# Event Details - **Event Name**: Glimmerglass Triathlon - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: We are very excited to be back for another year of the Glimmerglass Triathlon! The 2026 race will include a paddle, bike and run on Saturday, August 22. LOCATION Racers will begin the race on a kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board with a 2 mile open water paddle. Starting at the beachfront, the route will follow the protected Glimmerglass Bay on Otsego Lake. After the paddle and upon arrival at the beach, racers will transition to their bikes staged near the Lakefront Pavilion. The bike portion of the race will take riders 18 miles north of Glimmerglass State Park on secondary roads. Racers will dismount from their bikes and finish the last stretch of the race on foot. This year’s run is a shortened 5K course (previously 10K) that includes a crossing of the historic Hyde Hall foot bridge and winds through the wooded trails and open spaces of Glimmerglass State Park. COST Race registration includes official timing from the Clark Sports Center events team, commemorative race sweatshirt, finisher medal, food and a free finish beer for those 21+. SOLO with Kayak, Canoe or Stand Up Paddle Board • Non-refundable entry fee is $75 per person if received on or before August 20. 3 Person Kayak Team • Non-refundable entry fee is $150 per team if received on or before August 20. 4 Person Canoe Team • Non-refundable entry fee is $175 per team if received on or before August 20. If you are entering with a paddle board, please adhere to the following rules: • Boards: Inflatable, solid, up to 14 ft, no weight limit. • Paddles: Single-bladed only, adjustable. • Fins: For stability only. • Leashes: Required for safety. • Life jackets are mandatory and every racer will be safety checked REGISTRATION Runners may pre-register online at: https://glimmerglasstriathlon.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16083 OR Racers can register online, at the Clark Sports Center or download the entry form and mail it to The Clark Sports Center, Attn: Doug McCoy, P.O. Box 850, Cooperstown, NY 13326. No refunds will be provided. EVENT SCHEDULE & TIMES Friday, August 21 5:00–7:00pm • Bags may be picked up at Glimmerglass State Park. Saturday, August 22 6:30–8:00am • Bag pick-up at Glimmerglass State Park. 9:00am • Triathlon start Race Finish • A post race lunch is included for all racers and other choices available for sale. NEW FOR 2026 // NO DAY OF REGISTRATION AWARDS Race medals will be distributed to every finisher. AID STATIONS Water stations will be positioned along the running route. EQUIPMENT DROP OFF/STAGING • Bikes and kayaks/canoes can dropped off in staging areas Saturday morning only from 6:00-8:00am. • Bikes will be staged in Glimmerglass State Park. • Participants are required to provide their own equipment for the race (bikes, kayaks/ canoes). We have a limited supply of rental kayaks available. Rentals available for selection through registration process. Bikes may be available for rent at local bike shops. 2026 Sponsors Title Sponsor: NYCM Insurance For more information, visit: https://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2026-glimmerglass-triathlon/ Questions? Contact Event Director, Doug McCoy, at (607) 547-2800, ext. 111, or via email at mccoyd@clarksportscenter.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cooperstown/glimmerglass-triathlon/200029897383103 - **Event Categories**: sports, cycling, marathons, workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 62 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Cooperstown - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Glimmerglass State Park - **lat**: 42.78518 - **long**: -74.86193 - **full address**: Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 CR-31, Cooperstown, NY 13326-4221, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Glimmerglass Triathlon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2a74a1cdc537686f3adef580b2b92e617a1be59cc6da87cbbe482d88bc6853f1-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8d818-gmir?v=1786989476 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Glimmerglass Triathlon being held? - **A:** Glimmerglass Triathlon takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am at Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 CR-31, Cooperstown, NY 13326-4221, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Glimmerglass Triathlon? - **A:** Glimmerglass Triathlon is organized by The Clark Sports Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Glimmerglass Triathlon is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cooperstown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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