White Mountains Triathlon

The White Mountains Triathlon is New Hampshire’s Premier Triathlon! Compete in one of the most beautiful & pristine event venues in the world! Cannon Mountain and Franconia State Park plays host to the White Mountains Triathlon.

Tri to find a better view than this picturesque and challenging course through NH’s breathtaking White Mountains National Forest!

All White Mountains Triathlon Festival races swim within the beautiful Echo Lake, starting at the beach along the base of Cannon Mountain.

The Half bike ride begins with a 3 mile descent of 10%. It remains along Rt. 18 all the way in to Franconia Village prior to turning on scenic Rt. 116. While challenging, this part the route along side Lost River is where our famous “King of the Mountains” challenge awaits. Riders will turn around at the Beaver Pond rec area and head back into town. You’ll continue through the pristine White Mountains, turning onto Rt. 18 and continuing onto Rt. 302 into the town of Bethlehem. A turn onto Rt. 3 brings you back to Cannon and the transition area via a beautiful, paved bike path for the final 2 miles.

All three White Mountain Triathlon Festival run course use the beautiful, paved recreation trail of Franconia Notch State Park. The series of paths weave and wind through the pristine terrain, affording athletes some of the best views in the Whites! Landmarks such as the Cannon Mountain Tramway and Old Man of the Mountain View Center are points of interest along your route. All runs finish at the base of Cannon Mountain’s main Peabody Lodge and lift area for a post race party and celebration.

All participants will have the chance to earn their custom finisher’s medal at the finish line!

Perfect Tri-cation: With a unique pre-race summit social on top of Cannon Mountain and a post race slope side BBQ this race has it all!