until Aug 27.
- Team Relay: $110 until Apr 25, then $125 until Jul 25, then $140 until Aug 13, then $170 until Aug 27.
Online registration closes Aug 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the Individual Triathlon starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,190 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Whipple Beach - 14441 Oakwood Dr N, Baxter, MN 56425
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 29 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 86°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
- Whipple Beach - 14441 Oakwood Dr N, Baxter, MN 56425Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,190 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 29, 2027), 2026 (Aug 30, 2026), 2025 (Aug 24, 2025), 2024 (Aug 25, 2024), 2023 (Aug 27, 2023), 2022 (Aug 28, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Lakes Country Triathlon?
- Sunday, August 29, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $75 before processing fees, and rises to $85 on Apr 25, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 27, 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.
- Where does it start?
- Whipple Beach - 14441 Oakwood Dr N, Baxter, MN 56425.
From the organizers
The Kiwanis Club of Baxter and Sertoma Club is proud to continue the tradition of this beautiful and exciting triathlon. The Brainerd Lakes area has long been a great vacation destination and have one of the premier Sprint Triathlons. The Lakes Country Triathlon continues to build into one of the best triathlons in the state. We hope you will enjoy the great bike course that is over the river and through the woods. It is a beautiful ride with very little traffic.
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