Southern Tier Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series #3

Welcome to the beautiful lakeside community of Cassadaga, NY.   Just off of I-90, one hour south of Buffalo, NY and 1 hour north of Erie, PA.  Join us for a triathlon we think you will find challenging and a whole lot of fun!  Great for individuals and relay teams of all levels.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club (STTC) Summer Tri Series

Super Sprint: 400m swim, 13 mile bike and 2 mile run.  

Paratriathletes are welcome!   AquaBike option offered to individuals only, not relay teams.

This is registration for Race #3 ONLY.  If you are interested in signing up for all three races of the series, or Race #1 and/or Race #2, please click here

If you are registering for a Relay Team, please click HERE

Race just one of this three-race series or all three.  Points are earned at every race and the Champion down to place #5, male/female, are honored at the end of the  season.

Extremely beginner friendly.  NO CUT-OFF TIMES.  You will never be the only "first-timer" at the race.   

Great sharpener for experienced racers. 

The race can be entered as a relay team of 2 or 3 members; each completing 1-2 of the event legs. 

To enter as a Relay Team CLICK HERE

1.  I have never done a triathlon before.  Am I crazy?

A. NO.  This series is absolutely perfect for first-timers.  You will find the courses well marked so it's pretty impossible to get lost.  The seasoned triathletes were all there once too.  You will find them incredibly helpful and friendly at our events.  If you have specific questions please feel free to reach out to us via email or text. 

2.  Is there a cut off time?  What if I am really slow.

A. NO cut off times.  We will be there to cheer you in as you get to the Finish Line. 

3. Do I need a wetsuit?

A.  NO.  We recommend them but they are not necessary.  Several of our participants do not wear one.  And, if you have one, it doesn't matter if it is full sleeve, sleeveless, etc...whatever you are most comfortable in.  **Please DO NOT wear a wetsuit for the first time on race day.  Practice is important.

4. What if I am a really slow swimmer.  Will you pull me out of the race?

A.   NO.  No cut off times.  We have certified lifeguards and several volunteers in kayaks in the water.  You may rest next to a kayaker, float on your back, use a personal life buoy for comfort.  

5.  Is it ok if we bring our dog?

***Dogs are prohibited from being brought to the race.  If you, or any family member, or your spectators, bring a dog to the race, we will disqualify the athlete.  NO refunds.

Dogs are not allowed into the beach area.

 A race is not a place for the family pet.  This is for the safety of our participants, their families, and your dog as well.   If you have never been chased, wildly barked at, or bitten by a dog while cycling or running then consider yourself one of the lucky ones.  Dogs and bikes and runners do not mix and to eliminate any fear,  or the possibility of accidents, we insist that dogs not be brought to the race site.  Your dog may be very well-behaved, but this is not the place for them.  

Thank you for your understanding and for enforcing this with your family and friends.

7.  I don't have a specific triathlon bike or even a very nice road bike.  Are there bike requirements?

A. No worries.  We have had several folks race on a hybrid, a mountain bike or even a 10-speed.  Your handlebars cannot have open ends due to safety.  

A helmet is an absolute MUST! 

8.   Can my friend run alongside me to pace my run and keep me company?

A.  NO.  No-one other than registered athletes on the course.

9.  I may need to walk some of that run course.  Will the aid station and finish line still be up?

 A.  Yes.  NO cut off time.  Period.  

*please note that there are no discounts given off of the early bird rates

This is just some of what it means to us when we say Athlete Centered Racing:

• Pre-race; you will hear back from Mark H. Wilson - Race Director or Tonia H. Wilson - Race Administrator within 24 hours when you send us an email or text and we will do our best to accommodate you.
   
• The Athlete Guide is published early so that you have time to understand parking, check-in, race rules, etc and time to ask questions if you don't so that you are prepared on race day.
   
• Race day; we will provide ample signage so that you can find your way around the venue and on the courses.  It's pretty hard to get lost on one of our courses. 
   
• Time; everyone's time is important.  Our races will start on time. Please respect that both for yourself and for the others racing with us. 
   
• Friendly, non-threatening atmosphere; you will be treated with respect, welcomed and appreciated.  We ask that you treat us and our volunteers and staff the same.  
   
• Size of races; our largest triathlon will not be over 350 participants by choice.  We like the small field of athletes so that we can make it a fun and safe experience for everyone. 
   
• On-course support; this is a biggie for us! On any of our run courses you will find the following items; Hammer Nutrition Gels, HEED and Endurolytes, water, (ice if a hot day), first aid kit.  For the larger races (OnondagaMan and CassadagaMan) you will find an aid station on every mile of the run with Coke, candy, chips/pretzels, and fruit.  You never know what you will need at that moment and neither do we, but it will be there in case you do.  It may be self-serve as we don't always have enough volunteers to cover all of them, but it will be there for you.
   
