Vermont Sun Triathlon June.
The June Vermont Sun Sprint Triathlon is the series' championship day: a 600-yard swim in clear Lake Dunmore, a 14-mile bike loop around the lake and Fern Lake, and 5 km on VT 53. Since 1986 Branbury State Park has opened the Vermont triathlon season here.
Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The swim is a single loop in Lake Dunmore. The organiser describes the water as usually calm and clear, about 8 feet deep on average, and the course never strays more than 70 yards from shore. Wetsuits are allowed, though with water at roughly 74 to 82 °F they are rarely needed. Kayakers guard the field.
After T1 the right-turn-only bike loop follows VT 53, drops into the Leicester valley, heads north on US 7 and climbs back to the park over a short rise of up to seven percent. The run is a shaded out-and-back on VT 53 with a small hill right at the start.
The organiser bills the June date as Vermont's USAT and VSGA state championship race, and the field is capped at 400. The race is USAT-sanctioned, directed by Steve Hare, who has raced triathlon since 1982, and for all its history keeps the feel of a small, friendly event on the state-park beach.
+213 m
+34 m
Bike course
22.53 km · +213 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 17.4 | 1 km | 5.6 % | 7.2 % | +56 m | — |
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.
Run course
5 km · +34 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|
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.
How to pace Vermont Sun Triathlon (June).
Settle into the race
In a sprint of this length the race is decided mainly on the bike, which makes up well over two thirds of your time. Swim the short loop briskly but without emptying yourself before T1, and use the first lakeside kilometres on the bike to settle breathing and heart rate.
Spread the effort
The key pacing call concerns the last six kilometres of the bike: the climb back to VT 53 comes late, and over-cooking it costs you twice on the first run kilometre, which also rises. On the run, spend everything you have left after the turnaround.
Finish strong
On championship day the front of the field is quick. Do not let it pull you into a swim or bike pace that is not yours.
Training plan for Vermont Sun Triathlon (June): 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
Age-group athletes take about 1:10 to 1:45 for the sprint. The effort sits close to threshold, with a spike on the late bike climb and a hard first run kilometre.
Brick sessions
The race-deciding phases are the climb at about 17 km on the bike and the switch onto the run. Bricks of 30 to 45 minutes on the bike with a climb near the end, followed by a 15-minute run, rehearse both.
Practise transitions
Because the race falls early in the season at the end of June, start open-water swimming as soon as spring temperatures allow, and practise your transitions.
Arrive fresh
For the swim, sessions with 100 to 200 m intervals at race pace are enough, plus sighting drills for the buoys.
Courses
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Everything about Vermont Sun Triathlon June.
How long is Vermont Sun Triathlon (June)?
Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) is 28.08 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 Vermont Sun Triathlon (June)?
The bike course at Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) is classified as Rolling, averaging 9.4 vertical metres per kilometre. 38% of the route is flat, 30% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the bike course at Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) have?
The hardest climb on the bike course at Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) starts at kilometre 17.4, runs for 1 km at an average of 5.6% and gains 56 metres.
Is there a GPX file for the Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) course?
Yes. Each leg of Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) 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 Vermont Sun Triathlon (June)?
Preparation for Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) should account for 28.08 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 Vermont Sun Triathlon (June)?
The pacing strategy for Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) should reflect 28.08 km and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Vermont Sun Triathlon June take place?
Vermont Sun Triathlon June takes place on June 27, 2027.
Where does Vermont Sun Triathlon June take place?
Vermont Sun Triathlon June takes place in Salisbury, United States.
Which distances does Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) offer?
Vermont Sun Triathlon (June) offers 6 distances — Vermont Sun Sprint Triathlon: 28.08 km; Vermont Sun Sprint Triathlon Relay: 28.08 km; Vermont Sun Sprint Aquabike: 23.08 km; Branbury Classic: 29.95 km; Branbury Classic Relay: 29.95 km; Branbury Classic Aquabike: 24.95 km.
How do I register for Vermont Sun Triathlon (June)?
Registration runs through the organiser: vermontsuntriathlonseries.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
