2 swimming events in Sandpoint, Idaho

The Long Bridge Swim is the Northwest's Premier open water swimming event! A beautiful 1.76 mile swim from the south end of Sandpoint's historic Long Bridge to the North end. Founded by local swimming enthusiast Eric Ridgway in 1995, the Long Bridge Swim has grown from the first group of 78 friends swimming across Lake Pend O'Reille to 705 swimmers in 2024. The Long Bridge Swim is always held the first Saturday in August. Spectators can easily watch their swimmers progress as they make their way across Lake Pend O'Reille.

Since 2010, the Long Bridge Swim has raised funds to support swim lessons for children and adults in the greater Sandpoint Area. We want everyone to be able to safely enjoy our beautiful Lake Pend O'Reille!

NOTICE------RACE DATE CHANGE!!! -----FRIDAY, August 28th 2026!!!

Join us for the 4th Annual PEAK 7B Youth Triathlon Race! Engaged Families Inc. presents this youth event bringing Persevering, Encouraging, Achieving, Kids- and their families together to enjoy the magnificent outdoors 7B has to offer in an exciting, challenging, and fulfilling way!

We have TWO COURSES AVAILABLE! The races will be held in the heart of Sandpoint at Sandpoint City Beach. Competitors and family alike will be ushered in by the breathtaking mountain lake views which make up the race course backdrop.

Are you a parent/adult that would like to participate with your athlete?! EARN yourself a t-shirt, ENGAGE with your athlete, and ACHIEVE something great! SIGN UP as an "Athlete Assist" to the according course.

Course distances will vary on length! Swim in Lake Pend Oreille down at the Sandpoint City Beach, Bike the Sandcreek Trail, and Run the Marina/City Beach.

Required Equipment:

• Bike

• Bike Helmet

• Shirt, Shorts, or Tri-Belt to pin Race BIB onto

• Closed Toe Shoes

MINI SPRINT COURSE DISTANCES

• 100 Meter Swim (along shoreline where athletes have the ability to touch the entire course)

• 3K Bike

• 1K Run

SPRINT COURSE DISTANCES

• 200 Meter Swim (Athletes must be proficient swimmers but also will be swimming where they may touch)

• 4.5K Bike

• 2K Run