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Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge Presented by Saint Clare's Health

location_city Hopatcong

location_on New Jersey

flag United States

calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

 

Lake Hopatcong “Tri”s Harder
Join us for the 3rd Annual Lake Hopatcong Sprint Triathlon Challenge, presented by Saint Clare’s Health! Whether you’re going solo or racing as a team, this event is all about pushing yourself, cheering each other on, and celebrating the strength of our community.

Sprint Triathlon Distances:

400m Swim
12.5 Mile Bike
3.1 Mile Run
Your Registration Includes:

A super-soft race shirt
Custom finisher’s medal
Relay Option – Share the Fun:
Want to take on the triathlon with your crew? Relay teams of two or three athletes can divide the swim, bike, and run however they like. Maybe one teammate does the swim, another tackles the bike, and the last handles the run—or double up if someone’s feeling ambitious. Friends, family, coworkers—everyone’s welcome. All ages and team combos are encouraged! Just make sure to register as a group.

Course Overview:
Start with a 400-meter open water swim at Crescent Cove Beach in Hopatcong. From there, hit the road for a beautiful AND challenging 12.5-mile bike course through the Northwood section of town and into Jefferson before looping back. Finish strong with a 3.1-mile out-and-back run along Lakeside Blvd to Maxim Glen and back—where a big finish line celebration awaits.

Support the Cause – Fundraising Perks:
We’re proud to support our local Lake area PBAs. Raise $150 or more and score a ridiculously comfy, ultra-fabulous race sweater courtesy of Live Run Give LLC. It’s our way of saying thanks for going the extra mile.

About Lake Hopatcong:
Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater lake in New Jersey—a year-round destination for boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and more. With 45 miles of shoreline, you’ll find marinas, waterfront dining, public beaches, and a laid-back vibe just 40 miles from NYC. It’s the perfect spot for a race-cation or a quick escape.

Benefiting:
Hopatcong PBA – proudly supporting those who serve our community every day.

Races Offered

AquaBike

Sep 05, 2026

straighten

Distance — AquaBike

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

07:30

Sprint Triathlon

Sep 05, 2026

straighten

Distance — Sprint Triathlon

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

07:30

Team Relay

Sep 05, 2026

straighten

Distance — Team Relay

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

07:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Hopatcong.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 13.9° / 22.5°
wb_sunny 12.5° / 21.6°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.5 /
water_drop 76.6%

About Hopatcong

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Hopatcong is a borough in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 14,362, a decrease of 785 (−5.2%) from the 2010 census count of 15,147, which in turn reflected a decline of 741 (−4.7%) from the 15,888 counted in the 2000 census.

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