A triathlon competitor speeds by on a bike

Save the date for the annual Young Life Triathlon in Detroit Lakes August 15, 2026. See the schedule for packet pick up and triathlon times.

Choose your distance to swim, bike and run. Check out the 2025 results for each division.
The most challenging is the Olympic division with a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10k run.
Sprint division follows with a 500m swim, 12.4 mile bike and 2.92 mile run.
Paddle division allows a paddle board or kayak for 2 miles, then choose either the sprint or Olympic distance for bike and run.
Relay invites your friends to do a leg of either the Sprint or Olympic distance.

Arrive at 7:40 am for mandatory pre-race meeting at the beach followed by an 8:00 am race start. See the about page for answers to FAQ.

When

Aug. 15, 2026

+ Get Directions