Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon
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Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Aug 29, 2026
Triathlon

About this race

Welcome to a different kind of triathlon! Get to see the entirety of our beautiful Sam Houston Jones State Park as you run and bike the trails, then embark on a kayak paddle on the Calcasieu West Fork River. The race consists of approximately 4 miles of trail running, 8 miles of mountain biking, and a 1 mile paddle on the river.  Proceeds to benefit the trails at Sam Houston Jones State Park. 

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Triathlon

Single Off-road Triathlon

Bringing your own mountain bike and kayak are required. Life jackets are required on the kayak leg. Bicycle helmets are required on the mountain biking leg.

Aug 29, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Off-road Triathlon Relay

Bringing your own kayak is preferred, however, we will have kayaks and life jackets available on a first come - first use basis. Life jackets are required on the kayak leg. Bicycle helmets are required on the mountain biking leg.

Aug 29, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$50.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lake Charles.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 22.6° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 30.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 22.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 41.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
12.3
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
82.0%

About Lake Charles

Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon takes place in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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