Lake Lanier is an ideal place for triathlons because of its flat water surrounded by great cycling and jogging terrain.
Lake Lanier Islands Triathlon Festival
Held every year in June at the Lake Lanier Island resort, the Triathlon Festival is aimed at inexperienced triathlon participants. They hold two separate races:
Athletes begin with an easy 1/4 mile swim at the beach adjacent to the water park, they will then mount their bikes for a 12 mile ride which is comprised of one loop starting and finishing at Lake Lanier Islands. The 3 mile run routes take athletes out and back from the same transition zone as the swim to bike transition zone located at Lake Lanier Islands.
Iron Girl Atlanta Women’s Triathlon
The Iron Girl Atlanta Women’s Triathlon is also held at the Lake Lanier Islands. The event includes a 1/3 Mile swim, 18 Mile bike and 3 Mile run. This event is much more competitive than the Triathlon Festival and attracts some of the very best triathletes from across the United States.