Dam Tri
Lexington, SC
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Lake Murray Public Park, Lexington SC
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65–80°F · low rain risk
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2025
56–75°F
dry
2024
65–80°F
dry
2023
62–81°F
dry
2022
56–68°F
dry
2021
65–82°F
dry
2020
53–70°F
dry
2019
77–95°F
dry
2018
69–85°F
dry
2017
60–80°F
dry
2016
65–83°F
dry
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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.
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