Dam Triathlon
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Event overview
Dam Tri is a multi-discipline triathlon event held at Lake Murray Public Park in Lexington, SC. The race date listed is Saturday, October 3, 2026. The event includes the following race options: Sprinternational Triathlon, Sprinternational Relay, Aquabike, and Aquathlon. The race is part of the South Carolina Triathlon Series.
Course details
The triathlon course is made up of a lake swim, a two-loop bike course, and a run held on the dam in an out-and-back format. Swim distance is 1000 meters in Lake Murray. Bike distance is 21 miles on a mostly flat to rolling two-loop course that crosses the dam four times. Run distance is 6 kilometers on the dam. Water temperature is listed at about 73 degrees, and competitors may choose to wear wetsuits or not. Aquabike consists of the same 1000 meter swim and 21 mile bike. Aquathlon consists of the same 1000 meter swim and 6 kilometer run. The swim course begins alongside the spillway of the dam. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.