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Kanuga Triathlon

August 9 @ 7:30 am - 10:00 am

Join us Sunday, August 9th, 2026 for the Inaugural Kanuga Triathlon in Hendersonville!

Kanuga Triathlon is a new sprint-distance triathlon in Western North Carolina designed to be welcoming, scenic, and memorable. Featuring a time-trial swim start in Kanuga Lake, a mixed-surface bike course, and a fast 5K run, this destination race meets athletes where they are. Whether it’s your first triathlon or your next challenge, Kanuga invites you to race in a way that feels intentional, welcoming, and uniquely WNC.

Kanuga Trail & Tri Weekend Challenge!

Make a full weekend of it and participate in both the Twilight Trail 5K at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, and the Kanuga Triathlon, Sunday, August 9th! Weekend Challenge participants receive finisher medals for both events, along with special recognition celebrating their commitment and versatility across the weekend, and will also be awarded a Nomadix-style performance towel!

Lodge, camp, and stay onsite at Kanuga!

Details

Date:
August 9
Time:
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Website:
https://idaph.net/kanuga-triathlon/

Organizer

iDaph Events
Phone
8286840812
Email
support@idaph.net
View Organizer Website

Venue

Kanuga
471 Kanuga Chapel Dr.
Hendersonville, 28739
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Phone
(828) 692-9136
View Venue Website

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