🧷Donner Lake Triathlon – Sprint Distance
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Location: West End Beach, Donner Lake, Truckee, CA
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Website: https://donnerlaketri.com/sprint-triathlon/
Email: support@bigblueadventure.com

📌Event Overview
The Donner Lake Triathlon Sprint offers a scenic and approachable challenge for beginner to intermediate triathletes. Set against the stunning backdrop of Donner Lake in Truckee, California, the event provides an ideal mix of open water swimming, rolling bike terrain, and a supportive run course—all in a single-loop sprint-distance format. Whether you're new to triathlon or looking for a fast, fun event in the Sierra Nevada, the Donner Lake Sprint is a must-do race.

📌Course Details

✅Swim – 1/4 Mile in Donner Lake
A 0.25-mile triangular course with two left-hand turns
➤Water temperature in July averages between 64–69°F
➤Wetsuits are optional
➤Large, highly visible buoys mark the course corners
➤Kayakers and watercraft staff positioned throughout the course for athlete safety
➤Swim course map available on the Course Maps page

✅Bike – 6 Miles (Out-and-Back on Donner Pass Road)
➤The bike leg is an out-and-back route covering approximately 6 miles
➤Begins at South Shore Drive and travels east along Donner Pass Road to the designated turnaround point
➤Fully paved road surface
➤Open to vehicle traffic – riders must adhere to all traffic rules and ride cautiously
➤Mount and dismount area located just outside the bike transition tent (riding inside the transition area is prohibited)

✅Run – 2 Miles (Out-and-Back on South Shore Drive)
➤A flat and fast 2-mile out-and-back course
➤Begins on the south side of the parking lot, adjacent to the transition area
➤Two fully staffed aid stations on the route:
➤One near the transition area
➤One at the turnaround point
➤Clearly marked route with volunteers assisting at key intersections

📌Transition & Safety
➤All athletes must dismount before entering the transition area from the bike course
➤Mounting and dismounting must occur outside the designated transition boundary
➤Volunteers and signage will be present to guide participants through transitions safely

📌Additional Information
➤Course Maps and start times are available on the event’s official website
➤Chip timing is included for all participants
➤Onsite medical staff will be available throughout the duration of the event
➤Wetsuits, while optional, are recommended for colder water sensitivity

📌Join Us
Come experience one of the most picturesque and friendly triathlons in Northern California. With a supportive atmosphere, clear alpine air, and a professionally managed course, the Donner Lake Triathlon Sprint is an exceptional way to enjoy the sport of triathlon in a beautiful mountain setting.

For full event details and to register, please visit:
Website: https://donnerlaketri.com/sprint-triathlon/
Email: support@bigblueadventure.com