HPC Mini-Tri

The HPC Mini-Tri is a fun and approachable miniature triathlon series that happens right in downtown Lake Placid and has been held for more than 40 years. The triathlon consists of a 400-yard swim, 12-mile bike, and 3-mile run. Whether permitted, the series runs for 8 consecutive Mondays throughout each summer. The races are designed to be fun for the expert and beginner triathlete alike.

Triathlons are inherently dangerous. We ask that you please follow all New York State rules of the road. You are subject to all traffic laws and are expected to ride single file as close to the right shoulder of the road as is safe. We will have course marshals out at either end of Northwood School Road to watch for traffic. If they ask you to stop, you must stop! Runners should run against traffic.

Dates

The 2026 Mini Tri season starts on Monday, June 22nd, 2026 and continues for 8 weeks until August 10th, 2026.

Week 1: June 22

Week 2: June 29

Week 3: July 6

Week 4: July 13

Week 5: July 20

Week 6: July 27

Week 7: August 3

Week 8: August 10

Time

Transition and registration opens at 5:30 pm along with swim cap pick-up/body marking. We have a pre-race meeting at 6:15 pm, and the race will start promptly at 6:30 pm.

Location

Registration and transition area are at the grass area next to the tennis courts and across the street from the Lake Placid Pub and Brewery.

Address: 816 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Event entry fee for the 2026 season is unchanged and remains at $20/racer. Registration and payment can be done in person each week, starting at 5:30 pm at the Mirror Lake boat launch (the location of the race start and transition area). Cash or check is preferred. At registration, you will receive a race number, a marked swimcap, and volunteers will be there for body marking.