HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!!
When is HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!!?
HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!! takes place on Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Helena, MT.
What distances does HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!! offer?
HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!! offers 9 events: 5K Fun Run, Super Sprint Tri, Sprint Aquabike, Sprint Duathlon, Sprint Team, Sprint Solo, Olympic Team, Olympic Solo triathlon, Virtual Tri/Du/Aquabike.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Fun Run | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Super Sprint Tri | 9.75 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sprint Aquabike | 12.11 mi | $60.00 | Register |
| Sprint Duathlon | 15.1 mi | $60.00 | Register |
| Sprint Team | 15.21 mi | $150.00 | Register |
| Sprint Solo | 15.21 mi | $70.00 | Register |
| Olympic Team | 30.4 mi | $250.00 | Register |
| Olympic Solo triathlon | 30.4 mi | $85.00 | Register |
| Virtual Tri/Du/Aquabike | — | $30.00 | Register |
How much does HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!! cost?
Registration for HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!! starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!! held?
HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!! is held in Helena, MT at Spring Meadow Lake State Park.
About HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri) Triathlon/Aqua-bike/Duathlon/Super Sprint beginner race!!
Located half way between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Come and swim in a spring-fed man-made lake. Road bike on two lane roads RECENTLY RECONSTRUCTED. There will be sheriffs out there for your safety. Run a flat fast course on trail. Enjoy wonderful people and beautiful scenery. Aqua-bike and duathlon sprint distance offered. Super Sprint beginner race!!
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE - $30 any race/distance except the Fun Run. Receive a medal. T-shirt available until May 31. click "View All Events"
Everyone registered for the triathlon, duathlon or aqua-bike will receive a post-race meal, shirt, finishers medal and age group award up to 3rd place.
The Fun Run is an economical race organized as a fundraiser. All 5K participants will receive a finishers medal.
All net proceeds go to charity. Example: $2,000 has been donated to the Prickly Pear Land Trust, $1,300 to Queen City Wheel House, over $500 to Helena Food Share as well as contributions to other great causes in our community.
The Course
.9 mile swim in Spring Meadow Lake - swimming along the shore of a small lake.
11.6 miles road course.
5K run in the Ten Mile trail system.
Packet Pickup
Capital City Health Club - 1280 Montana Ave. 4 pm - 6 pm Saturday July 12.
If you live or are staying in Helena, please pick up your packet at this time. There will be packet pick-up for those coming in Sunday morning at the race venue.
Bike Course Map
Super Sprint - to the turn around on Birdseye and back
Sprint = 1 loop.
Olympic = 2 loops.
Run Course Map
Super Sprint = A shortened loop
Sprint = 1 loop.
Olympic = 2 loops.
Swim Course Map
Super Sprint = across to first buoy and back to exit
Sprint = 1 loop.
Olympic = 2 loops.
Race Rules
NO HEADPHONES ARE ALLOWED ON ANY PART OF THE COURSE
On the bike, regular road rules apply:
- Do not cross the double yellow
- Do not ride side by side
- No drafting off the bike in front of you
- All passing is on the left and must be done within 15 seconds
- If passed, the overtaken cyclist must move out of the drafting zone
General Conduct. At or during an event, or while at the event site, all participants must:
a. Act in compliance with these Competitive Rules;
b. Conduct themselves in a manner that is not offensive in any way to fellow participants, spectators, officials or
volunteers and is considered reasonable and acceptable in the community;
c. Treat all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators with fairness, respect and courtesy;
d. Refrain from the use of abusive language or conduct; and
e. After violating any of the Competitive Rules, report such violation to the Head Referee or retire from the
event.
Knowledge of the Course. The responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed course rests with each
participant.
The course will be marked, but it is still the responsibility of the athlete to know the course.