Waupaca Area Triathlon

About the Event

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Shadow Lake in downtown Waupaca—easy to find, hard to forget! Kick off your race with an out-and-back swim in in Shadow Lake. Then, gear up for an epic bike ride through the serene countryside southeast of Waupaca, where you'll breeze past sparkling lakes and rolling hills. Finish strong with a fast-paced run through the charming streets of downtown Waupaca, crossing the finish line in style!

Choose Your Challenge:

Long Course – for the ultimate test of endurance
Short Course – a fast and fun challenge
Paddling Course – paddle your way through scenic waters
Aqua/Bike – swim and bike your way to victory
Youth Race – designed for our next generation of athletes

Kids Triathlon – SWIM, BIKE, RUN: Children ages 4-10 welcome!

August 14, 2026 at 6:00pm

Races Offered

Kids Triathlon (Ages 4-6)

Aug 14, 2026

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Distance — Kids Triathlon (Ages 4-6)

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Type — Multisports

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18:00

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$20.00

Kids Triathlon Ages (7-8)

Aug 14, 2026

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Distance — Kids Triathlon Ages (7-8)

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Type — Multisports

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18:00

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$20.00

Kids Triathlon Ages (9-10)

Aug 14, 2026

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Distance — Kids Triathlon Ages (9-10)

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Type — Multisports

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18:00

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$20.00

Aqua / Bike Long Course

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — Aqua / Bike Long Course

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Type — Multisports

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07:00

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$70.00

Long Course

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — Long Course

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Type — Multisports

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07:00

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$70.00

Long Course Relay

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — Long Course Relay

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Type — Multisports

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07:00

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$140.00

Paddling Short Course

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — Paddling Short Course

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Type — Multisports

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07:00

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$70.00

Short Course

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — Short Course

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Type — Multisports

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07:00

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$70.00

Short Course Relay

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — Short Course Relay

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Type — Multisports

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07:00

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$140.00

The Veleker- 1st Timers Triathlon

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — The Veleker- 1st Timers Triathlon

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Type — Multisports

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07:00

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$30.00

Youth Triathlon (Ages 10-17)

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — Youth Triathlon (Ages 10-17)

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Type — Multisports

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07:00

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$25.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

15.6° / 25.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.0° / 25.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 26m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:00

nightlight Sunset

19:58

About Waupaca

Learn more about the host city, Waupaca.

Waupaca is a quaint town of just under 6,000 people (2019) in Northeast Wisconsin. It sits between the Crystal River and Tomorrow River, both of which feed off the Chain O' Lakes. In summer months, the town and outlying areas are a huge tourist attraction, bringing visitors and seasonal cottage owners.