The Cayuga Lake Triathlon (CLT) is proud to host the 2008 USA Triathlon Sprint National Championship!  Everyone who registers for our race in 2008 will automatically be a participant in this national championship (i.e., you do not have to have previously qualified in another triathlon to be eligible for the sprint national championship race).  We will also be hosting Stage 5 of the Northeast Junior Triathlon Development Series as part of this year's CLT.

The CLT organizing committee has decided to dedicate all of our energy to the Sprint National Championship, so in 2008 we will only offer the sprint distance race for individual and relay team competitors.  We will bring back the very popular Intermediate distance race in 2009.

2008 Cayuga Lake Triathlon Options:

The Cayuga Lake Triathlon (CLT) is organized by the Ithaca Triathlon Club and is a USA Trithlon sanctioned event.  The race is held in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York, which happens to be home to a number of world famous wineries.  Our host, Taughannock Falls State Park, which lies about 8 miles north of Ithaca, provides a picturesque setting for the whole family to enjoy the triathlon.  Entrance to the Park includes public swimming, a playground for the wee little ones, an abundance of shaded picnic areas and hiking trails.  Tent, RV, and cabin camping is available, and the Park maintains a quaint little marina that includes a boat ramp for access to the shimmering blue waters of Cayuga Lake.

Thank you for considering our race, which has become one of the premier triathlons in central New York.  Athletes begin the race with a swim in one of the crown jewels of the region, the delightfully cool waters of Cayuga Lake, then bike along scenic rolling hills which reveal spectacular views of the lake, finishing the race with a run near the lake shore, through the shaded and magnificent gorge trail to the Park’s namesake, Taughannock Falls, which is the highest water fall in the Northeast at 215 feet.  Runners continue back to the cheering crowds near the start, where they will be greeted by a bevy of volunteers ready to serve a variety of delightful treats, including the areas homegrown Purity Ice Cream, then receive decorative awards designed by local artisans.  Come experience this fun triathlon as an individual competitor or part of a relay team and see for yourself how well organized it is, marvel at our fantastic volunteers, and thoroughly enjoy one of the most spectacular state parks in New York.

Please feel free to contact Jane Miller, (607-342-2170), our race director, if you have any questions about the triathlon.

Good luck training and we’ll see you in August 2008!