Whether aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy the great outdoors, amateur and elite athletes alike take to land and water for some friendly competition in the Great Race. Triathletes in this 40th annual event tackle a scenic 3.1-mile run, 12-mile bike ride and three-mile paddle in and around Lake Champlain. Teams of two, three and four rowers cut through the water in the canoe and kayak divisions. Held in conjunction with Bay Day, an afternoon of family-friendly fun culminating in fireworks, the race is followed by food, music and an awards celebration to honor top contenders.
