HELENA OUTDOOR TRIATHLON (HOTri)

The Helena Outdoor Triathlon, or HOTri, takes place at Spring Meadow Lake State Park in Helena, Montana, situated between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. It offers multiple race formats beyond a single triathlon: participants can choose the triathlon, sprint aqua-bike, sprint duathlon, a super sprint for beginners, or a 5K Fun Run. Most distances have a virtual participation option, including medals for those who complete it remotely. The swim occurs in a spring-fed, man-made lake. The bike course utilizes recently repaved two-lane roads, with sheriffs present for safety. The run is a flat, fast trail, suitable for new racers and challenging for experienced ones. Finishers receive practical, local items: triathlon, duathlon, and aqua-bike participants get a shirt, a post-race meal, and age-group awards up to third place. All 5K finishers receive a medal. The Fun Run serves as a fundraiser, with net proceeds benefiting local charities such as Prickly Pear Land Trust, Queen City Wheel House, and Helena Food Share.