Young Life Triathlon - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota - Triathlon

The Young Life Triathlon is a Triathlon race in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota consisting of a Olympic and Sprint.

YoungLife invites you to take part in this exciting event. With a top-notch staff, energetic volunteers and an extraordinary location, you can be sure this is one triathlon you won't want to miss! The Long Course is Olympic length, and consists of a 1½k swim in Detroit Lake, a 40k bike ride through the beautiful (and hilly!) Minnesota Lakes Country, and a 10k run out to Dunton Locks Park and back via the scenic Pelican River trail. The Sprint Course will include a 500 meter swim, 20k bike and 5k run on parts of the same course as the Olympic course. This is a great introductory course for those new to the sport or not ready for the more challenging race. The Long Course is Olympic length, and consists of a 2 mile paddle for both the SUP and Kayak divisions in Detroit Lake, a 40k bike ride through the beautiful (and hilly!) Minnesota Lakes Country, and a 10k run out to Dunton Locks Park and back via the scenic Pelican River trail. The Sprint Course will include a 2 mile paddle for both the SUP and Kayak divisions in Detroit Lake, 20k bike and 5k run on parts of the same course as the Olympic course. Both events have a relay option to them, so gather your friends and family and make it a team event! This is a great event for people who are not interested in the swimming portion of the Triathlon.