the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The Sprint at the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival in western New York combines a 750-metre swim round the island off The Camp at Findley, a hilly bike loop of just over 23 kilometres and a flat 5K along the shore. The festival is in its ninth year in 2027, run by Wilson Endurance Sports, and has no cut-off times.
Course & Elevation
The bike loop of just over 23 kilometres is hilly: about 300 metres of climbing in six short ramps with pitches around eleven percent, flat stretches between them, and no aid on the course.
The run is a flat 5-kilometre out-and-back along the shoreline road with three aid stations. After the swim in the quiet lake, T1 sends you onto the bike, and T2 brings you back to the same spot on the shore.
Pacing Strategy
The swim in the quiet lake is not the place to win time – swim evenly and stay relaxed. The race is decided on the hilly bike: whoever rides the short ramps too hard loses more on the flat run than they gained on the climbs.
The run along the shore is the fastest part of the day. Ease into the first minutes after transition and build from the turnaround.
Training plan for the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival: 12-week build
Train open-water swimming with sighting on buoys, repeated climbs of one to three minutes on rolling roads on the bike, and tempo work on flat tarmac for the run. Regular brick runs straight off the bike are the key building block, because switching from the hills to the flat lakeshore road demands a quick change of rhythm.
Bike course
23.24 km · +305mCourse Map
Profile Parameters
Slope Distribution
Climbs on Route
| Start (km) | Length | Ø Gradient | Max Gradient | Elev Gain | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM 2.1 | 0.5 km | 6.9% | 10.9% | +36m | — |
| KM 3.7 | 0.6 km | 6.0% | 9.8% | +35m | — |
| KM 6.6 | 0.6 km | 6.2% | 11.3% | +36m | — |
| KM 7.5 | 0.4 km | 4.6% | 8.4% | +19m | — |
| KM 9.4 | 0.5 km | 5.9% | 10.9% | +28m | — |
| KM 15.9 | 0.6 km | 5.3% | 6.8% | +33m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
Course as GPX
Download the Sprint Triathlon — Bike course as a GPX file for your watch or bike computer.
Run course
5 km · +31mCourse Map
Profile Parameters
Slope Distribution
Course as GPX
Download the Sprint Triathlon — Run course as a GPX file for your watch or bike computer.
Adaptive race preparation
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival?
the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival is 28.99 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
What is the profile of the bike course at the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival?
The bike course at the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival is classified as Rolling, averaging 13.4 vertical metres per kilometre. 37% of the route is flat, 27% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 4% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the bike course at the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival have?
The hardest climb on the bike course at the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival starts at kilometre 2.2, runs for 0.5 km at an average of 6.9% and gains 36 metres. 6 climbs are mapped in total.
Is there a GPX file for the the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival course?
Yes. Each leg of the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival is on this page as its own free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival?
Preparation for the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival should account for 28.99 km, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival?
The pacing strategy for the Findley Lake Triathlon Festival should reflect 28.99 km and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Findley Lake Triathlon Festival take place?
Findley Lake Triathlon Festival takes place on July 25, 2027.
Where does Findley Lake Triathlon Festival take place?
Findley Lake Triathlon Festival takes place in Findley Lake, NY, United States.
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