Lakes Country Triathlon

About the Event

The Kiwanis Club of Baxter and Sertoma Club is proud to continue the tradition of this beautiful and exciting triathlon. The Brainerd Lakes area has long been a great vacation destination and have one of the premier Sprint Triathlons. The Lakes Country Triathlon continues to build into one of the best triathlons in the state. We hope you will enjoy the great bike course that is over the river and through the woods. It is a beautiful ride with very little traffic.

COURSE

The race begins with a 1/4-mile swim in quiet Whipple Lake (known for its calm waters), then switches to a 13.6-mile bike through the rolling hills surrounding the Baxter/Brainerd Lakes area and ends with a very flat 3.2 mile run through a quiet residential area. The Lakes Country Triathlon is a great race for beginners or seasoned veterans.

All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. Bike certified hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited and will be monitored closely. No listening devices are allowed on the bike course and are strongly discouraged on the run course for safety reasons.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration will close on Thursday, August 27th at 11:59 pm. Race day registrations will be allowed. Orders received after Friday August 14th at 11:59 pm will not receive a T-shirt. Please register early.

Proceeds raised from this event will be put back into the community to benefit the youth in the Brainerd Lakes Area and other charities.

SAFE EVENT STANDARDS:

As we get closer to the event, we will be monitoring recommendations from the CDC and MDH to develop a plan to ensure a safe event. We will work closely with our city and county officials on implementing that plan. More details will be posted on our website as we get closer to the event.

Additional Donations to help the children in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota, and beyond are greatly appreciated. Click the Donate button at the upper left of the screen. Thank you very much!

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Races Offered

Individual Triathlon

Aug 30, 2026

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Distance — Individual Triathlon

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$60.00

Team Relay

Aug 30, 2026

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Distance — Team Relay

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$85.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Baxter.

thermostat Temperature

16.2° / 25.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.6° / 24.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 20m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:17

nightlight Sunset

20:23

About Baxter

Learn more about the host city, Baxter.

Baxter is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,612 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.