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Patrick Lange’s Final Chapter Began With a Return to His First Triathlon

From his first race on an oversized bike to three titles on the Big Island, Patrick Lange discusses the "full circle" moment of announcing his retirement at the scene of his triathlon debut and what the road ahead looks like as he nears his 40th birthday.

Tim HemingAugust 10, 2026

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70.3 Worlds Rolldown Woes, Taylor Knibb’s LA28 Plans, and More: Tim Heming’s Tri Takeaways from July 2026

T100 and World Triathlon swing for the fences, legends head into the sunset, and supershoes give us a case of the mid-summer scaries - Tim Heming breaks down the triathlon news of the month.

Tim HemingAugust 4, 2026

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Door County Triathlon Drops 70.3 Distance as Market Trends Shift Toward Short-Course

As long-course participation numbers shift, locally-owned races like the Door County Triathlon are pivotally returning to short-course roots to remain viable against corporate giants.

Sara StoverJuly 29, 2026

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The Survivor’s Spirit: Inside the 40-Year Legacy of the SOS Triathlon

From a lifeguard's training spark to a legendary point-to-point endurance challenge, the Davis family looks back on 40 years of the Survival of the Shawangunks triathlon.

Sarah Wassner FlynnJuly 21, 2026

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The Fiercely Independent New England Triathlon Hosting the 2026 Long-Course National Championship

In an era of corporate giants, this fiercely independent, homegrown 70.3 race in Freetown, Massachusetts, has been selected to host the 2026 USA Triathlon Long Course National Championship, offering competitors a truly local, athlete-first experience.

Sara StoverJune 8, 2026

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This Triathlon You’ve Never Heard of Is About To Make Your Bucket List

Every year, a small Idaho town hosts one of the biggest triathlon races in the USA. Find out what makes the Spudman Triathlon so popular, and how to enter the lottery for a spot in the next race.

Sara StoverFebruary 26, 2026

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Triathlete Readers Share their Favorite Locally-Owned Triathlon Races

Community is king at these reader-favorite small races. Add a few to your 2026 schedule and get ready to fall in love with triathlon all over again.

Susan LackeFebruary 4, 20261

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What We’d Like to See More (and Less) of in Triathlon in 2026

From championing sprint races and improving race broadcasts to reducing reliance on new gear and swapping social media for real-world connections, our editors have compiled their collective wish list for a healthier, more sustainable, and exciting future for triathlon.

Susan LackeJanuary 9, 20262

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Make 2026 The Year You Race Local. Here Are 8 Triathlons We Love.

Our editors have done plenty of races around the USA, big and small. From historic race series to mountain-air challenges and flat, fast courses, these are the locally-owned triathlons we love the most.

Susan LackeJanuary 5, 2026

Race Tips

Race Season Done Before You Are? Here's How to Finish the Year.

Triathlon coach Alison Freeman offers a practical approach to deciding whether to extend your season after your planned last race.

Alison FreemanSeptember 18, 2025

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Race Locally, Buy Used, and Other Ways to Be a Sustainable Triathlete

While large-scale policies are crucial for significant environmental change, individual efforts within the triathlon community can also make a difference.

Sierra WintersJuly 10, 20251

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The Battle for the Soul of Triathlon

What's happening to our local races? Is big-brand race consolidation just a part of triathlon’s growing pains, are we selling out, or is it something else entirely?

Caryn Maconi LawlerJuly 10, 2025

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#MyTri: Why We Decided to Save Our Local Race

When members of the Penticton Triathlon Club learned their town's oldest triathlon was at risk of extinction, they rolled up their sleeves to save their beloved local race.

Penticton Triathlon ClubJuly 10, 2025

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The Best Small Triathlons You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)

There are plenty of hidden gems within the racing season that probably don’t get the credit they deserve—until you talk to the people who return to them year after year.

Joel MacCaugheyJuly 10, 2025

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Latest Stories

Patrick Lange’s Final Chapter Began With a Return to His First Triathlon

70.3 Worlds Rolldown Woes, Taylor Knibb’s LA28 Plans, and More: Tim Heming’s Tri Takeaways from July 2026

Door County Triathlon Drops 70.3 Distance as Market Trends Shift Toward Short-Course

The Survivor’s Spirit: Inside the 40-Year Legacy of the SOS Triathlon

The Fiercely Independent New England Triathlon Hosting the 2026 Long-Course National Championship

This Triathlon You’ve Never Heard of Is About To Make Your Bucket List

Triathlete Readers Share their Favorite Locally-Owned Triathlon Races

What We’d Like to See More (and Less) of in Triathlon in 2026

Make 2026 The Year You Race Local. Here Are 8 Triathlons We Love.

Race Season Done Before You Are? Here's How to Finish the Year.

Race Locally, Buy Used, and Other Ways to Be a Sustainable Triathlete

The Battle for the Soul of Triathlon

#MyTri: Why We Decided to Save Our Local Race

The Best Small Triathlons You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)

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