Lake Metroparks PIRATE Triathlon/Paddle Triathlon Sunday, August 2, 2026 - Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park * Race begins at 8am Swim 500 Meters/Kayak 2 Kilometers - Bike 20 Kilometers - Run 5 kilometers Swim 500 meters in Lake Erie. Start in water. Depth of approximately 6 feet. Wet suits are permitted. No flotation devices. Lifeguards are on duty. For safety reasons, tired swimmers may stop, touch bottom (if able) and resume swimming when ready. OR Kayak in Lake Erie. Start on the beach west of the swim course. Paddle north 100 meters, then east parallel to the swim course. Turn around and return to the beach at the same location they departed from. Course is approximately two kilometers. Bike 20 Kilometers: (12.4 miles) out and back on route of paved roads. Start from Fairport Beach travel east through Painesville Township and return on the same roads. Bicycle helmets required! Route marked with directional arrows on road. Local law enforcement will attempt to hold traffic at all inte
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Fairport Harbor, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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