Sullivan Lake Triathlon 2026
About the Event
A sprint triathlon located in the beautiful Sullivan Lake Recreational Area of the Colville National Forest near Ione, Washington. You will swim 750m in Sullivan Lake, starting at the Noisy Creek Campground boat launch. Next you will complete a 20km bike on the Sullivan Lake Road, where you will have beautiful views of the lake to inspire your ride. The Bike turn around is at the Mill Pond Campground, returning to the Noisy Creek Day Use Area, your run will take you back out to the Sullivan Lake Road and you will run 2.5km to the Harvey Creek Bridge where you will turn around there and your finish line awaits you back at the Noisy Creek Day Use Area.
You will receive a Finisher's Medal once you cross the finish line!
To reach the Sullivan Lake Triathlon, head 90 miles north of Spokane, WA, and take Highway 31 north towards Ione. About a mile south of Ione, turn onto Sullivan Lake Road (County Road 9345) and follow it for 8.2 miles to the campground entrance on the south end of Sullivan Lake
All participants will receive a t-shirt, swim cap and racing bib.
All those who finish the Sullivan Lake Triathlon will receive a finishers medal.
Sullivan Lake Triathlon is under a Special Use Permit from the Colville National Forest.
The Sullivan Lake Triathlon 2026 brings an exciting 25.8K, 12.9K to Metaline Falls, Washington on August 1, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Races Offered
Triathlon
Sullivan Lake Triathlon 2026
GPS coordinates for Noisy Creek Campground: 48.821615727609306, -117.27263300289464 GPS coordinates for Harvey Creek Road: 48.76644508697051, -117.29611995578814 GPS coordinates for Mill Pond Campground 48.85467437012699, -117.29016531859881 If you are in need of lodging while in town for this triathlon, Cedar RV Park in Ione is offering a special triathlon discount. Call them at: (509) 442-2144 and mention Sullivan Lake Triathlon to receive your discount. Porter's Plaza Hotel in Ione is also available, contact them at: (509) 442-4811 There is camping near by at Edge Water Campground - fee based campground. Reservations can be made through Reservations.gov East and West Sullivan Lake Campgrounds - these are fee based campgrounds. Reservations can be made through Reservation.gov Mill Pond Campground and Moon Flats Campgrounds a fee free, but do not have hook-ups, Both are able to take a 25 foot RV. These campgrounds are first come, first serve. No reservations available.
Youth Super Sprint
Sullivan Lake Triathlon, Youth Category is a super sprint length triathlon for youth ages 10 - 17 years. There will be water support during the swim portion, and attendants at both the bike and run turn around. Minimal float devices on arms or pool noodles will be allowed for the youth event only. Youth category will start as a separate wave from the adults. The distances are for the super sprint will be: Swim - 500m, Bike - 10km, Run/Walk - 3km. Transition will take place in the same area as the adults, parent supervision is required while youth are in the transition area. *** Sullivan Lake Road will not be closed to traffic during the race. ***
Adult Team
Tri a Team with Sullivan Lake Triathlon! You can have a two or three person team, each doing your favorite leg of the triathlon. Best way to share the fun of a triathlon, encourage someone who may not think they can complete a whole triathlon on their own.
Friends And Family Wave
Do you want to race with your friends and or family? You will have your own wave start for this event. A great way to encourage each other along the way.
About Metaline Falls
Sullivan Lake Triathlon 2026 takes place in Metaline Falls, Washington, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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