7 Scenic Fall Triathlons

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Enjoy eye-popping views of the ocean, desert and forest while you swim, bike and run at one of these scenic triathlons this fall. Looking for something else? Search for a different race
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Bassman Fall Triathlon
Tuckerton, New Jersey - October 6, 2013
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Bassman truly has something for everyone. Participants can choose between a sprint, international or 70.3-distance course, all of which begin at Absegami Lake in the Bass River State Forest. Not exactly what you had in mind? Try the aquabike or duathlon race courses instead.
Mermaid Triathlon
Capitola, California - October 6, 2013
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If you like the ocean—and you're a female—this triathlon is for you. Following an ocean swim, head out on a fun and challenging bike ride before wrapping up with a run on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific. Olympic and sprint distances are offered.
Emerald Isle Triathlon
Emerald Isle, North Carolina - October 19, 2013
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The sprint race in the picturesque town of Emerald Isle, located on the Bogue Banks, includes a 750-meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, out-and-back bike course and a 5K run along Ocean Drive.
Playa Del Rey Triathlon
Playa Del Rey, California - October 20, 2013
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Swim in the Pacific, bike a flat, fast course on roads almost entirely closed to vehicles, and run an out-and-back loop that starts and finishes in Dockweiler Beach State Park.
Ironman 70.3 Miami
Miami, Florida - October 27, 2013
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Take on the protected waters of the Atlantic Ocean in downtown Miami before biking inland to the edge of the Everglades and running along the shoreline of the city. Truly a beautiful course.
Lavaman Keauhou
Waikoloa, Hawaii - November 24, 2013
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Taking place on the west coast of the Big Island (north of Kona), the Lavaman Keauhou has a 1,500-meter swim in the Pacific Ocean starting at Keauhou Bay, with water temperature around 80 degrees. The swim is followed by a 26.7-mile bike ride and a 10K run.
HITS Triathlon Series Championship-Palm Springs
La Quinta, California - December 7-8, 2013
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The crown jewel of the HITS Triathlon Series in Palm Springs, where you can enjoy beautiful desert vistas and a dry, sunny climate before, during and after your race. The event offers five distances, including sprint, olympic, half and full distances.
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