Race Description

The KING PINE TRIATHLON SPRINT DISTANCE is the perfect season opener for veterans of the sport looking to dust off the cobwebs as well as a beginners looking to experience their first race. Designed with beginners in mind (2009 race had a field of 50% first timers), the race begins with a 1/3 mile swim in the crystal waters of Purity Lake. This time of year, water temperatures range in the low to mid 60's. A wetsuit is not mandatory, but recommended. Scenic roadways of Madison and Freedom N.H. make up the 12.5 mile Fit Werx Bike Course. Enjoy the beautiful rolling landscape on the newly paved road system. Fit Werx will be providing on site / course support. Complete your race with a 3.8 mile run around Purity Lake's trail and road system. The event is open to all ability groups age 14 and up.

A RELAY TEAM Division is also available . Put together a team with family, friends or co-workers. Interested in joining a team? Looking for a team mate? We can help!

The DUATHLON is available for the land lovers. We will bus you to the race start 2 miles from the transition area. Upon entering the transition area you will join the other athletes to complete the bike and run course. The Duathlon Division is open to all ability groups age 14 and up.

The YOUTH TRIATHLON now has 2 divisions:

A SEEDLING Division is open to everyone ages 6 - 10. The race will begin with a 50 yd swim in the crystal waters of Purity Lake. Red Cross certified lifeguards will be present and a guardian may accompany the swimmer. A 1 ½ mile mountain bike ride contained on the private property of the Purity Spring Resort will follow. Before collecting your custom finisher's award you will need to complete a ½ mile run contained in the base of the King Pine Ski Area.

A SAPLING Division is open to everyone ages 11-15. The race will begin with a 100yd swim in the crystal waters of Purity Lake. Red Cross certified lifeguards will be present. A 3 mile mountain bike ride will follow. Before collecting your custom finisher's award you will need to complete a 1 mile run contained in the base of the King Pine Ski Area.

The FAMILY TRIATHLON is open to all families and will host 2 divisions. Division 1 will feature 2 youth (ages 6-14) and 1 adult (ages 15 - up). Division 2 will feature 1 youth (ages 6-14) and 2 adults (ages 15-up). The race will begin with a 100yd swim in the crystal waters of Purity Lake. Red Cross certified lifeguards will be present. A 3 mile mountain bike ride will follow. Before collecting your custom finisher's award you will need to complete a 1 mile run contained in the base of the King Pine Ski Area. Awards will be given to each team participant.