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Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge Presented by Saint Clare's Health

Hopatcong, New Jersey, United States

calendar_today 12 Sep, 2026

sell $40.00 – $90.00

About the Event

Lake Hopatcong “Tri”s Harder
Join us for the 3rd Annual Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge, presented by Saint Clare’s Health! Whether you’re going solo or racing as a team, this event is all about pushing yourself, cheering each other on, and celebrating the strength of our community.

Sprint Triathlon Distances:

400m Swim
12.5 Mile Bike
3.1 Mile Run
Your Registration Includes:

A super-soft race shirt
Finisher's Medal

Course Overview:
Start with a 400-meter open water swim at Crescent Cove Beach in Hopatcong. From there, hit the road for a beautiful AND challenging 12.5-mile bike course through the Northwood section of town and into Jefferson before looping back. Finish strong with a 3.1-mile out-and-back run along Lakeside Blvd to Maxim Glen and back—where a big finish line celebration awaits.

Support the Cause – Fundraising Perks:
We’re proud to support our local Lake area PBAs. Raise $150 or more and score a ridiculously comfy, ultra-fabulous race sweater courtesy of Live Run Give LLC. It’s our way of saying thanks for going the extra mile.

About Lake Hopatcong:
Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater lake in New Jersey—a year-round destination for boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and more. With 45 miles of shoreline, you’ll find marinas, waterfront dining, public beaches, and a laid-back vibe just 40 miles from NYC. It’s the perfect spot for a race-cation or a quick escape.

Benefiting:
Hopatcong PBA – proudly supporting those who serve our community every day.

Races Offered

AquaBike

Sep 12, 2026

straighten

Distance — AquaBike

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

07:30

sell

$80.00

Relay

Sep 12, 2026

straighten

Distance — Relay

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

07:30

sell

$40.00

Sprint Triathlon

Sep 12, 2026

straighten

Distance — Sprint Triathlon

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

07:30

sell

$90.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

14.1° / 22.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.7° / 21.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:39

nightlight Sunset

19:06

About Hopatcong

Learn more about the host city, Hopatcong.

Hopatcong is a borough in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 14,362, a decrease of 785 (−5.2%) from the 2010 census count of 15,147, which in turn reflected a decline of 741 (−4.7%) from the 15,888 counted in the 2000 census.