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Long-course athletes circle Lake Mary and Mormon Lake
Olympic and 70.4-mile races challenge athletes with high-altitude swimming, cycling, and running through Flagstaff’s forests and dramatic mountain-lake scenery.
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Mountain Man’s August Triathlon is a demanding destination race with Olympic and 70.4-mile options, sending athletes swimming at Lake Mary before cycling and running through ponderosa forest with views toward Lake Mary, Mormon Lake, and the San Francisco Peaks. Founded in 1984, it ranks among the oldest triathlons west of the Mississippi, with a loyal following of returning racers each summer.
Families supporting a long-course athlete will find plenty to do while racing unfolds across the day: the extended 70.4-mile distance gives supporters hours to explore nearby trails and lake views rather than waiting at a single point, turning race day into a shared outdoor outing rather than a stationary vigil at the finish line for hours on end.
The long course, altitude, early start, and packet logistics make a Flagstaff stay the sensible plan for visiting families. Supporters can enjoy lake views and nearby trails while athletes recover in a mountain town genuinely built for active weekends, with plenty of dining and rest options once the racing finally concludes for competitors tackling either distance.
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