Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon

About the Event

We are excited to bring you the Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon presented by Trane Technolgies! This is a USAT sanctioned event in Davidson, NC. It features a 750 meter swim, 12.7 mile bike, and a 5K run. Located on the beautiful campus of Trane Technologies, it's a great triathlon for beginners and seasoned triathletes alike.

Swim:
The 750 meter swim features an in-water start with the water temperature historically being in the low 80’s so wetsuits are hardly ever permitted. The rectangular shaped course starts right at the lake front at the Trane Technologies Campus with the swim finish located only about 50 yards down the shore from the start location. The water is usually very flat as the course is situated in a protected area of the lake that is sheltered from the wind. Participants will be required to wear a swim cap that designates which wave they are in. We will provide the swim cap for you at packet pick up. The swim waves and start times will be posted in the Event Details which are posted the week of the event.

Bike:
The bike course is a 12.7 mile loop which begins and ends on the Trane Technologies Campus. The bike course completely avoids downtown Davidson and Davidson College areas. The bike course quickly becomes a ride through the rural roads of far north Mecklenburg County. The course is moderately hilly with a couple of decent size hills – though nothing too intimidating.

Run:
The run course takes place completely on the Trane Technologies Campus. The out and back course is also slightly hilly with lots of turns. If the temperatures are high – the run course will be hot – as shade is at a premium.

Races Offered

Age Group

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — Age Group

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Type — Water sports

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07:30

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$70.00

Aquabike

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — Aquabike

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Type — Water sports

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07:30

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$70.00

Club Collegiate

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — Club Collegiate

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Type — Water sports

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07:30

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$65.00

NCAA Draft Legal

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — NCAA Draft Legal

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Type — Water sports

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07:30

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$75.00

Novice

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — Novice

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Type — Water sports

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07:30

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$70.00

Relay Team

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — Relay Team

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Type — Water sports

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07:30

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$95.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Davidson.

thermostat Temperature

17.0° / 26.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.9° / 26.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:03

nightlight Sunset

19:26

About Davidson

Learn more about the host city, Davidson.

Davidson is a small college town in North Carolina. It is known primarily for its association with Davidson College, and is a suburb of Charlotte. It has 15,106 residents (2020), of whom some 1,800 are students at the college.