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Links to course maps -. Sprint Swim 300 yards. Olympic Swim 1500 Yards. Sprint Bike 13.5 Miles. Olympic Bike 25 Miles. Sprint Run 3.1 Miles & Olympic Run 6.2 (two loops).
Winchester Lakeside Triathlons 2027
- Date
- Saturday, September 18, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Winchester, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $79 · goes up to $100 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 yd · Bike 13.5 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $79$100 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Aquabike (Swim, Bike, Done) | AquabikeSwim 1500 yd · Bike 24.5 miOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $109$130 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) | DuathlonRun 1 mi · Bike 24.5 mi · Run 6.2 mi | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $109$130 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Individual Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1500 yd · Bike 24.5 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $109$130 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon - Relay (2 or 3 person) | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1500 yd · Bike 24.5 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $139$160 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike (Swim, Bike, DONE) | AquabikeSwim 300 ydOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $79$100 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) | DuathlonRun 1 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $79$100 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Relay (2 or 3 person) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 yd · Bike 13.5 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $109$140 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 Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $100 on Dec 1, 2026.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Winchester Lakeside Triathlons
Around September 18, Tims Ford Lake typically runs about 81°F at the surface (75 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
- Individual Sprint Triathlon and Sprint Aquabike (Swim, Bike, DONE) and Sprint Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run): $79 until Dec 1, then $100 until Jan 1, then $120 until Aug 1, then $130 until Sep 18, then $140 until Sep 19.
- Olympic Aquabike (Swim, Bike, Done) and Olympic Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) and Olympic Individual Triathlon: $109 until Dec 1, then $130 until Jan 1, then $150 until Aug 1, then $160 until Sep 18, then $175 until Sep 19.
- Olympic Triathlon - Relay (2 or 3 person): $139 until Dec 1, then $160 until Jan 1, then $180 until Aug 1, then $200 until Sep 18, then $220 until Sep 19.
- Sprint Triathlon - Relay (2 or 3 person): $109 until Dec 1, then $140 until Jan 1, then $150 until Aug 1, then $160 until Sep 18, then $175 until Sep 19.
Online registration closes Sep 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:28 AM, and the Individual Sprint Triathlon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1547 Phillip Fulmer Pkwy #1503, Winchester, TN 37398
- Directions to the start
- Course map on MapMyRun
- Course map on MapMyRun
- Course map on MapMyRun
- Course map on MapMyRun
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is Winchester Lakeside Triathlons?
The 13.2-mile bike course climbs 482 feet, about 36 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.2 mi Cycling Route in Winchester, TennesseeBike | 13.2 mi | 482 ft | rolling |
| 3.1 mi Running Route in Winchester, TennesseeRun | 3.1 mi | 72 ft | flat |
| 1446.6 m Activity Route in Winchester, TennesseeRun | 0.9 mi | 17 ft | |
| 292.2 m Activity Route in Winchester, TennesseeRun | 0.2 mi | 0 ft |
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 Winchester Lakeside Triathlons ranks
- No. 34 of 50 on Flattest triathlon bike courses
- No. 44 of 50 on Warmest triathlon swims
- No. 46 of 50 on Hilliest 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)Individual Sprint Triathlon
79
finishers
1:26:53
median
1:00:15
winning time
32% / 68%
women / men
Olympic Individual Triathlon
38
finishers
3:14:37
median
2:31:29
winning time
30% / 70%
women / men
Sprint Triathlon - Athena/Clydesdale Divisions
15
finishers
1:42:39
median
1:22:49
winning time
14% / 86%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Personal Best Racing) for Winchester Lakeside Triathlons. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Winchester Lakeside Triathlons?
At the 2026 Individual Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:10:51 or better, the top quarter in 1:18:10, and half the field in 1:26:53; the last tenth came in after 1:50:57.
At the 2026 Olympic Individual Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:51:05 or better, the top quarter in 2:57:17, and half the field in 3:14:37; the last tenth came in after 4:02:41.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon - Athena/Clydesdale Divisions, the fastest tenth finished in 1:29:34 or better, the top quarter in 1:35:50, and half the field in 1:42:39; the last tenth came in after 1:58:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:31:20 | 1:10:05 |
| 30-39 | 1:42:44 | 1:14:03 |
| 40-49 | 1:34:10 | 1:15:00 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:14:05 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:33:04 |
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 Winchester Lakeside Triathlons
At the 2026 Individual Sprint Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:19 to the top quarter there, 61% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Tennessee, the median swim here was 4:29 faster, the bike 1:16 slower and the run 1:35 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 4:41 | 5:11 | 5:54 | 6:49+ |
| Bike | 38:31 | 42:33 | 47:45 | 55:50+ |
| Run | 25:20 | 26:52 | 30:00 | 35:35+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Olympic Individual Triathlon, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 13:44 to the top quarter there, 57% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Tennessee, the median swim here was 6:27 slower and the run 1:26 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 32:04 | 38:30 | 42:53 | 46:31+ |
| Bike | 1:13:14 | 1:21:38 | 1:27:58 | 1:35:43+ |
| Run | 49:25 | 52:24 | 1:02:56 | 1:20:11+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 36 percent since 2025.
102
2025
139
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 65 to 79 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:38:49 to 1:26:53.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 (+22%) | 1:26:53 | under 1:10:51 | 1:00:15 |
| 2025 | 65 | 1:38:49 | under 1:22:21 | 1:13:22 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Tennessee sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:18:10, against 1:25:04 in a typical Tennessee sprint triathlon, so times here run 8 percent faster.
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 18 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 94°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 Winchester Lakeside Triathlons cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
City of Winchester - Info and Resources!
Host Hotel -. Best Western Inn |Winchester TN Hotel Rooms. Winchester has several Air BnB hosts! Please contact Race director for a full list at [email protected].
Race details
- Where
- 1547 Phillip Fulmer Pkwy #1503, Winchester, TN 37398Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 18, 2027), 2026 (Sep 19, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Winchester Lakeside Triathlons?
- Saturday, September 18, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $79 before processing fees, and rises to $100 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 79 athletes finished the Individual Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:26:53 and the winner finished in 1:00:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:18:10, against 1:25:04 in a typical Tennessee sprint triathlon, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1547 Phillip Fulmer Pkwy #1503, Winchester, TN 37398.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Personal Best Racing and The City of Winchester presents Winchester Lakeside Triathlons!
Swim in the scenic Tims Ford Lake Bike around the scenic highways on beautiful backdrops * Run through town finishing with a boost of confidence and a medal!
September 18th, 2027
Sprint Distances - See course maps in course tab
300 yd Swim - 13.5 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Duathlon
1 Mile Run - 13.5 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Olympic Distances
1500 yd Swim - 24.5 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
Duathlon
3.1 Mile Run - 24.5 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
Athena and Clydesdale divisions, Aquabike and Relay divisions available