Race Description
Olympic-distance triathlon was welcomed back to beautiful Bellingham, Washington in 2017 with the Lake Whatcom Triathlon(LWT). The 2018 version is a USAT sanctioned event. The race includes a 1500-meter swim on Lake Whatcom, 40km bike ride along North Shore Drive and Y Road, and a 10km run around the trails of beautiful Whatcom Falls Park, with the transition area and start/finish lines at Bloedel Donovan Park. The event draws beginner to elite athletes, in individual and relay divisions, and includes an expo area for athletes and spectators.
Event Location
Start/Finish/Transitions - Bloedel Donovan Park
Event Schedule
Friday, July 13th, 2018
4:00 pm - 7:00pm: Expo and Packet Pickup at Bloedel Donovan Park
Saturday, July 14th, 2018 (RACE DAY)
5:30 am - 6:30am: Packet Pickup at Bloedel Donovan Park
6:35 am: Pre-Race meeting at Bloedel Donovan Park
7:00 am: Race Start at Bloedel Donovan Park
Course Information
See the Course section of the site for maps and detailed directions.
Registration Information
Registration runs right up until race day, July 14th, 2018, or until the race sells out. Capped at 300 entrants, this race is expected to sell out, so sign up early.
Registration Pricing
| Date | Solo | Relay | Aquabike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now - December 13th | $75 | $120 | $70 |
| December 14th - February 13th | $85 | $130 | $80 |
| February 14th - April 13th | $95 | $140 | $90 |
| April 14th - June 13th | $105 | $150 | $100 |
| June 14th - July 12th | $115 | $160 | $110 |
Time Cutoffs
| Time | Cutoff | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 am | Swim | All swimmers must be out of the water. |
| 9:00 am | Transition 1 | All cyclists must be out of T1. |
| 11:30 am | Bike | Bike course is officially closed. |
| 11:30 am | Transition 2 | All runners must be out of T2. |
| 12:30 pm | Run | Run course is officially closed. |
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given unless the race reaches 300 entrants. We will allow you to transfer your registration to the following year or to another person. Please email us at: transfer@lakewhatcomtriathlon.com to transfer your entry. The last day to request a transfer of your entry is Thursday, July 5th, 2018.
Awards
Athletes have many opportunities to win a prize. Awards will go to the top 3 overall female, male, and relay team athletes, and to the top 3 female and male athletes in each age group.
Awards will also be given for the following:
- Fastest overall swim time
- Fastest overall bike time
- Fastest overall run time
- Fastest combined transition time
Sponsors
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OLYMPIC-DISTANCE TRIATHLON
JULY 14TH, 2018
