Sugarman Tri, Du, AquaBike, AquaThon, 5k Run/Walk & Kids Tri and Splash-N-Dash 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Youngsville, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AquaBike | Other | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $85 | – |
| Aquathon | – | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $85 | – |
| Duathlon: Individual (Age Group) | Other | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $85 | 400 |
| Duathlon: Relay Team | Relay | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $155 | 300 |
| Triathlon: Athena (165lbs or more) | Other | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $105 | 300 |
| Triathlon: Clydesdale (220lbs or more) | Other | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $105 | 300 |
| Triathlon: Individual | Other | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $105 | 500 |
| Triathlon: Relay Team | Relay | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $190 | 300 |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20267:40 AM | $30 | – |
| Kids Tri Course - Alligator | Kids | Oct 4, 20269:15 AM | $45 | – |
| Splash & Dash for kids- Armadillo | Kids | Oct 4, 20269:15 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- AquaBike and Duathlon: Individual (Age Group): $85 until Oct 3.
- Aquathon: $85 until Oct 4.
- Duathlon: Relay Team: $155 until Oct 3.
- Triathlon: Athena (165lbs or more) and Triathlon: Clydesdale (220lbs or more) and Triathlon: Individual: $105 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Louisiana ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Louisiana runs 36:12, about 11:39 a mile, based on 261 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:59 and men in 31:08.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the AquaBike starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
104 Oceans Blvd, Youngsville, LA 70592
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Triathlon: Individual
5k Run/Walk
Duathlon: Individual (Age Group)
Aggregated from official results for Sugarman Tri, Du, AquaBike, AquaThon, 5k Run/Walk & Kids Tri and Splash-N-Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sugarman Tri, Du, AquaBike, AquaThon, 5k Run/Walk & Kids Tri and Splash-N-Dash?
At the 2025 Triathlon: Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:19:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:24:42, and half the field in 1:34:29; the last tenth came in after 1:55:39.
At the 2025 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 22:13 or better, the top quarter in 25:22, and half the field in 27:15; the last tenth came in after 46:20.
At the 2025 Duathlon: Individual (Age Group), the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:24 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:45, and half the field in 2:02:14; the last tenth came in after 2:25:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 1:17:24 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 1:20:03 |
| 40-49 | 1:35:18 | 1:22:51 |
| 50-59 | 1:43:33 | 1:21:52 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 23 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Sugarman Tri, Du, AquaBike, AquaThon, 5k Run/Walk & Kids Tri and Splash-N-Dash Other year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 138 to 89 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:43:23 to 1:34:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 (-11%) | 1:34:29 | under 1:19:50 | 1:07:55 |
| 2024 | 100 (-29%) | 1:34:40 | under 1:19:44 | 1:12:58 |
| 2023 | 140 (-16%) | 1:32:02 | under 1:18:05 | 1:02:35 |
| 2022 | 166 (+20%) | 1:38:47 | under 1:24:19 | 1:09:21 |
| 2021 | 138 | 1:43:23 | under 1:23:24 | 1:06:54 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 104 Oceans Blvd, Youngsville, LA 70592Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids, Relay, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022), 2021 (Oct 3, 2021)
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Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Sugarman Tri, Du, AquaBike, AquaThon, 5k Run/Walk & Kids Tri and Splash-N-Dash?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Louisiana ($30).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids, Relay, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 89 runners finished the Triathlon: Individual; the median finish was 1:34:29 and the winner ran 1:07:55.
- Where does it start?
- 104 Oceans Blvd, Youngsville, LA 70592.
From the organizers
See Website for Early Packet Pick up
For More information please go to https://www.latrail.org/sugarman-triathlon
First Sunday in October • Sugar Mill Pond Youngsville, LA
TRIATHLON:
SWIM: 500 METERS
BIKE: 15 MILES
RUN: 3.1 MILES
DUATHLON:
RUN: 2.7 MILES
BIKE: 15 MILES
RUN: 3.1 MILES
AQUABIKE:
SWIM: 500 METERS
BIKE: 15 MILES
5k RUN/WALK
Race starts at 7:00am, Sunday
Proceeds from this event benefit T.R.A.I.L. (Transportation Recreation Alternatives in Louisiana) www.LATRAIL.org
"This was a great event! Great setting, very friendly volunteers, excellent food/beverages. Thanks for all of your hard work. "