Trinona

Trinona begins at dawn next to Lake Winona in Winona, Minnesota, with Sugar Loaf visible above the water as racers start the swim. This event offers Olympic and sprint triathlon distances, alongside duathlon and aquabike options for athletes preferring to omit the swim or run. The swim takes place in Lake Winona, the bike course winds through Mississippi River Bluff Country, and the run finishes on a flat, fast section beside the lake. The Olympic triathlon features a 1500-meter swim, a 24.9-mile bike, and a 6.2-mile run. The sprint triathlon is shorter, with a 400-meter swim, an 11-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. The bike course presents a significant challenge, including a climb recognized by Bicycling Magazine as one of the Top 100 Climbs in the U.S. This bluff country, which provides the race's scenic backdrop, demands considerable effort from participants.