Fairmont Triathlon (Youth, Sprint) and Run for the Bacon 5K

The Fairmont Sprint Triathlon and Run for the Bacon 5K are held at Gomsrud Park in Fairmont, Minnesota, with the Marty’s Youth Triathlon for children located at Fairmont Aquatic Park. The main race weekend combines a sprint-distance triathlon and a bacon-themed 5K, connected to Fairmont’s identity as Bacon Capital USA. This is a local, accessible event: adults can compete in the sprint solo or as a 2- or 3-person relay, while children ages 5 to 15 have their own short triathlon distances at the pool and park. The sprint triathlon begins with a quarter-mile open-water swim, followed by a 20K bike ride on flat county roads, and concludes with a 5K run through residential streets. The youth races adjust distances by age group: 5- to 8-year-olds swim 25 meters, bike 1 mile, and run a quarter mile; 9- to 11-year-olds maintain the same swim but bike 1.8 miles and run a half mile; 12- to 15-year-olds swim 50 meters, bike 3.5 miles, and run 1 mile. Younger children are permitted to use flotation devices in the pool, making the event more accommodating for new triathletes. The bacon theme defines the 5K, with runners encouraged to wear bacon-themed costumes. Sprint awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers and the top competitors in each age group, while all youth triathlon participants receive a ribbon and shirt.