The Omaha Triathlon is held at scenic Lake Cunningham. We have expanded our races to include even more options. Choose between the Sprint Distance, Aqua Bike, Olympic Distance, or the Team Events.
NEW in 2013 - We are excited to announce that the Omaha Triathlon has been chosen to host the 2013 USAT Regional Championship, the 2013 Paratriathlon Regional Championship, and the Best of the Us Amateur Triathlete Competition.
course information
olympic distance
The olympic distance is our main course for this event. The distances consist of a 1500 meter swim, a 40KM bike, and a 10K run. With a little training, anyone can complete this distance.
THE SWIM - 1500 Meters, just under one mile. The swim starts at the boat dock along the South shore in a rectangular pattern and back to the boat ramp for transition.
THE BIKE - The bike course is a 40 km, out and back, fast and rolling course. This is a great improvement over the original 2010 course. Out past Lake Cunningham East on State St. then North on 72nd, West on Bennington Road, merge right to HWY 36, and turn-around at Bennington Lake. Follow the same course back to the lake area.
THE RUN - 10 km run along the trail on the West side of Cunningham Lake to Garvin Rd. Then take 96th to Hwy 36 and back.
TEAM EVENTS - The Olympic distance triathlon is open for team registration. Teams may have either 2 or 3 athletes participate.
sprint distance
The sprint distance is 1/2 the distance of the olympic. The sprint swim waves start immediately folloing the olympic waves. Both race courses run concurrently.
THE SWIM - 750 Meters, 1/2 mile. The swim starts at the boat dock along the South shore in a rectangular pattern and back to the boat ramp for transition.
THE BIKE - 20 km bike past Lake Cunningham east on State St. then north on 72nd, west on Bennington Road, turn around and back to lake area.
THE RUN - 5 km run along the trail on the West side of Cunningham Lake to Garvin Road and back.
Course Maps
youth super sprint
This is a USAT sanctioned event for youth ages 15 to 18. The course consists of a 250 M swim, a 10 K bike, and a 2.5 K run.
THE SWIM - 250 Meters. The swim starts at the boat dock along the South shore in a short rectangular pattern and back to the boat ramp for transition.
THE BIKE - 10 km bike past Lake Cunningham east on State St. then turn around and back to lake area.
THE RUN - 2.5 km run along the trail on the South side of Cunningham Lake and back.
Course MapsUSAT Sanctioned Event
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and Splash and Dash in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at www.usatriathlon.org.
BE A PART OF THE OMAHA TRIATHLON TEAM!
To add your name onto the volunteer list, simply register online. - You can either choose a location from the list or, at the bottom of the list is an option to sign up as a “General Volunteer” under “No location Specified” and our Volunteer Coordinator will give you a call and find a slot that works for you. We have a variety of categories for sign up and you may signup for set up/tear down as well as a race day category!
For any questions or more information, please contact Kurt at (402) 548 4258 or you can send Kurt an E-Mail Here
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