Check: Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.
🌊 Castaic Lake
Location: The 34th annual Castaic Lake Triathlon takes place at scenic Castaic Lake just 20 miles north of Los Angeles.
Facilities: The Castaic Lake Recreation Area is an 11,200-acre multi-use facility with two lakes, boating, world-class fishing, hiking, walking, horseback riding, wake boarding, jet-skiing, camping, picnicking, kayaking, and sailing.
Timing: August is a great time to enjoy the water in the high 60s, and a staging area aptly named Paradise Cove.
Camping: "Tri-cation" Friday night camping available through Castaic Lake.
🛤️ The Course
Swim Course: The swim course is a modified V shape in Paradise Cove at Castaic Lake, with 8 lifeguards in the water on paddleboards.
Bike Course: The bike course then goes out on back roads to limit your interaction with cars.
Caution: The bike course does include some U-turns on back roads to allow this, so athletes should slow down at the turnaround points.
Run Course: The run is primarily on the rolling trails overlooking Castaic Lake.
❤️ Who We Support
Beneficiary: All proceeds will benefit the Canyon High School Cross Country and Track Teams (we've been doing this for 33 years to support our programs).
Welcoming: This is a great triathlon for new triathletes.
Support: For years our coaches and athletes have encouraged new triathletes (young and old), and created a welcoming atmosphere of support.
Experience: We offer an enjoyable experience for triathletes of all experience levels.
🌡️ Air Temperature (Avg)
Morning Coolness: Mid June temperatures are often cooler in the morning, with early morning fog burning off to reach the mid 80s.
Event Temperature: Our event will possibly be around 60 degrees.
🌊 Water Temperature (Avg)
Typical Range: Water temps in June typically range in the mid to high 60s.
Updates: Email updates will be sent out closer to the race with updates.