Course
International Bike Course
* This is a one loop course designed for PRs - the course is flat & fast with a limited number of turns and very little traffic. * The will be one water bottle hand-off location.
White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, September 11, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- White Lake, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $85 · goes up to $95 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20277:30 AM | $99$110 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| International Individual | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20277:30 AM | $105$115 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| International Relay | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20277:30 AM | $150$185 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $85$95 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Individual | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $90$99 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $125$155 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
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 $95 on Jan 1, 2027.
Water temperature and wetsuits at White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon
Around September 11, White Lake typically runs about 83°F at the surface (76 to 85°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
- International Aquabike: $99 until Dec 31, then $110 until Mar 31, then $115 until May 31, then $120 until Jul 31, then $130 until Sep 7, then $140 until Sep 11.
- International Individual: $105 until Dec 31, then $115 until Mar 31, then $120 until May 31, then $125 until Jul 31, then $135 until Sep 7, then $145 until Sep 11.
- International Relay: $150 until Dec 31, then $185 until May 31, then $195 until Sep 7, then $210 until Sep 11.
- Sprint Aquabike: $85 until Dec 31, then $95 until Mar 31, then $100 until May 31, then $110 until Jul 31, then $115 until Sep 7, then $120 until Sep 11.
Online registration closes Sep 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the International Aquabike starts at 7:30 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
The Grand Regal @ Goldston's Beach, White Lake, NC 28337
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 White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon ranks
- No. 33 of 50 on Warmest triathlon swims
- No. 34 of 50 on Largest olympic triathlons in the US
- No. 45 of 50 on Cheapest olympic triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (2 years)International Individual
148
finishers
3:17:12
median
2:25:02
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men
Double Sprint Individual
85
finishers
1:58:41
median
1:26:33
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men
International Aquabike
14
finishers
2:17:03
median
1:39:51
winning time
36% / 64%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon?
At the 2026 International Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 2:38:25 or better, the top quarter in 2:53:25, and half the field in 3:17:12; the last tenth came in after 3:51:58.
At the 2026 Double Sprint Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:36:36 or better, the top quarter in 1:44:44, and half the field in 1:58:41; the last tenth came in after 2:22:01.
At the 2026 International Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 1:53:46 or better, the top quarter in 2:01:45, and half the field in 2:17:03; the last tenth came in after 2:37:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 2:32:37 |
| 30-39 | 2:50:41 | 2:34:48 |
| 40-49 | 2:58:00 | 2:35:19 |
| 50-59 | 3:25:32 | 2:38:33 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 3:17:01 |
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 White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon
At the 2026 International Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 13:47 to the top quarter there, 41% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in North Carolina, the median swim here was 4:57 slower, the bike 2:38 slower and the run 5:45 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 29:47 | 33:08 | 36:10 | 40:33+ |
| T1 | 1:39 | 1:56 | 2:34 | 3:14+ |
| Bike | 1:16:03 | 1:22:53 | 1:30:13 | 1:37:44+ |
| T2 | 1:02 | 1:21 | 1:47 | 2:23+ |
| Run | 47:41 | 52:40 | 1:01:30 | 1:15:15+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 31:28 | 32:55 | 39:26 | 41:01+ |
| T1 | 1:36 | 1:44 | 2:36 | 4:24+ |
| Bike | 1:20:17 | 1:24:39 | 1:33:25 | 1:41:46+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 5 percent since 2025.
244
2025
255
2026
All events combined, from official results.
White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon Olympic Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 157 to 148 finishers, and the median time rose from 3:09:53 to 3:17:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 148 (-6%) | 3:17:12 | under 2:38:25 | 2:25:02 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3:09:53 | under 2:34:45 | 2:08:50 |
From each year's official results for the Olympic Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US olympic triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:53:25, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic triathlon, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Sprint Triathlon: Slower than most North Carolina sprint triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:44:44, against 1:26:47 in a typical North Carolina sprint triathlon, so times here run 21 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 September 11 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 91°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 White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
International Run Course
This is a two loop, out & back run course, that is flat & fast. * Aid stations will be available approx. every.75 miles. * Participants MUST stay inside the traffic cones for the 1/2 mile stretch along White Lake Dr. until the entrance to…
Awards
Awards & Award Categories
Claiming Awards: Participants who win an award must be present at the awards ceremony in order to claim an award. If an award winner can't stay for the awards ceremony, they need to make arrangements with another participant to claim their…
Rules and FAQ
Deferrals & Transfers
There are no deferrals or transfers allowed after 8/30/2027. 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
Event Rules
USAT Sanctioned: This event is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Cut-Off Times: All participants must complete the Double Sprint in under 3 hours (from the start of their swim). All participants must complete the International in under 4…
Rules and FAQ
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather the following procedures will be followed: The event will be postponed in hopes the inclement weather will pass. If the inclement weather does not pass in time to complete the event safely in the original…
Race details
- Where
- The Grand Regal @ Goldston's Beach, White Lake, NC 28337Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt OR No Shirt/No Swag; T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 11, 2027), 2026 (Sep 12, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025), 2024 (Sep 7, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is White Lake Fall International & Sprint Triathlon?
- Saturday, September 11, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $85 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 11, 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, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 148 athletes finished the International Individual; the median finish was 3:17:12 and the winner finished in 2:25:02.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:53:25, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic triathlon, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- The Grand Regal @ Goldston's Beach, White Lake, NC 28337.
From the organizers
Our race site, Goldston's Beach was the original race site-when White Lake was first staged in 1996 and has now been re-branded as The Grand Regal @ Goldston's Beach.
Both races will occur on Saturday this year, and the SPRINT will be a Traditional Swim-Bike-Run.