USAT Winter Triathlon National Champs

LAKE PLACID – The 2026 USAT Winter Triathlon National Championships will be held as part of the 46th annual Empire State Winter Games, taking place February 5-8, 2026, in Lake Placid and the surrounding region. Both the triathlon and duathlon are slated for Feb. 6, on Mt. Van Hoevenberg’s Nordic trails. 

The national championship event combines endurance and grit, while testing each athlete’s limits and endurance. The triathlon consists of three legs: a 5K run, followed by an 8K fat tire bike, and 10K cross-country ski. The duathlon features a 5K run and concludes with a 10K cross-country ski. 

The 46th Empire State Winter Games kick off with opening ceremony, Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Lake Placid Olympic Center’s 1980 Herb Brooks Arena. This year’s Games will feature athletes of all ages, from throughout New York State, and the northeastern United States, competing in winter sports to include bobsled, curling, figure skating, boys’ and girls’ ice hockey, luge, Nordic skiing, skeleton, speed skating, and winter triathlon. Registration is open: empirestatewintergames.com. 

Two New Races Announced

SARATOGA SPRINGS – A new half marathon, the iRun Saratoga Half Marathon is scheduled for September 20, 2026 in Saratoga Springs. The race will highlight local landmarks, downtown Saratoga, Skidmore College, and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Brought to you by runners, for runners. While details are still pending, volunteers, bands, and local businesses are invited to be a part of the event. Visit: irunlocal.com.

BOLTON LANDING – There’s a new triathlon on the calendar, Alpha Win announced the Bolton Landing Triathlon on June 13, 2026. Due to the success of the Lake George Triathlon Festival, Alpha Win is introducing a brand-new event on Lake George. With a swim in beautiful Lake George and biking and running amongst the Adirondack Mountains, this race offers a taste of everything Upstate New York has to offer. Registration is open now. Learn more: alpha.win.