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Sunset Lake Triathlon # 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 19, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bridgeton, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $60 on Jan 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AquaBike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $80$90 after Jan 28, 2027 | – |
| Bike Only | Road Race | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $50$60 after Jan 28, 2027 | – |
| Duathlon | Duathlon | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $80$90 after Jan 28, 2027 | – |
| Duathlon Relay | DuathlonRelay or team | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $110 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $120$125 after Apr 28, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon Relay | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $140 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $95$100 after Jan 28, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $125 | – |
| Swim/Run | Other | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $70$80 after Jan 28, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Road Race fee goes up to $60 on Jan 28, 2027.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Sunset Lake Triathlon #
Around June 19, Sunset Lake typically runs about 79°F at the surface (76 to 81°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.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- AquaBike and Duathlon: $80 until Jan 27, then $90 until Jun 19.
- Bike Only: $50 until Jan 27, then $60 until Apr 27, then $65 until Jun 19.
- Duathlon Relay: $110 until Jun 19.
- Olympic Triathlon: $120 until Apr 27, then $125 until May 19, then $130 until Jun 19.
Online registration closes Jun 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:33 AM, and the AquaBike starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
79 Park Dr W, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is Sunset Lake Triathlon #?
The 13.9-mile bike course climbs 405 feet, about 29 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Tri Bike 2025Bike, loop | 13.9 mi | 405 ft | rolling |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Where Sunset Lake Triathlon # ranks
- No. 25 of 50 on Flattest triathlon bike courses
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Sprint Triathlon
67
finishers
1:31:28
median
1:04:53
winning time
39% / 61%
women / men
Olympic Triathlon
49
finishers
2:51:45
median
2:04:55
winning time
41% / 59%
women / men
AquaBike
11
finishers
55:50
median
41:00
winning time
18% / 82%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (DQ Timing) for Sunset Lake Triathlon #. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sunset Lake Triathlon #?
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:18:54 or better, the top quarter in 1:24:09, and half the field in 1:31:28; the last tenth came in after 2:02:31.
At the 2026 Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:13:47 or better, the top quarter in 2:33:18, and half the field in 2:51:45; the last tenth came in after 3:17:51.
At the 2026 AquaBike, the fastest tenth finished in 47:58 or better, the top quarter in 49:57, and half the field in 55:50; the last tenth came in after 1:15:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 1:39:23 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 1:31:19 |
| 40-49 | 1:24:36 | 1:32:04 |
| 50-59 | 1:26:44 | 1:13:12 |
| 60-69 | 1:46:54 | 1:27:36 |
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 Sunset Lake Triathlon #
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 5:55 to the top quarter there, 44% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in New Jersey, the median swim here was 1:07 slower, the bike 7:03 slower and the run 2:29 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 8:12 | 9:14 | 10:37 | 12:27+ |
| T1 | 0:50 | 1:24 | 1:52 | 2:45+ |
| Bike | 44:47 | 47:32 | 50:43 | 58:49+ |
| T2 | 0:32 | 0:52 | 1:11 | 1:48+ |
| Run | 20:12 | 23:35 | 25:41 | 31:26+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Olympic Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 15:13 to the top quarter there, 48% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in New Jersey, the median swim here was 6:19 faster, the bike 12:01 slower and the run 4:12 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 17:41 | 20:19 | 23:57 | 26:43+ |
| T1 | 1:01 | 1:09 | 1:46 | 2:24+ |
| Bike | 1:18:48 | 1:26:08 | 1:32:11 | 1:38:52+ |
| T2 | 0:46 | 1:10 | 1:30 | 1:55+ |
| Run | 38:25 | 43:58 | 50:12 | 56:23+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Down 23 percent since 2025.
197
2025
152
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Sunset Lake Triathlon # Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 90 to 67 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:32:49 to 1:31:28.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67 (-26%) | 1:31:28 | under 1:18:54 | 1:04:53 |
| 2025 | 90 | 1:32:49 | under 1:13:13 | 1:01:58 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New Jersey sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:24:09, against 1:18:50 in a typical New Jersey sprint triathlon, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Olympic Triathlon: About average for US olympic triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:41:39, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic triathlon, so times here are about average.
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 June 19 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 93°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 Sunset Lake Triathlon # cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Run Map
The run takes place on paved trails and CLOSED roads and is completely traffic free.
Awards
DQ Events Race Series
This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge. You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries for…
The cause
Charity Partner
For this race we will be collecting donations for the Cohanzick Zoo. The Bridgeton Parks department has worked with us to bring back this race. Pleace consider making a donation to help support the zoo. The Cohanzick Zoo is privileged to…
Race details
- Where
- 79 Park Dr W, Bridgeton, NJ 08302Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Road Race, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 19, 2027), 2026 (Jun 20, 2026), 2025 (Jun 22, 2025), 2024 (Jun 22, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Sunset Lake Triathlon #?
- Saturday, June 19, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Jan 28, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 19, 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, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Road Race, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 67 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:31:28 and the winner finished in 1:04:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:24:09, against 1:18:50 in a typical New Jersey sprint triathlon, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 79 Park Dr W, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Come join us as we bring back a classic race to Sunset Lake. This race was a staple of the South Jersey triathlon scene for many years. Maybe you participated in this event in the past or maybe you always wanted to but didn't get a chance. Either way you won't want to miss out on this race. The swim and run portions of this event take place in and around Bridgeton Park and the Cohanzick Zoo on paved trails and closed roads. The bike portion takes place on scenic country roads.
The bike course is heavily monitored by police and will be on partially closed with only limited local traffic.