
Lake Logan International Triathlon
August 6 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
- This event has passed.
1500 meter Swim, 24 mile Bike, 6.2 mile Run
Thank you to all who supported this great event on a beautiful weekend. We could not have done it without our amazing volunteers, public safety team and sponsors. Until next year!
Details
- Date:
- August 6
- Time:
- 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Event Category:
- Triathlon
Venue
- Lake Logan Episcopal Center
- 154 Suncrest Mill Road
Canton, NC 28716 United States + Google Map - View Venue Website
Race Information
Individuals: $70 (11/1/22 – 12/31/22). $85 (1/1/23 – 7/31). $100 ( 8/1 – race day)
Relays: $135 (11/1/22 – 12/31/22). $160 (1/1/23 – 7/31). $200 (8/1 – race day)
Aquabike: $60 (11/1/22 – 7/31/23). $75 (8/1 – race day)
Entry fee does not include swag (race shirt or other). You may purchase one for $15 during online registration.
You must be a current USA Triathlon member and present a current USAT membership card at packet-pickup. Those who don’t have their card or who are not USAT members, must purchase a one-day membership for $15.
Minimum Age
You must be 13 years old to participate in the Lake Logan International Triathlon.
Saturday, August 5, 4:00-7:00 pm – Lake Logan Episcopal Center
Sunday, August 6, 5:00-6:30 am – Lake Logan Episcopal Center
Swim – The swim will start at the dock and follow a clock-wise, rectangular course finishing at the beach. Athletes will then run on a combination of grass and payment (approximately .1 mile) to T1. An area will be provided near the beach for athletes to place shoes for the run to TA.
Lake Logan International Swim Course Map
Bike – Athletes will run their bike out of transition to Lake Logan Road before mounting and beginning the bike leg. The course will take them east to Canton before returning through Clyde and Bethel. The bike course has approximately 2,257 feet of elevation gain.
Lake Logan International Bike Course Map
Lake Logan Bike Course Cue Sheet (all races)
Run – The run course is an out and back course on Lake Logan Road west of Lake Logan. Once returning to the LLEC, runners will complete a lap in the grass field behind the transition area before proceeding to the finish line. There is an elevation gain on the outward half of the course of 199′.
There are two aid stations on the run course serving water and Gatorade.
Photos – Courtesy of our friend, Paul King
2021 Sprint & International Run Photos – Part 1
2021 Sprint & International Run Photos – Part 2
2021 Sprint & International Run Photos – Part 3
Stuff
Everyone who completes the Lake Logan International will receive a very cool medal at the finish line.
We recognize that most triathletes have a lot of race shirts so we are making this year’s swag item an a la carte item for purchase. The whole package is priced at $15 and may be purchased during online registration.
Lodging at Lake Logan
There is a 2-night minimum for the Triathlon event. Please see the available options, rates, and details below.
Lodging Options: rate is per night, meals not included, taxes additional
Field Camping – $25 (port-o-potty and water available, shared firepit, one dorm open for showers, one tent and one vehicle only, no RV’s)
RV – $35 (Boon-docking for small RVs (no larger than 20 feet) and pop-ups are allowed. There are no hookups and no dumping. Generators may be used for up to three hours per day between 8 AM and 6 PM.)
Dorms – $35 (one bed/bunk, shared space and bathroom with other guests that are also participating in the racing event, three rooms in the dorm – one female, one male, one mixed)
Cabins
1 bedroom/1 bathroom (sleeps 1-2) = $147 (Chestnut-room 2 available), (Retreat House-shared cabin with 7 individual rooms available, lower level rooms 4, 5 and 7 have one queen and one twin bed)
2 bedroom/1 bathroom (sleeps 4) = $257 (Mimosa)
4 bedroom/4 bathroom = $557 (Sunburst)
Meal Service: per adult (different prices for youth and children-advise age), per meal, taxes additional, options (i.e. to-go, dine in) and schedule to be advised one week prior to the event
Breakfast = $13.50 (to go/boxed available with advance notice, pick up 6:00-8:00 a.m. on day of race)
Lunch = $16.80
Dinner = $23.00
To make reservations at the event venue, please call (828) 646-0095 or email jen@lakelogan.org.
Other Lodging Options
Please go to http://visitncsmokies.com/accommodations/ for more visitor options while in Haywood County.
Swimming/Boating
Lake Logan is a private lake. Stay tuned for details regarding participant use of the lake on race weekend.
After your race please join us for light snacks near the covered stage. This is near the finish area so you can watch the race finish while you relax. This will also be the site of the awards ceremony.
For the sake of your fellow competitors, please do not remove your bike from transition until 10 AM. This will allow everyone to compete under the same conditions.
Awards will be awarded to the top 3 male and female in the following age groups:
Advanced, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, Clydesdale (Males 220 pounds and over), Master Clydesdale, Athena (Females 165 pounds and over), Novice, Aquabike
Awards will be presented to each member of the top three relay teams in the Mixed Relay category.
Cash awards from the Todd Stien Memorial, in honor of the winner of the first Lake Logan Triathlon, will be made as follows:
1st Overall (male and female) – $250, 2nd Overall (male and female) – $150, 3rd Overall (male and female) – $100.
Note: Your age group will be determined by your age on December 31, 2023.
The race will utilize chip timing. Swimmers will be provided a strap to attach to their ankles and volunteers will remove the strap after the race.
Triathlon participants will receive 5 splits; aquabike participants will receive three splits.
All athletes and spectators should park in the Athlete Parking area located across the bridge and on the left once you arrive at Lake Logan. There is no athlete or bike dropoff’s. Please follow the directions of the volunteers.
Glory Hound Events and Set Up Events have a no refund policy.
Race organizers reserve the right to alter, postpone or cancel the race in the interest of participant and/or public safety.
2023 – – Scroll down the Results Set to find your race and category
2022 – Scroll down the Results Set to find your race and category
2021 – Scroll down the Results Set to find your race and category
2018: Overall Men Overall Women
2017: Overall Men Overall Women
2016: Overall Men Overall Women
2015: Overall Men Overall Women
Event volunteers are being provided by organizations from across the area. If you have a non-profit with strong membership looking for a fundraiser, please email greg@gloryhoundevents.com to see how you can be involved.
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