Hoot Lake Triathlon

The YMCA of the Northern Sky Hoot Lake Triathlon! The Triathlon starts with a ¼ mile swim on the beautiful Hoot Lake 1 mile northeast of Fergus Falls. The 15.7-mile bike route follows scenic rolling country roads. You will finish the race with a 3.3-mile run on city and trail byways. Date: Sunday, Aug. 4th, 2024 Location: Hoot Lake Public Access, 1 Mile NE of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1, Fergus Falls, MN Cost: Regular registration--May 1st - July 28th: | $85 Individual | $120 Relay Team You must be registered by July 5th to receive a race t-shirt. Packet Pickup will be available on the 3rd at the YMCA in Fergus Falls, as well as before the race. Pre-Race meeting will be held at 7:00AM sharp. Course: Swim: 1/4 mile open water swim in Hoot Lake Bike: 15.7 miles, all right hand turns, limited traffic control. All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. Certified hard-shelled bike helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited. Run: 3.3 miles Event Schedule: 6:30AM-7:30M: Check-in and packet pick-up at Hoot Lake Public Access. All participants must be marked and attend pre-race meeting at 7:30AM. 8AM: Race Start AWARDS: Following the last finisher. Results will be posted on www.fergusfallsymca.org and www.pickleevents.com . Race Requirements: All participants will be marked with race numbers. Swimmers must wear swim caps (Provided by YMCA). Wet suits are allowed. Bikers must wear ANSI-approved helmets. (No drafting on the bike course. ) Lifejackets are allowed. Awards: The top male and top female finishers will receive a 1st overall award. Awards for the first three places for males and females in each one of the following age groups: 19 and under 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and over Relay Awards: top three places for each relay division (Male, Female, Mixed)