DeGray Lake Triathlon
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
- Type
- Triathlon
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Challenge yourself at this scenic multisport event on DeGray Lake, featuring triathlons, duathlons, aquabike, and open water swim options.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveExperience one of Arkansas's original multisport events at the DeGray Lake Triathlon. Set against the beautiful backdrop of DeGray Lake and the Ouachita Mountains, this event offers a range of challenges. Participants can choose from Olympic and Sprint triathlons, a sprint duathlon, an aquabike, or an open water swim. It's an opportunity to test your limits in a stunning Arkansas resort state park setting, welcoming both individual athletes and Olympic triathlon teams.
What to expect
- Dive into a 1,500m swim, 40km bike, and 10km run for the Olympic Triathlon.
- Opt for the Sprint Triathlon with a 500yd swim, 13.5mi bike, and 5K run.
- Explore other options like a Sprint Duathlon, Aquabike, or an Open Water Swim.
Standout details
- Original Arkansas multisport festival
- Olympic and Sprint Triathlons
- Beautiful DeGray Lake setting
- Ouachita Mountains scenery
Distances & registration
6 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
Other options
6 options · closes Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT
4mo 13d 18h 14m leftOlympic - Individual
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $103.10
Olympic - Team
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $129.85
Sprint Duathlon
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $71.00
Virtual Duathlon
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $87.05
Virtual Triathlon
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $87.05
Sprint - Individual
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $81.70
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
70 other finishers in 2022. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
3:20:00
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 2:29:24.
People mix
More men
About 21% women and 79% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the other in 2022, this looks like a small field: 70 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 3:20:00. The quicker front of the field averaged about 2:29:24. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Little Rock, AR
Travel draw
Benton, AR
Travel draw
Shreveport, LA
Travel draw
Batesville, AR
Travel draw
Fayetteville, AR
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 20 to 24
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 to 34
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 35 to 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 40 to 44
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 45 to 49
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | 2022 | 70 | 3:20:00 | 3:17:15 | 2:29:24 | 2:17:23 / 2:29:13 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
One of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas...the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature two triathlon distances (olympic and sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon.
DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful lake and surrounding Ouachita mountains near Hot Springs and Little Rock is an Arkansas resort state park.
Olympic Triathlon: 1,500 meter swim, 40 kilometer bike, 10 kilometer run. Individuals and teams. Sprint Triathlon: 500 yard swim, 13.5 mile bike, 5K run. Individuals only Sprint Duathlon: Run 1: 2 miles, Bike: 13.5 miles Run 2: 3.1 miles Aquabike (swim and bike only): 1,500 meter swim, 42 kilometer bike. Individuals only Open Water Swim: 1,500 meter swim Race Venue Information:
DeGray Lake, AR located just outside of Caddo Valley 2.5 miles North on Hwy 7 from Interstate 30, exit 78. Turn left onto Skyline Drive. Spillway Trail Head (The Spillway Dam Area) is rougly 8/10ths of a mile west of the intersection of Skyline Dr and Hwy 7. Google map coordinates - https://goo.gl/maps/Uz7c5ZuonT9pucF18