Steelman Racing Open Water Classic 8/23/2026

Located on the outskirts of Allentown, PA at Lake Nockamixon State Park the Independence Triathlon is a great early season race to check your legs. Just 90 minutes from New York and 60 minutes from Philadelphia, this race is easy to get to and so much fun to race! Athletes will swim one or two 750 meter laps in the crisp, fresh waters of Lake Nockamixon (70’sh) then race Sprint or Olympic distance races on the closed bike course. Yup, the local fire police shut down the well paved, rolling roads for the race; it’s 4 lanes wide and car free. Lastly, there’s a scenic, rolling run course on the shoulder of 563. This is a great early season event and is not to be missed. Plus, Allentown, PA is a pretty fun town with lots of things to do including mountain bike trails, rail trails, Dorney Park and more. Find more things to do HERE, and make a “race-cation” out of it!

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Steelman Racing Nockamixon Swim Challenge will be held on June 28th, 2026, at the Nockamixon State Park Tohickon Boat Launch. This is the first race in the 2026 Steelman Racing Open Water Swim Series and it is the perfect way for both swimmers and triathletes to start their racing season! The Steelman Racing Nockamixon Swim Challenge will allow swimmers to choose either a 1, 2, or 3 mile course in the beautiful, clear waters of Lake Nockamixon. Swimmers can expect mild, 70-degree water temperatures, and a safe, well-supported racing environment. Awards are presented to the top overall male/female, top overall male/female/co-ed relays, and three deep-in-age divisions from 15– 80 years old. After the race, all athletes will be treated to an awesome post-race party with tons of food and music. We hope to see you out there at the Nockamixon Swim Challenge!

The 22nd annual Steelman Racing Triathlon will be held on August 2nd, 2026, at Lake Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Why should you race the Steelman Racing Triathlon? It's because this race has it all! It is perfect for the veteran triathlete looking for a challenging event to hone their skills, or for new triathletes exploring the sport for the first time. The swim, bike, and run conditions for this race could not be better and this course is waiting to test your endurance. In early August, the water temperature in Lake Nockamixon will be in the high 70s. The bike portion of the race is held on the rolling hills of Route 563 on the COMPLETELY CLOSED bike course! Racers have complete rule over the freshly paved roads allowing them to focus solely on performing at their highest level. The only vehicles on the course will be the race support vehicles assisting athletes with mechanical needs. To end your epic day of racing, the shaded tree-lined run course hugs the majestic

lake providing athletes with great views and multiple aid stations. The new improved ending to the run course provides one of the best finishes athletes will ever experience and allows family and friends the opportunity to cheer all Steelman Finishers on as they complete their perfect day of racing. This is a perfect mid-summer race and Steelman Racing can’t wait to see you there!

Steelman Racing Endless Summer Swim will be held on September 20th, 2026, at the Tohickon Boat Launch at Nockamixon State Park. This is the third and final race of the Steelman Racing Open Water Swim Series, and is the perfect way to end your summer swimming season in a fun and challenging race environment. Swimmers will be taking the plunge and enjoying the calm, clear waters at Nockamixon State Park as they skim through the water in the1, 2 ,or 3 mile course options. Awards are presented to the top overall male/female, top overall male/female/ co-ed relays, and three deep-in-age divisions from 13 – 80 years old. After the race, all athletes will be treated to an awesome post-race party with tons of food and music. This race has it all so don’t miss out on the Steelman Racing Endless Summer Swim.