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Dam Tri

Lexington, SC

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Where

Lake Murray Public Park, Lexington SC

Distances

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Typical weather

On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years

2025

5675°F

dry

2024

6580°F

dry

2023

6281°F

dry

2022

5668°F

dry

2021

6582°F

dry

2020

5370°F

dry

2019

7795°F

dry

2018

6985°F

dry

2017

6080°F

dry

2016

6583°F

dry

Best months to race in South Carolina

About this race

Race Overview

The Dam Tri moves into its 16th season in 2025. Voted the athlete's favorite several years during its existence, this Sprinternational distance event provides a longer distance than your typical sprint tri but doesn’t expect quite as much from you as the international distance.

Event Details

  • SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)
  • BIKE: 21 Miles
  • RUN: 6 Kilometers

Race Course

The entire triathlon incorporates segments of the Lake Murray Dam. Starting with the 1000 meter lake swim, athletes will be comfortable with or without wetsuits as water temperature will be around 73 degrees. The swim is one large triangle starting alongside the massive spillway of the dam.

Bike and Run Experience

Once out of the water it is a quick dash to transition and onto the 2 loop mostly flat to rolling bike course. Athletes get to cycle over the dam 4 times and experience the amazing views from atop this monumental structure. The entire run course is held on the dam with an out and back format and is unlike any other run you will experience. Don’t miss this exciting event just minutes from downtown Columbia.

Aquabike and Aquathlon

  • Aquabike: (swim - bike) - SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake), BIKE: 21 Miles
  • Aquathlon: (swim - run) - SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake), RUN: 6 Kilometers

Additional Information

Part of the South Carolina Triathlon Series

Registration

For more details and to register, visit the event page at Dam Tri Race Registration.

Course map

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