Sri Chinmoy Triple-Triathlon

The lakes and trails of the Nation's capital set the tone for the Sri Chinmoy Triple-Triathlon, a series of "three off-road triathlons back-to-back," now in its 29th running. It feels less like a structured multisport race and more like a long self-powered raid across the natural landscape, with swims, mountain biking, and trail running combined into one demanding day. You cover the length and breadth of the area, taking in three separate lakes and 10 peaks, so the course requires strong legs, lungs, and patience with gear changes. Solo entrants face "one of the toughest single-day sporting challenges imaginable," while most participants race in relay teams of 3 to 9 people, turning it into an exercise in camaraderie, speed, strategy, and endurance. The helper rule is a notable quirk: helpers are fully responsible for the athlete's equipment and moving it between transition areas.