Telemark Sprint Triathlon

Event Overview

Join us for the second annual Telemark Sprint Triathlon in Cable, Wisconsin on the morning of Saturday, August 15th, 2026. There will be a 750 meter swim in beautiful Perry Lake, twelve mile bike ride through a scenic route around Tahkodah Lake, and a 5K run around the Telemark property. The race will finish at the future home of the Telemark Activity Center, an aquatic and fitness facility being planned by the Telemark Northwoods Community Foundation, who is raising funds for the project with this event. Racers will start their swim at 9:15 a.m. (ages 49 and below), 9:18 a.m. (50 to 69) and 9:21 a.m. (70 and up).

Date

• Date: Saturday, August 15th, 2026.

Events

• Type: Sprint Triathlon (regular and relay, starting with swim).
• Start times: 9:15 a.m. in three waves spaced out every 3 minutes.

Start Details

• Swim: 750 meter swim on Perry Lake (Perry Lake Boat Landing at Perry Lake Road in Cable) following route here.
• Bike: 12 mile bike ride following the route here.
• Run: 5K run around the paved Telemark Trail system ending across from the Telemark Village Hub building near to 15555 Birkie Boulevard in Cable.

Transitions

• Transition area: A bike rack with your number will be located at both Perry Lake Landing and at the bike/run transition at the base of Mt. Telemark in Cable.
• Bag drop: You can drop off a bag (running shoes, etc.) to place in the bike-to-run transition at the time of bib pick-up or do it yourself the morning of the race starting at 7 a.m.
• Bike drop-off: Bikes will need to be dropped off at the Perry Lake Landing the evening prior (lock to the rack) or the morning of prior to 8:45 a.m.

Parking

• No parking: There will be no parking at the start. You must get dropped off or bike to the start.
• Parking location: Parking will be at the Telemark Lower Parking Lot near to the bike-to-run transition.
• Shuttle service: A shuttle will be available from the Valhalla Parking Lot at the Bike to Run Transition at 8:15 a.m. and again at 8:35 a.m. There is a bike rack on the shuttle.

Sprint Triathlon Divisions

• Divisions: There are two divisions: individual and relay.
• Relay rules: A relay participant may complete more than one leg (example: one does swim and bike, the other runs).
• Registration notice: Please note, if NOT registering your whole Relay Team at once, the first participant to register will be required to pay the whole fee.

Additional Information

• Bib Pick-up: 15315 Nordmor Road, Cable from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 14th.
• Awards: Overall male and female winners for triathlon and overall winner of relay.
• T-Shirts: Available for purchase for $20 during your event check out. You can also select "no shirt."
• Participant guide: Available here.