Hoot Lake Triathlon: Anniversary
About this race
The YMCA of the Northern Sky Hoot Lake Triathlon!
The Vision:
The vision and goals of the 30th Annual Hoot Lake Triathlon are:
- Provide a great event for all tri-athletes
- Promote and enhance the sport of triathlons
- Support the LIVESTRONG program NEW to our Fergus Falls Branch
Event proceeds will support the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program in Fergus Falls, MN. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week physical activity program designed to help adult cancer survivors regain strength through exercise and connect with other survivors.
Date and Times: Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Packet Pickup will be available on the 25th at the YMCA in Fergus Falls, as well as before the race.
The pre-Race meeting will be held at 7:30 AM sharp.
Cost:
Early registration--March 2nd- March 31th: | $80 Individual | $130 Relay Team
Regular registration-- April 1st - July 5th: | $90 Individual | $150 Relay Team
Late Registration-- July 5th - July 25th: | $100 Individual | $170 Relay Team {** Reminder that late registrants will NOT have a race shirt}
**You must be registered by July 5th to receive a race t-shirt.
Course and Location:
Hoot Lake Public Access, 1 Mile NE of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1, Fergus Falls, MN
Swim: 1/4 mile open water swim in Hoot Lake
Bike: 15.7 miles, all right-hand turns, limited traffic control. All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. Certified hard-shelled bike helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited.
Run: 3.3 miles
Event Schedule:
6 AM- 7:15 AM: Check-in and packet pick-up at Hoot Lake Public Access. All participants must be marked and attend the pre-race meeting at 7:30 AM. Vehicle access to the event space will close at 7:15.
8 AM: Race Start
AWARDS: Following the last finisher. Results will be posted on www.ymcanorthernsky.org/events/hoot-lake-triathlon and www.pickleevents.com.
Race Requirements:
All participants will be marked with race numbers. Swimmers must wear swim caps (Provided by the YMCA). Wet suits are allowed. Bikers must wear ANSI-approved helmets. (There is no drafting on the bike course. ) Lifejackets are allowed.
Awards:
We will provide awards for the overall top three finishers for Men, Women, Men's Relay, Women's Relay and Coed Relay. We will also recognize the overall top finisher in the following divisions:
- Ages 16 - 20
- Ages 21-30
- Ages 31-40
- Ages 41-50
- Ages 51-60
- Ages 61-70
- Ages 71 and over
- And MORE!!
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Sprint Triathlon
The Triathlon starts with a ¼ mile swim on the beautiful Hoot Lake 1 mile northeast of Fergus Falls. The 15.7-mile bike route follows scenic rolling country roads. You will finish the race with a 3.3-mile run on city and trail byways.
Sprint Team Relay
The Hoot Lake Triathlon is more fun with friends! Teams are formed of 2-3 competitors that compete as a team to finish the course. One person is on the course at a time, with all team members completing at least one section of the course. The team captain will register and name the team. The other members must also register online, they will select the name of the team during registration.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fergus Falls, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 9:02 PM local time (CDT) in Fergus Falls on July 26, 2026 — 15h 03m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Fergus Falls events
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