Minocqua Wisconsin Announces New Triathlon. On Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7:30 am, join hundreds of Triathletes at the edge of Lake Minocqua, a brand-new event for the Midwest as Minocqua hosts the Minocqua Triathlon. Offering sprint distance events, the swim, bike and run courses will challenge athletes among the woods & waters of the scenic Northwoods.

“Minocqua has been known for its great events for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts and now we have a great triathlon,” said Chamber Director Diane Hapka. "We welcome participants with our signature triathlon -- "See Me Tri" The Minocqua Triathlon. Our downtown waterfront location makes this event perfect for spectators, and provides great opportunities for volunteers who want to be part of a triathlon event.”

Race Director Andrew Teichmiller explains the course. "The triathlon will be staged at Torpy Park with all the transitions near the band shell, on the banks of Lake Minocqua. The swim will be an out & back. The bike course will close the south bound outer lane of Hwy 51 and continue through wooded back roads. The run will be on the historic & scenic Bearskin Trail.

The swim course will parallel Lake Minocqua. Volunteers in kayaks & pontoon boats will provide safety for athletes during the swim portion of the race.

After a 25 yard jog from Torpy Beach, triathletes start a rolling and challenging bike ride. Spectacular wooded ride with rolling terrain witha mix of technical turns & long straight a ways.

After finishing the bike course, athletes will don their jogging shoes and run 10k on crushed granite surface on the Bearskin Trail. A gala finish line welcomes athletes with a celebration, -- music, food and beverages – for athletes, friends, families and spectators.

Awards Presented to

Open Age Group Division
Overall Male: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
Overall Female: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place

Open Age Groups
Male & Female: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place in each of the following age groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50--59, 60-69, 70+

Open Relay Team Division
Overall Male Team: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
Overall Female Team: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
Overall Coed Team: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place

10 Things to Make a Great Triathlon

To assure a safe and fun event for you & your fellow triathletes, please adhere to the following:

  1. Read the information on this web site in its entirety.
  2. Listen to the Course Talk carefully, and make sure to get answers to all your race-related questions.
  3. Arrive early! There will be long lines on race morning.
  4. Arrive at the transition area early!  If you get there late, you may be shut out & prevented from racing. Allow lots of time for parking, getting to the site and getting your bike into transition.
  5. Remember to bring along (2) water bottles already filled for the bike. There will be water stations on the bike course but arrive prepared. Bring water to drink on the way to the race & before the race.
  6. Take every opportunity to hydrate during the race. Do not rely on thirst to tell you when to drink. While biking, do not toss empty water bottles on the course. If you would like a second water bottle, you will need to add a second bottle-cage to your bike. Water bottles on the road are a safety hazard.
  7. If you get into trouble in the swim roll onto your back and raise an arm in the air. If you experience mechanical difficulties during the bike carefully pull over to the right so as not to endanger other athletes. Then pull your bike up to the shoulder and wait for a sag vehicle. Repairs should not be made on the course unless you are out of the bicycle lanes.
  8. Keep to the right at all times on the bike course unless in the immediate act of passing. Always pass on the Left and then move immediately back to the left lane once you are sure you have safely cleared the cyclist you were passing. Use your voice to call out to people that you are passing and look over your shoulder before making a passing move. NO WALKMAN’S, DISCMAN'S or IPODS ON THE BIKE OR RUN COURSE!!!
  9. After finishing be respectful of other athletes in the race. Please treat other athletes at least as well as you would like to be treated.

  10. Have fun, be organized and stay safe.