• Environment; ample trash and recycle containers at the race site and on course.  We ask that you do your best to help us. Our biggest pet peeve is littering!  Please don't do it. (We have and will DQ you) Hold on to it until you can dispose of it properly. Pay attention to which container you are using.  And, as you leave the race site, please take care of the race site as if it were your own backyard.  
   
• Post-race; FOOD! Real food.  Each race is different, whether it's pancakes made by the Race Director, potluck picnic, pizza delivered, or grilled burgers and dogs. Chicken Broth on cold days.  Beer Zone by our amazing sponsors at Southern Tier Brewing Company. You will walk away not just with a race under your belt, but a fun, fulfilling after-party for you and your spectators.

We are proud of our races and what we offer to our participants.  We are not out to make millions; just to make a living while creating something that gives you an opportunity to accomplish great things.  We love the friends and family that have been created by our events.  When we say a Wilson Endurance Sports event is Grass-roots, Athlete Centered racing, we truly mean it.  

400YD swim in the calm and lovely Lower Lake of the Cassadaga Lakes.

From the sandy shore, with an in-water start, we swim out around the pontoon boat and back.

You are welcome to use a personal swim buoy for your own comfort.  We ask that you begin at the back of the pack so as not to interfere with other racers. 

It’s hilly, really fun and a great challenge for every level rider.  

The 13 mile course is all right-hand turns.   

There are no aid stations on the bike course.  There will be one in transition.

STRAVA link to course

The 2 mile run begins as you run out of transition.  

Running along the lake, the course is mostly flat with one little “bump”, continue to the turn-around point and head back the same way to the finish line. 

Stocked aid station in transition and at the turn-around point with Hammer Nutrition products and water.

STRAVA link to course

Registering for all 3 races at once will give you a discount.  Does not apply if you register for each one separately.  For all 3 races, click here

 This is a USAT sanctioned event and all participants must be a current member or purchase one-day event coverage at registration. 

Any coupons or discount codes are not retroactive.  They must be used during your registration.  If you do not know if your Tri Club has a discount code, please ask your club administrator. 

FREE parking in a large lot 1/2 mile from race site.

You can easily ride your bike to the race site. You must always wear a helmet when riding your bike.

There is no drop-off at the race site.  Please do not drive onto Park Avenue.

No parking on Park Avenue or in any other areas.  Disqualifications will be given.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Wednesday - 2026;  August 5 

               - 3:00pm - 5:25pm -  Check-in & transition open

              - 5:30pm -  Pre-race meeting mandatory at the waterfront 

              - 5:45pm -  Race start    

DIVISIONS & AWARDS:

Triathlon - Top 3 Overall Male and Female; M/F 5 year age groups 19&U - 80+
Paratriathletes - Top 3 Overall Male and Female
AquaBike - Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Relay Teams - Top 3 Overall

POST RACE:

Race t-shirt (only guaranteed if registered prior to one month from race day)

Finisher Medal

Beer Zone supplied by Southern Tier Brewing Company (must be 21 years of age)

Pot luck picnic with all meats and paper products provided by Wilson Endurance Sports. Bring a dish to pass, or don't, but plan on staying for the fun anyway.  Family members are always included.

Wilson Endurance Sports strives to bring you a fun, challenging event in beautiful settings all around New York State and one in Connecticut.  We host a full calendar that can be viewed on the Races & Events page of our website.  Grass-roots, Athlete centered racing is what we are all about.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION FROM RUNSIGNUP AFTER REGISTERING YOUR SYSTEM MAY BE BLOCKING THE SITE.  RACE INFORMATION IS SENT FREQUENTLY FROM THIS EMAIL DOMAIN SO PLEASE DO WHAT IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS. 

RULES:

• Race is held Rain or Shine.
• Please do not bring dogs to the race site.  They are NOT ALLOWED within the park or surrounding the race site!
• There is NO refund for this event. However, with ADVANCE notice, you may defer to 2027. You must communicate with Tonia Wilson directly via email at WilsonEnduranceSports@gmai.com
• Please see REFUND POLICY 
• A full set of rules will be included in the Athlete Guide.
• Any questions on the course or race please contact Race Director, Mark H. Wilson, via email CoachMarkWilson@gmail.com or 914-466-9214.

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SPONSORS: Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a sponsor of this event or other Wilson Endurance Sports races?  Please view and download the sponsor information or contact Tonia Wilson at WilsonEnduranceSports@gmail.com or 716-353-1288

VOLUNTEERS:  We love and appreciate all of our volunteers. If you have someone that is coming with you to the event we ask that they look over our volunteer list and choose a task and time that would work for them.  When volunteers register early they will receive a race day t-shirt, free food, and entrance into the STBC Beer Garden. 

Thank you for racing with us.