The Bass Lake Classic Triathlon

OLYMPIC DISTANCE - 1500m swim/ 40K bike/ 10K run

SPRINT DISTANCE - 500m swim/ 20k bike/ 5K run

In 1983 and 1984, at the dawn of the sport of triathlon, the Bass Lake Triathlon hosted the first ever National Championships for the new sport of triathlon. In 2011 the Bass Lake Classic Triathlon returned and quickly established itself as one of the top triathlons in the west.

Featuring the same course that the triathlon heroes of yore competed on (500m swim, 20k cycle, and 10k run), the Bass Lake Classic Triathlon is centered at Bass Lake, a picturesque mountain lake only 15 minutes from the gates of Yosemite. Starting at the beach in front of our host hotel, The Pines Resort, triathletes are treated to a swim in the clear mountain waters of Bass Lake, followed by a challenging ride around Bass Lake and through the Sierra National Forest to finish with a run through quaint Bass Lake Village. Tired of courses choked by cars? Come to the Bass Lake Classic Triathlon and race on roads devoid of cars and in the crisp, clean air of the Sierra footihills.

The Bass Lake Classic Triathlon is more than just a race. Our host hotel is the site of the transition area and finish line. Enjoy a welcome Pasta Dinner during check in on Friday evening. The triathlon parties in the 80s were epic and our 2012 version is bigger and better. Don't miss the Bluegrass and BBQ Awards Party on Saturday night!

Open your summer season at one of the most exciting and challenging venues in all of triathlon at the Bass Lake Classic Triathlon.

And after the triathlon, enjoy all that Bass Lake has to offer. Bass Lake, and the surrounding area, is the gateway to Yosemite Park and offers fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, hiking, exploring and more, not to mention the local casinos, wine country and the list goes on.