Lake Whatcom Triathlon

08/18/2026

07/27/2026

A *huge* thank you to all the racers, volunteers, safety personnel, food vendors, announcers, photographers, and race organizers who made this year's Lake Whatcom Triathlon a success!

2027 marks year ten of the LWT, and conversations are already underway how to celebrate. 🎉 Stay tuned...

📷: Darren Steinbach

07/14/2026

Here is a sample from one of our 2026 LWT photographers! Both photographers are working hard to edit thousands of photos in-between their busy schedules. Stay tuned, much more to come...

📷: Takao Suzuki

07/10/2026

The swim course is open to preview! Below is a link for today and Saturday's schedule:

https://register.pacificmultisports.com/Events/1327/Info

*PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PHOTO ID WHEN PICKING UP YOUR RACE NUMBER & CHIP

07/10/2026

From athlete's safety to race day logistics, we need to pause and thank all the local partners who help make Lake Whatcom Triathlon (LWT) happen:

City of Bellingham Washington

Whatcom County Search and Rescue

Lenny’s Bike Shop

Whatcom Wake Sports

Bellingham Experience

Look for race day reminders, where to find results, event-day photos & videos, and more starting Friday through the weekend.

📷: Ben Groenhout

07/09/2026

Race week is HERE!! Can you believe it? Massive thanks to everyone who's already signed up. If you haven't secured your spot yet, don't worry, we'll make room for you :) SEE YOU ALL THIS SATURDAY!

Register: https://www.lakewhatcomtriathlon.com/

Photos courtesy of Darren Steinbach

07/01/2026

Can you believe race day is less than 2 weeks away?? We are so ready. Lake Whatcom Triathlon is July 11th and we cannot wait to see you out there :)

Reserve your spot today: lakewhatcomtriathlon.com

Photos courtesy of Burke Hovde

06/24/2026

We are less than 3 weeks out from one of the best triathlons in the Pacific Northwest! Prices increase July 1st.

Register before then and save your spot! https://www.lakewhatcomtriathlon.com/

Photos courtesy of Darren Steinbach

06/19/2026

COURSE PREVIEWS are this weekend!!

This weekend, join the Bellingham Triathlon Club for a guided preview of Lake Whatcom Triathlon's swim, bike, and run courses! Leaders will be available for each group, and you'll have the chance to preview both the Sprint and Olympic distances at your own pace.

📍Bloedel Donovan Park, Bellingham WA.
🏊Swim preview, Saturday, June 20th at 7:00am
🚴‍♀️Bike preview, Saturday, June 20th at 8:30am
🏃‍♂️Run preview, Sunday, June 21st at 8:00am

You do NOT have to be registered for the Lake Whatcom Triathlon to join. Join one or all previews! See you there🎉

06/16/2026

Race day takes a team, and volunteer sign-ups are now open! 🙌

Come be part of the energy, support the athletes, and help make the Lake Whatcom Triathlon an amazing experience for everyone :)

Get involved now: https://www.lakewhatcomtriathlon.com/volunteer

Photography courtesy of Darren Steinbach