Swan Lake Resort & Campground is honored to host a gnarly race through the beautiful waters, formidable hills, and rugged trails of Minnesota lakes country. Our intent is to organize a safe and rewarding race experience for everyone.
Triathlon Race Segments
Individual and Relay teams will complete:
All Grit, No Chip
This triathlon will be timed manually and casually. We plan to acknowlede Men's & Women's podium finishers, but don't expect to receive detailed time reports. If you are concerned with knowing your splits, plan to time them on your own with a device or friend. Speaking of time, the course is designed to be tough, so don’t expect to move at “pavement pace”.
Schedule of Events
7-9am: athlete check-in
8am: yoga on the beach
9am: Kids Bike-N-Run race
9:30am: athlete meeting
9:45am: race start
12-3pm: live music, sauna, food & drink
Safety & Medical Services
Out of an abundance for caution, we've asked the OTC Sherrif's Water Patrol team to support athletes during the swim segment. On land, we've contracted with Ringdahl Emergency Medical Services for an ambulance and trained technician. In addition, we'll have several trained volunteers from Dalton Fire & Rescue to support on both land and water.
Relay Captains
The captains of triathlon teams should register 1st, pick a team name, pay the full registration fee, and invite any remaining teammates.
USA Triathlon
Note that registration requires a USA Triathlon membership ID, which helps us organize a safe event and cover the cost of event insurance. A single-race membership is free for kids, $9 for relay athletes, and $14 for individuals. It’s all integrated into the registration flow to minimize hassle.
Kids Duathlon Bike-n-Run Race
The kids race will be a short gravel bike loop followed by a mini run on the resort & campground roads. The entire course is on property for kids to remain visible at all times. It'll be a casual, fun race for ages 2 through 12 and parents are welcome to assist the little ones.
We look forward to hosting an awesome event on our little slice of heaven. Whether you’re racing or watching, we hope you leave feeling inspired and appreciative of what the human body is capable of.
Onward,
Swan Lake Resort & Campground
www.swanlake.camp | 218-736-4626 | [email protected]
The 23rd Annual Northwoods Triathlon is sponsored by the Nevis Civic and Commerce Assoc. The Civic and Commerce will use the proceeds from this event within the surrounding community to support the health and wellness of its residents.
Join us for a 5K & Fun Run to support our Just for Kix - Mahnomen dancers traveling to the ReliaQuest Bowl in Florida! This is a 5K Fun Run/Walk event held during Wild Rice Day in Mahnomen, MN. We welcome participants of all ages, to complete a 5-kilometer course around town with a kids event held right before the 5K start.
This event's proceeds help support the JFK dancers traveling to Florida to perform during the ReliaQuest bowl!
EVENT TIMELINE:
7:30 - 8:00 AM - Check-in & Shirt Pick-Up
8:00AM - Kids 1K Fun Run down Main Street
8:30AM - 5K Fun/Run Start
Check-In & Start for both events is located at the grass lot along Main Street & W Monroe Ave
T-Shirts are included in registrations completed by August 7th, 2026. After 8/7, shirts are not included with registration.
The Kiwanis Club of Baxter and Sertoma Club is proud to continue the tradition of this beautiful and exciting triathlon. The Brainerd Lakes area has long been a great vacation destination and have one of the premier Sprint Triathlons. The Lakes Country Triathlon continues to build into one of the best triathlons in the state. We hope you will enjoy the great bike course that is over the river and through the woods. It is a beautiful ride with very little traffic.
COURSE
The race begins with a 1/4-mile swim in quiet Whipple Lake (known for its calm waters), then switches to a 13.6-mile bike through the rolling hills surrounding the Baxter/Brainerd Lakes area and ends with a very flat 3.2 mile run through a quiet residential area. The Lakes Country Triathlon is a great race for beginners or seasoned veterans.
All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. Bike certified hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited and will be monitored closely. No listening devices are allowed on the bike course and are strongly discouraged on the run course for safety reasons.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration will close on Thursday, August 27th at 11:59 pm. Race day registrations will be allowed. Orders received after Friday August 14th at 11:59 pm will not receive a T-shirt. Please register early.
Proceeds raised from this event will be put back into the community to benefit the youth in the Brainerd Lakes Area and other charities.
SAFE EVENT STANDARDS:
As we get closer to the event, we will be monitoring recommendations from the CDC and MDH to develop a plan to ensure a safe event. We will work closely with our city and county officials on implementing that plan. More details will be posted on our website as we get closer to the event.
Additional Donations to help the children in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota, and beyond are greatly appreciated. Click the Donate button at the upper left of the screen. Thank you very much!
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration fees are non-refundable.
The 5K will begin in the Pierz High School West Parking Lot . The race will take you through the City of Pierz and finish back at the High School. Walkers are welcome!