Cedar Lake Sprint Triathlon

Chester, CT
Ever want to do a triathlon? How about train for a big race with the same intensity but at a fraction of the cost? Cedar Lake Triathlon is your local home spun race series hosted by the Valley Shore YMCA. Learn the rules and regulations of racing while competing with friends and family in a wonderful setting.  CLT was built with the athlete in mind. Our hope is to share sportsmanship, a healthy lifestyle, achievement of personal goals and develop a stronger racing community. Come on out!
500 Yard Swim*10 Mile Bike*5K Road Run
CLTS is the perfect tune up for those wanting a race with a limited field. The swim is competitive but not brutal. The ride is challenging and rolling and the run is fast and flat. You will get the real race experience at an affordable price. 

50% of net proceeds benefit the Valley Shore YMCA Race4Chase Youth Triathlon program to introduce young athletes to the sport of Triathlon in memory of Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski who lost his life with classmates at Sandy Hook in 2012.


Note: Registration is capped at 110 so register early.


Course Description
Swim: The swim will be great for athletes who enjoy a short, out and back open water lake swim. You will keep the buoy to your left. Yes, we said short swim. Roughly 500 yards.

T1 & T2: Transitions will be within the fenced in perimeters of the lake. Athletes will be able to fit 10 bikes per bike rack. Have respect for other athletes when it comes to laying out your transition mats.

Bike Course: 

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4519393951

Run Course: 

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/30692482


The 3.1 mile run along side the lake will approach Cockaponset State Forest before you have to turnaround at the water station. The run is fast, flat and smooth. Runners will stay on the side of the road closest to the lake for the out AND back. Allowing bikers to stay on the opposite side of the runners.

**Bikers and Runners: SLOW DOWN as you approach Route 148 on your way back into transition.
Rules to adhere to, athletes who don't abide by these rules will be disqualified from finishing and even the remaining Series.
  1. Helmets required on the bicycle.
  2. Cyclists stay right at all times unless passing and utilize the shoulder of the road.
  3. Pass other cyclists within 20 seconds.
  4. No drafting, allow 4 bike lengths from the cyclists ahead of you.
  5. No iPhones, iPods, or earbuds while racing
  6. No crossing the yellow lines on the bike or run
  7. ALWAYS stay on the inside of the cones (to the right of the cones)
  8. No PASS ZONE after taking a right onto Rt 148 approaching Transition #2

    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
    WWW.VSYMCA.ORG

When & Where

Aug 12, 2021

Thursday

5:00 PM

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