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High-altitude triathletes race beside the Sierra escarpment
Athletes swim June Lake and race mountain roads beneath dramatic Sierra peaks during a destination triathlon known for altitude and scenery.
Event details
June Lake Triathlon begins in clear mountain water and unfolds beneath one of the Eastern Sierra’s most dramatic rock walls, with multiple distances letting athletes choose their challenge while families gather near the beach and finish line together each August. The June Lake Loop’s dramatic granite walls provide a constant, photogenic backdrop from swim start to finish line.
The small-community setting means the beach start, finish line, and June Lake Loop scenery all sit within easy walking distance of one another, letting spectating families settle into one comfortable place rather than driving between viewing points across a larger course.
The small community has limited lodging and the start is early, making advance reservations essential rather than a formality. Reserve a June Lake Stay well ahead of race day, pack layers for the cool mountain morning air off the water, and add fishing, hiking, paddling, or the June Lake Loop drive to turn race day into a full mountain weekend. It is a scenic, compact triathlon built for easy family spectating, small enough that no one in the group misses the finish. Morning water temperatures run cold at this elevation even in August, so pack warm layers for the shoreline wait.
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