Littlefoot Triathlon - CDA

Date: Sunday, August 3

Time: 7:00am

Ages: 14 & up

Location: Q’emiln Park, 12201 W. Parkway Drive, Post Falls

Join us for our Post Falls Sprint Triathlon at Q’emiln Park. The race consists of a .3-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 3-mile run. Chip timing provided, snacks and an award ceremony will follow the race. Race begins at 7:00am.

Recreation office at (208) 773-0539.

Fees: Event choice Individual $85 • Team $165

Late registration fees applicable after 7/4 • ($100 Indiv. / $180 Team)

Swim Course: .5k Swim. Swim is at Q’emiln Beach

Bike Course: 19.6k Bike. Beginning at Q’emiln Park, westward along Riverview Drive to Idaho-Washington Border. Back in on Centennial Trail, through Commerce area, back on Centennial Trail on to McReynolds and finish back at the park.

Run Course: 5k Run, out & back course Q’emiln Park to Falls Park & finish.

Duathlon:

First run: 1.3 miles Q'emiln Park to Falls Park (out & back course)

Bike: Same course as Triathlon

Second run: 3.1 miles Q'emiln Park onto Centennial Trail, (out & back course). Finish at Q'emiln Park.

PACKET PICK-UP: Race packets may be picked up on Friday, August 1, 4-6pm at Post Falls City Hall (408 Spokane Street) or Saturday, August 2,1:00-3:00pm at Q’emiln Park or 5:30am-6:15am on Race Day at the Q’emiln Park. *Positive ID check-in required with photo ID for all registrants. Must show USAT membership card or be prepared to purchase a one-day membership *No third-party packet pick-up

LOCATION: The race start, finish and transition area will be at Q’emiln Park located at 12201 West Parkway Drive. Directions: I-90 to Spokane Street Exit, South on Spokane Street, Right on Parkway Drive. Q’emiln Park is on Right hand side. Parking will be available on the top lot on race day.

Event Information

Welcome to the Scenic Challenge!

The Coeur d'Alene Triathlon, Duathlon, and Sprint is one of the most scenic races in the Pacific Northwest. This year marks the 42nd year of the race, which will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026

Athletes participating in our traditional Olympic distance (1.5K swim) will board one of the beautiful Coeur d'Alene cruise ships and enter the water out in the bay and swim back to the sandy beach shoreline of one of the city's most iconic parks.

The "Sprint Distance Triathlon" has become a popular staple of our race and will take off from the city park beach one hour after the Olympic race begins. The Scenic Sprint consists of a 500-meter swim, a 13-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile (5K) run. The sprint course will have women's and men-specific wave starts to give novice triathletes a sense of confidence and safety.

The bike course follows the shoreline on Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive. For Olympic-distance triathlon and Duathlon riders going the full 40K, the race leads to Mullan Trail Road for a challenging uphill course.

The run courses travel north along the North Idaho Centennial Trail and the Spokane River. There are two turnaround points along the Centennial Trail: the 5K turnaround is in front of the University of Idaho/LCSC Harbor Center, and the 10K turnaround is on the Centennial Trail under the Seltice Way overpass. The course ends at the finish line in Coeur d'Alene City Park at the Triathlon Village adjacent to Lake Coeur d'Alene and City Beach.

Please Note: Late registrations may have limited availability for event shirts.

We’re Back And Ready to Run for a Great Cause!

Kick off your fall event calendar with a fun-filled morning for the whole family, all in support of The Literacy Project of North Idaho. A volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping adults in our community improve their literacy and English language skills. 100% of race proceeds go directly to support our learners and literacy programs.

This year’s 5th annual event features a 5K run, as well as our popular Kids Dash, and a vibrant community gathering in Coeur d'Alene City Park/Fort Sherman Park.

🏃‍♀️ Race Distances

-5K Run/Walk

-Kids Dash (12 & under)

**(Kids 6 & under participate FREE in any event!)

🎉 Family Fun

Beyond the race, we’ll have something for everyone:

• Annual Book Swap & Sale – Bring a book to trade or grab a new read for just $1!

• Games, Activities – Plenty to enjoy even if you’re not running.

Prizes & Medals – Top 3 finishers in the 5K will win prizes, and all Kids Dash participants will receive medals!

📍 Course Info

The 5k race begins in Coeur d'Alene City Park and follow a scenic out-and-back route along the Idaho Centennial Trail toward Post Falls. The 5K route features a turnaround just before the Highway 95 bridge, with water stations along the way.

The Kids Dash will take place within the park on a fun, safe loop course perfect for little runners.

Why We Run:

Did you know 1 in 5 adults nationwide struggles with basic literacy? That means reading a job application, understanding a prescription, or helping their child with homework can be a daily challenge. At The Literacy Project of North Idaho, we believe literacy changes lives. Join us in making that change possible—one step, one book, and one learner at a time.