The Cayuga Lake Triathlon (CLT) is organized by the Ithaca Triathlon Club and is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

The race is held in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York, which happens to be home to a number of world famous wineries. Our host, Taughannock Falls State Park, which lies about 8 miles north of Ithaca, provides a picturesque setting for the whole family to enjoy the triathlon. Entrance to the Park includes public swimming, a playground for the wee little ones, an abundance of shaded picnic areas and hiking trails. Tent, RV, and cabin camping is available, and the Park maintains a quaint little marina that includes a boat ramp for access to the shimmering blue waters of Cayuga Lake.

We are delighted you are considering our race, which has become one of the premier triathlons in central New York. Athletes begin the race with a swim in one of the crown jewels of the region, the delightfully cool waters of Cayuga Lake, then bike along scenic rolling hills which reveal spectacular views of the lake, finishing the race with a run near the lake shore, through the shaded and magnificent gorge trail to the Park’s namesake, Taughannock Falls, which is the highest water fall in the Northeast at 215 feet. Runners continue back to the cheering crowds near the start, where they will be greeted by a bevy of volunteers ready to serve a variety of delightful treats, including the areas homegrown Purity Ice Cream, then receive decorative awards designed by local artisans. Come experience this fun triathlon as an individual competitor or part of a relay team and see for yourself how well organized it is, marvel at our fantastic volunteers, and thoroughly enjoy one of the most spectacular state parks in New York.

 

2012 Cayuga Lake Triathlon Options:

• INTERMEDIATE: 1.5K swim, 24.3 mile bike, 10K run
  Starts at 8:00 AM (Capped at 300 individuals, 18 relay teams)
  Individuals must be 15 or older; Relay Teams members must be 13 or older
  
  Note: Athletes must be able to complete this distance in 4.5 hours, completing the individual legs in approximately these times: Swim (1 hour); Bike (2 hours); Run (1.5 hours).
  
  If you think it will take you longer on any one leg, we recommend you register for the sprint race. Please note we reserve the right to pull you from a leg if we anticipate you will not be able to complete the entire race in 4.5 hours.
• SPRINT: 750 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 5K run
  Starts at 9:00 AM (Capped at 384 individuals, 36 relay teams)
  Individuals must be 12 or older; Relay Teams members must be 10 or older
• YOUTH: 200 meter swim, 9 mile bike, 1.5 mile run
  Starts at 10:30 AM (Capped at 18 individuals)
  
  Note: Our Youth race is for 11-14 year olds who want to compete individually at a shorter distance than our Short distance race. Their age is the age they will be on December 31, 2012.
• In 2012 individual competitors in the intermediate distance race ONLY can choose to register for the "Open Amateur Wave" which allows athletes to compete for only the top three overall spots (by gender). If you choose to compete in the open amateur wave you will not be eligible for an age group award. You will see this option in the "extra options" section of on-line registration. If you register by paper, email the race director once you get your confirmation email if you want to be in the open wave. We will limit the intermediate open amateur wave to 100 athletes. Athletes who register for this option will need to send proof to the race director that they have completed a triathlon since 2010 in these times or faster:
  
  Males:   Intermediate: 2:40
  Females:   Intermediate: 3:00

We have enough space in our transition area for 756 bikes. Depending on demand, the number of spots designated for each race distance may change as we get closer to the date of the race. Register early to ensure a spot for your preferred distance race.

We will be hosting Stage 7 of the Northeast Junior Triathlon Development Series again at this year's CLT.

Please feel free to contact Jane Miller, our race director, if you have any questions about the triathlon.

Good luck training and we'll see you in August 2012!

 

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