Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge
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Event details
The Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Crescent Cove Beach Club in Hopatcong, NJ. The event features three entry options: Sprint Triathlon, AquaBike, and Team Relay. Listed entry fees are $100 for the Sprint Triathlon, $90 for AquaBike, and $165 for Team Relay. AquaBike is open to ages 13 and older. Registration includes a race shirt and a custom finisher’s medal. The event benefits the Hopatcong PBA. The race is organized by Live Run Give, described as veteran owned and Latina-led.
Course and format
The Sprint Triathlon consists of a 400 m open water swim, a 12.5 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run. Relay teams of two or three may divide the swim, bike, and run among team members in any combination. The course starts with a swim at Crescent Cove Beach, follows a 12.5 mile bike route through the Northwood section and into Jefferson before returning, and finishes with a 3.1 mile out-and-back run along Lakeside Blvd to Maxim Glen and back. Parking options listed include The Beacon, Elite Prep Academy, street parking on River Styx, and limited on-site parking. Awards are offered for overall and age-group places in the Sprint Triathlon and overall places for Aquabike. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.