Events
Super Sprint Triathlon
121 spots left.
New distance, perfect for beginners or a quick tuneup: 400 Yard Swim, 5.77 Mile Bike, 1.5 Mile Run
Sprint Triathlon
121 spots left. Registration ends October 15, 2023 at 11:59pm PDT
Olympic Triathlon
121 spots left. Registration ends October 15, 2023 at 11:59pm PDT
2 Sport Options
Virtual Events
Venue Location and Information
Historical Temperature: 64°F - 66°F
Elevation: 276'
Southwest of Bakersfield, CA near Taft
At the traffic circle, take the south exit onto CA-43 S/Enos Ln following the posted signs for the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area.
Lake Evans, Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area 13601 Ironbark Road; Bakersfield, CA
Place
13601 Ironbark Road; Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA US 93311
Description
What will you find at the Lake Evans Triathlon?
+ Finisher's Medal
+ Event T-Shirt
+ Prizes and Giveaways
+ Free Race Photos by Ploen Photography
+ Finisher's Meal
+ Music
+ Largest Team Competition
Whether this is your destination triathlon, or a training event for an upcoming 70.3, don't miss this great flat and fast course to start out your triathlon season. Hurry back, there is food and music waiting for you after the race.
Distances
Super Sprint
Sprint
Aquathlon- 800 yd swim, 3.1 mi run
Duathlon- 3.1 mi run, 12 mi bike, 3.1 mi run
Olympic
Aquabike- - 1600 yd swim, 24 mi bike
Aquathlon- 1600 yd swim, 6.2 mi run
Run/Walk Only
Schedule
Preliminary scheduled and subject to change.
6:00am Park Gate Opens
6:30am Race Day Packet Pickup Until 8:30am
6:30am Transition Opens
7:45am Olympic Athletes Clear Transition
7:50am Mandatory Olympic Meeting at boat dock
7:50am Mandatory Duathlon Meeting Outside of Transition “Swim In”
8:00am Olympic Triathlon Begins
8:10am Duathlon Begins
8:10am Sprint Athletes Clear Transition
8:20am 5k and 10k Run Begins
8:20am Mandatory Sprint Meeting at Boat Dock
8:30am Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, and Aquathlon
8:45am Super Sprint Triathlon
Packet Pickup
Have your confirmation email with barcode ready for a quick packet pickup.
Picture ID is required for multisport events.
Bakersfield Pickup
Sole 2 Sole
9000 Ming Avenue Ste. K-1, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Friday, October 13th, 5PM-7PM
Lake Evans
Southwest of Bakersfield, CA
13601 Ironbark Road, Bakersfield, CA
GPS: 35.233972, -119.291028
Sunday, October 15th, 6:30am-8:00am
Enter through the east entrance
Transition Area
Swim Map
- Super Sprint - 400 Yards (Out and back)
- Sprint - 800 Yards (Around the Island)
- Olympic - 1600 Yards (2 Loops of Sprint)
Bike Map
- Super Sprint - 5.77 Miles
- Sprint - 12 Miles
- Olympic - 24.24 Miles
Run Map
- Super Sprint Turns at .8 Miles
- Sprint Turns at 1.55 Miles
- Olympic Turns at 3.1 Miles
Race Swag
Lake Series Bonus Swag
Do all five of the Lake Series Events and earn a wooden medal holder for the series
Eligible events:
- Grapes of Wrath Triathlon 5K/10K
- Millerton Lake Triathlon "Crow's Nest" 5K/10K
- Huntington Lake "China Peak" Triathlon 5K/10K
- Shaver Lake "Mile High" Triathlon 5K/10K
- Lake Evans Triathlon 5K/10K
Athlete Guide
Updated 2021 Athlete guide.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Safety
Your safety is our highest concern at the race.
- 5+ Kayaks/Paddleboards/Lifeguards in the water.
- Hall Ambulance on site.
Volunteer
Volunteers get a meal, t-shirt, and choice of
- $20 donated to your organization, group or club
- 100% off a 5k or 10k run hosted by Activitynut
- 50% off of a multisport event hosted by Activitynut
- $30 off of next year's season pass
Entry fee reimbursed for volunteers.
Race Day Photos by Ploen Photos
Click here for free downloadable photos from 2021.
Non-Profit 501(c)3
This event is hosted by the Activitynut Foundation, Inc.; a non-profit 501(c)3 who's mission is to connect athletes with local events, clubs, coaching and local stores. We maintain a race calendar listing local events at http://activitynut.org/localevents/
Join Activitynut Club (free membership), and get 15% off of this and other events hosted by Activitynut.
Discounts are also available for many other local events. See the Activitynut Club page for a list of upcoming races with discounts.
Race Contact Info
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