THE 16th ANNUAL WHIDBEY ISLAND TRIATHLON
will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012

Online registration is through

Swim scenic Goss Lake, bike country roads with views of Saratoga Passage and run the trails of Community Park. Open to the first 300 swimmers. 10:00am start.

(Ages 16 – 100 and counting) This is a great first triathlon and a fun event for veteran triathletes.  This very scenic course starts with a half mile swim in beautiful Goss Lake. Leaving the lake on your bike, you’ll begin the 19.5 mile ride through paved county roads. The bike course is hilly with views of Saratoga Passage and the North Cascades. Finish with a 3.8 mile run through forest trails at Community Park and on county roads. Chip timing and friendly volunteers.  This event has limited space and has filled up with a long wait list the past 3 years, so register early!

Individual Fee: $75
Team Fee: $145

To view the results of the 2011 Whidbey Island Triathlon, click here.
Athlete photos taken during the 2011 Whidbey Island Triathlon are available for viewing and purchase at AEP.exposuremanager.com.
To view past articles on the Whidbey Island Triathlon, click here.

Race Results:
2010 • 2009 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006 • 2005 • 2004 • 2003 • 2002 • 2001 • 2000 • 1999 • 1998 • 1997

To view the overall race course map and the individual courses, click on the links below:

Bike Course
Run Course
Swim Course
Course Map

For information on accommodations on Whidbey Island, click here.

To view photos of the 2010 triathlon, click here.

Open Water Practice Sessions and Swim Workouts

Meet Thursday evenings to practice open water techniques and master the open water! Open water swimming presents unique challenges over swimming in a pool. Swimming in the lakes of South Whidbey is a delightful experience when the challenges of open water are managed. Whether you are a new swimmer, a triathlete, or interested in endurance swimming, come learn techniques to master the open water. The Open Water Practice Sessions are also designed to lead up to the Whidbey Island Triathlon.
All sessions will include a significant workout in a safe situation. Content, after it is introduced, is practiced in subsequent sessions. For the Mini Mock Tri, you’ll swim a distance roughly that of the Whidbey Tri, bike and run abbreviated. Allow more time for this session. Limit 12 people per week for practices and up to 20 for July 28th Mini Mock Tri. The instruction team is comprised of active triathletes, very experienced Master swimmers and Red Cross certified instructors. No lifeguard will be on duty.

Sighting & Drafting: Thu, Jun 30, 5:45 - 7:00pm
Group Swims & Starts: Thu, Jul 7, 5:45 - 7:00pm
Bouys: Thu, Jul 14, 5:45 - 7:00pm
Triathlon Transitions: Thu, Jul 21, 5:45 - 7:00pm
Mini Mock Tri: Thu, Jul 28, 5:45 - 7:00pm
Review & Practice Swim: Thu, Aug 4, 5:45 - 7:00pm

Location: Goss Lake public access beach
Ages: Adults 18+
Fee: $15/session (except the Mini Mock Tri which is $20) or $60 for the entire series!

A couple additional sessions in the sound will be scheduled during July for swimmers who wish to consider joining the Whidbey Adventure Swim. You should be a very experienced swimmer if you wish to consider this event in the sound. For more information, please email openwaterinfo@swhidbey.org or visit our openwater website at ow.swhidbey.org.

On Deck!

Daddy & Daughter Ball
March 3rd

Snowrider for Youth and Adults
beginning January 2012

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