Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Shadow Lake in downtown Waupaca—easy to find, hard to forget! Kick off your race with an out-and-back swim in in Shadow Lake. Then, gear up for an epic bike ride through the serene countryside southeast of Waupaca, where you'll breeze past sparkling lakes and rolling hills. Finish strong with a fast-paced run through the charming streets of downtown Waupaca, crossing the finish line in style! Choose Your Challenge: Long Course – for the ultimate test of endurance Short Course – a fast and fun challenge Paddling Course – paddle your way through scenic waters Aqua/Bike – swim and bike your way to victory Youth Race – designed for our next generation of athletes Kids Triathlon – SWIM, BIKE, RUN: Children ages 4-10 welcome! August 14, 2026 at 6:00pm
Long Course: T-Shirt
Short Course: T-Shirt
Aqua / Bike Long Course: T-Shirt
Paddling Short Course: T-Shirt
Youth Triathlon (Ages 10-17): T-Shirt
Long Course Relay: T-Shirt
Short Course Relay: T-Shirt
Kids Triathlon (Ages 4-6): Backpack
Kids Triathlon Ages (7-8): Backpack
Kids Triathlon Ages (9-10): Backpack
The Veleker- 1st Timers Triathlon: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Course | $70.00 | Feb 1 | Apr 1 |
| $80.00 | Apr 1 | Jul 15 | |
| $90.00 | Jul 15 | Aug 11 | |
| Short Course | $70.00 | Feb 1 | Apr 1 |
| $80.00 | Apr 1 | Jul 15 | |
| $90.00 | Jul 15 | Aug 10 | |
| Aqua / Bike Long Course |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 52:21 | 42:36 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 572 | 1:33:54 | 15:20 |
Interested in this race?
| $70.00 |
| Feb 1 |
| Apr 1 |
| $80.00 | Apr 1 | Jul 15 |
| $90.00 | Jul 15 | Aug 11 |
| Paddling Short Course | $70.00 | Feb 1 | Apr 1 |
| $80.00 | Apr 1 | Jul 15 |
| $90.00 | Jul 15 | Aug 11 |
| Youth Triathlon (Ages 10-17) | $25.00 | Feb 1 | Aug 11 |
| Long Course Relay | $140.00 | Feb 1 | Apr 1 |
| $160.00 | Apr 1 | Jul 15 |
| $180.00 | Jul 15 | Aug 11 |
| Short Course Relay | $140.00 | Feb 1 | Apr 1 |
| $160.00 | Apr 1 | Jul 15 |
| $180.00 | Jul 15 | Aug 11 |
| Kids Triathlon (Ages 4-6) | $20.00 | Feb 1 | Aug 13 |
| Kids Triathlon Ages (7-8) | $20.00 | Feb 1 | Aug 13 |
| Kids Triathlon Ages (9-10) | $20.00 | Feb 1 | Aug 13 |
| The Veleker- 1st Timers Triathlon | $30.00 | Feb 1 | Aug 11 |
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 Location: South Park at the Registration Tent Time: 12PM-8PM DAY OF PACKET PICK-UP Date: Saturday, August 16th Location: South Park at the Registration Tent Time: 5:30 – 6:45 a.m. KID'S TRIATHLON PACKET PICK-UP: Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 Location: South Park at the Registration Tent Time: 12:00 PM-5:30 PM *You must pick-up your own packet & sign the USAT waiver