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

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

Hopatcong, New Jersey, United States View on map
Sep 12, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Event

About this race

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
Finisher's Medal

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.

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Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Hopatcong.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 15.0° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
21.6
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
12.4mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
89.5%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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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, 1 Hopatcong event

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