Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Lake Charles, LA
The Experience
Welcome to a different kind of triathlon! Get to see the entirety of our beautiful Sam Houston Jones State Park as you run and bike the trails, then embark on a kayak paddle on the Calcasieu West Fork River. The race consists of approximately 4 miles of trail running, 8 miles of mountain biking, and a 1 mile paddle on the river. Proceeds to benefit the trails at Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA, 70611
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
76°
Afternoon (High)
89°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
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