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Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Lake Charles, LA
107 Sutherland Road, 70611
Type
TRIATHLON
Official registration

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At a glance

An off-road triathlon adventure through Sam Houston Jones State Park, featuring trail running, mountain biking, and kayaking, all benefiting park trails.

  • Scenic
  • For a Cause

Experience a unique off-road triathlon at the Gator Gauntlet, set within the beautiful Sam Houston Jones State Park. This event invites you to explore the park's diverse landscapes through a challenging combination of trail running, mountain biking, and a scenic kayak paddle on the Calcasieu West Fork River. Your participation also supports a wonderful cause, with all proceeds benefiting the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the trails within Sam Houston Jones State Park. It's an opportunity to connect with nature while contributing to its preservation.

What to expect

Navigate approximately 4 miles of trail running and 8 miles of mountain biking. Enjoy a 1-mile kayak paddle on the Calcasieu West Fork River. Support the preservation of Sam Houston Jones State Park trails.

Standout details

  • Off-road triathlon format
  • Trail running and mountain biking
  • Kayaking on Calcasieu West Fork River
  • Benefits Sam Houston Jones State Park trails

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 13 Miles

    Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Feb 26, 2026, 9:33 AM CST · Closes Aug 28, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 13 Miles

    Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM CDT · From $43.40

    Opens Mar 6, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Aug 28, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

The course

  • Flat
From the organizer

Welcome to a different kind of triathlon! Get to see the entirety of our beautiful Sam Houston Jones State Park as you run and bike the trails, then embark on a kayak paddle on the Calcasieu West Fork River. The race consists of approximately 4 miles of trail running, 8 miles of mountain biking, and a 1 mile paddle on the river.  Proceeds to benefit the trails at Sam Houston Jones State Park.

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