Independence Triathlon
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Independence Triathlon : May 17, 2026, Ottsville / Lake Nockamixon State Park, PA
The event offers Olympic and Sprint triathlon formats, plus aquabike and relay options. It is USA Triathlon sanctioned and open to ages 12 to 99. Race categories include Overall, Masters Overall, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay Teams. All finishers receive a shirt, socks and a finisher medal and there is post-race food and drink.
- 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run (Olympic)
- 750 m swim, 20K bike, 5K run (Sprint)
- Aquabike options include the swim and bike distances for each distance.
Course and logistics
The swim is a rectangular course in Lake Nockamixon marked by yellow triangle buoys at the corners and orange buoys every 75-100 m for sighting. The swim is expected to be wetsuit-legal with water temperatures typically in the low to mid 70s; USAT officials take an official reading race morning.
The bike course is closed to traffic, well paved, with wide shoulders and rolling terrain. There are no turns outside the park except turnaround points. Sprint athletes ride one loop, Olympic athletes complete two loops. The run follows the shoulder of route 563 with rollers, mixed sun and shade, and intermittent lake views. Aid stations are located about every mile and provide Gatorade and ice water.
Packet pickup is available the day before and on race morning; photo ID is required to collect race materials. Athletes remain within the race site while the bike course is closed and bicycles are held in transition until the course is clear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
