City of Lakes Triathlon
When is City of Lakes Triathlon?
City of Lakes Triathlon takes place on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Santa Rosa, NM.
What distances does City of Lakes Triathlon offer?
City of Lakes Triathlon offers 7 events: Triathlon Sprint, Triathlon Olympic, Aqua Bike Sprint, Aqua Bike Olympic, Kids Splash and Dash, Triathlon Sprint RELAY, Triathlon Olympic RELAY.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triathlon Sprint | — | $95.00 | Register |
| Triathlon Olympic | — | $115.00 | Register |
| Aqua Bike Sprint | — | $85.00 | Register |
| Aqua Bike Olympic | — | $110.00 | Register |
| Kids Splash and Dash | — | $15.00 | Register |
| Triathlon Sprint RELAY | — | $160.00 | Register |
| Triathlon Olympic RELAY | — | $200.00 | Register |
How much does City of Lakes Triathlon cost?
Registration for City of Lakes Triathlon starts at $110.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is City of Lakes Triathlon held?
City of Lakes Triathlon is held in Santa Rosa, NM at 34.927678, -104.665106.
About City of Lakes Triathlon
City of Lakes Triathlon — Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Saturday, August 8 | Sprint + Olympic | Relay Teams + Aquabike
Kids Splash & Dash: Friday, August 7
Dive into one of New Mexico’s most fun summer race weekends in Santa Rosa—“the City of Natural Lakes.” The City of Lakes Triathlon (COLT) features a crystal-clear open-water swim in Twin Lake, a fast bike through classic high-desert scenery, and a run that brings the energy back to the water and the community. (And if you make a weekend of it, Santa Rosa’s famous Blue Hole is right there for post-race adventure.) saturdaywarriors.net+1
Choose your race
Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim / 12.4mi bike / 3.1mi run
Olympic Triathlon: 1500m swim / 24.9mi bike / 6.2mi run
Relay Teams (Sprint & Olympic): tag in friends for swim/bike/run teamwork
Aquabike (Sprint & Olympic): swim + bike for athletes skipping the run
Swim course: a 750m loop in Twin Lakes, completed once (Sprint) or twice (Olympic)
Kids Splash & Dash (Friday, August 7)
Kick off the weekend with a high-energy Splash & Dash for kids—short, age-appropriate distances that keep it fun, safe, and confidence-building. Bring the whole family and let the kids have their own finish-line moment. 100-yard swim and a 1-kilometer run for ages 6-10, and a 200-yard swim and a 2-kilometer run for ages 11-13.
Come race solo, race with friends, or race as a team—COLT is built for first-timers and seasoned triathletes alike.