Hoot Lake Triathlon: 30th Anniversary

The YMCA of the Northern Sky Hoot Lake Triathlon! 

The Vision:

The vision and goals of the 30th Annual Hoot Lake Triathlon are:

• Provide a great event for all tri-athletes
• Promote and enhance the sport of triathlons
• Support the LIVESTRONG program NEW to our Fergus Falls Branch

Event proceeds will support the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program in Fergus Falls, MN. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week physical activity program designed to help adult cancer survivors regain strength through exercise and connect with other survivors.

Date and Times: Sunday, July 26th, 2026

Packet Pickup will be available on the 25th at the YMCA in Fergus Falls, as well as before the race. 

The pre-Race meeting will be held at 7:30 AM sharp.

Cost:  
                Early registration--March 2nd- March 31th: | $80 Individual | $130 Relay Team

                Regular registration-- April 1st - July 5th: | $90 Individual | $150 Relay Team

                Late Registration-- July 5th - July 25th: | $100 Individual | $170 Relay Team {** Reminder that late registrants will NOT have a race shirt}

**You must be registered by July 5th to receive a race t-shirt. 

Course and Location:

Hoot Lake Public Access, 1 Mile NE of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1, Fergus Falls, MN

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 AM- 7:15 AM: Check-in and packet pick-up at Hoot Lake Public Access. All participants must be marked and attend the pre-race meeting at 7:30 AM. Vehicle access to the event space will close at 7:15.
8 AM: Race Start
AWARDS: Following the last finisher. Results will be posted on www.ymcanorthernsky.org/events/hoot-lake-triathlon and www.pickleevents.com. 

Race Requirements:
All participants will be marked with race numbers. Swimmers must wear swim caps (Provided by the YMCA). Wet suits are allowed. Bikers must wear ANSI-approved helmets. (There is no drafting on the bike course. ) Lifejackets are allowed.

Awards:
We will provide awards for the overall top three finishers for Men, Women, Men's Relay, Women's Relay and Coed Relay. We will also recognize the overall top finisher in the following divisions: 

• Ages 16 - 20
• Ages 21-30
• Ages 31-40
• Ages 41-50
• Ages 51-60
• Ages 61-70
• Ages 71 and over
• And MORE!!

Volunteers Wanted:
Not a racer? Consider volunteering and have a front row seat to all the actions. Sign Up to volunteer at https://ymcanorthernsky.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/42