Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon

Race Overview

The Lake Murray Triathlon has become a favorite chance for all South Carolina Triathletes to showcase their talents against the best in the state. Nestled in the center of South Carolina, athletes from the Upstate, Midlands, and Coastal regions converge into Columbia each year for this sprint distance event.

Event Details

• Date: 2027-04-18
• Location: Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity, SC
• Website: Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon

Race Components

• SWIM: 750 Meters (Lake)
• BIKE: 16 Miles
• RUN: 5 Kilometers

Race Course Details

Swimming

The swim is one clockwise 750 meter loop. Wetsuits will be legal with expected water temperatures in the low to mid 70's. Depending on the wind, swimmers may encounter light to moderate chop with a small current.

Biking

The bike course is long for a sprint distance event - one 16 mile loop. Road surfaces are good with a few rough areas scattered through the course, as the course winds along completely rural roads. Only 5 turns on this course, and they are marked with pavement arrows and directional signs. Police and volunteers man the proper intersections.

Running

The 5k run course is very unique in that runners get several opportunities to see where they are in relation to the competition. A one loop course with several out and back spurs gives athletes a chance to see where they are on the course. Relatively flat and shaded, this run course can be very fast!

Aquabike Option

• SWIM: 750 Meters (Lake)
• BIKE: 16 Miles

Aquathlon Option

• SWIM: 750 Meters (Lake)
• RUN: 5 Kilometers

Series Participation

Part of the South Carolina Triathlon Series