Coeur d'Alene Triathlon

AUG
8
2026
Tackle a scenic multisport challenge in Coeur d'Alene. Choose from an Olympic triathlon with a unique deep-water start, a shorter Scenic Sprint, or a duathlon. All courses finish at City Park with a celebration.
Sat 8 Aug 2026
Scenic Sprint Swim Scenic Sprint Run Duathlon Run (first) Duathlon Run (final) Olympic Triathlon Run

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Event Overview

The Coeur d'Alene Triathlon, Duathlon, and Scenic Sprint takes place in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It is described as one of the most scenic multisport events in the Pacific Northwest.

Event Distances

The event includes three distinct race formats:

  • Olympic Triathlon: A 1.5 km swim, a 40 km bike ride, and a 10 km run.
  • Scenic Sprint: A shorter triathlon with a 0.5 km swim, a 20 km bike ride, and a 5 km run.
  • Duathlon: A run-bike-run event consisting of a 5 km run, a 40 km bike ride, and another 10 km run.

Course Details

The Olympic triathlon begins with a unique deep-water swim start in Lake Coeur d'Alene. Athletes are transported by cruise ship to a barge in the bay to enter the water. The 40 km bike course follows Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive along the Yellowstone Trail and includes uphill sections. The final 10 km run is on the Centennial Trail alongside the Spokane River.

All events finish at Coeur d'Alene City Park. The finish area features food, awards, and a beer garden. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Duathlon Run (final)
10 km
Olympic Triathlon Run
5 km
Scenic Sprint Run
5 km
Duathlon Run (first)
Scenic Sprint Swim
Duathlon Bike
Olympic Triathlon Bike
Olympic Triathlon Swim
Scenic Sprint Bike

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