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LAKE GEORGE, NY — The Lake George Triathlon Festival returns to the bikeways, sidewalks and shores of Lake George and Queensbury on September 4 – 5 under new ownership, Alpha Win. Kicking off the series of events, Alpha Win will host their 1st Annual “Tri-Camp”, open to all ages and skill levels, on August 20 – 22.
The Lake George Triathlon Festival is a fun and competitive weekend on the shores of Lake George. Athletes can compete in the Alpha Sprint, the Alpha Olympic, and the Alpha 70.3.
The races begin on Saturday morning at 7 a.m. sharp with the Alpha 70.3 at Lake George Dog Beach. The Alpha 70.3 is a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run.
The races continue Sunday morning, with the Alpha Sprint kicking off at 7 am. This is a 750 meter swim, 12.4 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. The final race, the Alpha Olympic, will start at 7:40 am! This is a 1,500 meter swim, 24.8 mile bike, and a 6.2 mile run.
Tommy Struzzieri, owner at Alpha Win, shares his excitement to continue the Traithlon in Lake George. ‘We are very excited to be the new owners of the Lake George Triathlon and have the utmost respect for Adirondack Race Management for building such a wonderful race. We can’t wait to see everyone for a safe weekend on beautiful Lake George.”
John Eickmann, Vice President of Alphi Win, adds: “The Lake George area has the perfect physical attributes for a triathlon race that includes swim, bike and run while providing additional amenities that make it an ideal destination for athletes and their families”.
About the Tri-Camp: Held in Lake George Village and Bolton Landing, the camp will present the opportunity to receive expert training tips, learn the courses for the upcoming race, and will provide a video gate analysis to perfect your form.
Dr. Mike Halstead was brought on board to help coach the camp and provide personalized expertise in the sport of triathlon. Coaching alongside Dr. Halstead will be Alpha Win race director, Tommy Struzzieri, previously a USAT age group All-American in triathlon and a Division I cross country and track athlete at Syracuse University.
About the Triathlon: Another weekend of full force action comes Labor Day weekend for the Lake George Triathlon held on September 4-5. The Lake George Triathlon festival is a fun and competitive weekend on the shores of Lake George, with a family friendly atmosphere. Registration can be completed online at alpha.win, and will close on September 1.
Event Schedule:
Friday, September 3, 2021 – Race Site at Lake George Dog Beach, Beach Rd, Lake George, NY
Saturday, September 4, 2021 – Race Site at Lake George Dog Beach, Beach Rd, Lake George, NY
Sunday, September 5, 2021 – Race Site at Lake George Dog Beach, Beach Rd, Lake George, NY
Race Site
Lake George Battleground State Campground, 34 Fort George Rd, Lake George, NY 12845,
About Alpha Win
The Mission of Alpha Win is to encourage health and wellness with multi-sport events in a family-friendly atmosphere.
About the Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LGRCVB):
The LGRCVB is a division of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB and works as an extension of the Warren County Tourism Department. While the Tourism Department markets the Lake George Area to the leisure consumer tourism market, the mission of the LGRCVB is to bring year-round, weather-proof group business to Warren County in the form of meetings, conventions, reunions, sports events, weddings, and more. Learn more at meetlakegeorge.com. Connect with the Lake George Area on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and visitlakegeorge.com.
Media Contacts
John Eickman, Alpha Win Vice President
(845) 247-7275
Additional Contact
Tommy Struzzieri, Alpha Win Race Director
(845) 399-0310
Tommy@alpha.win
Gina Mintzer, CMP, MHA
LGRCVB Executive Director
(518) 668-5755; (518) 229-3827 (cell)
gmintzer@lakegeorgechamber.com