Xingquan Dishui Lake Triathlon (226 km)

Lingang, Pudong (Dishui Lake), China · May · Other (Xingquan, independent)

Why people love it

Flat, potentially fast course in a major city, about 35 km (22 mi) from Shanghai Pudong airport
Multi-distance weekend: 226 km (140 mi), 113 km (70 mi) and 51.5 km (32 mi), with relays

Almost no athlete feedback found; course details unpublished
Full-distance edition after 2024 unconfirmed
Swim temperature and wetsuit rules unknown; late-May water likely 18-23 °C (64-73 °F)
Coastal wind and humidity; air typically 18-27 °C (64-81 °F)
Distance split of 3.8 km (2.4 mi) / 180 km (112 mi) / 42.2 km (26.2 mi) is assumed from the 226 km (140 mi) label

2.8Good

How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 27% of the overall score.

Racer satisfactionLiked3.1
No athlete reports or course details found, only an official 2024 photo story. The May 2024 weekend drew 2,000+ athletes from 22 countries. · Low confidence
OrganizationAdequate3.3
A two-day, city-backed event across several distances in a purpose-built district. Likely competent, but unverified. · Low confidence
First timer friendlyDoable3.4
Flat, urban, with metro access and relay options. The 226 km (140 mi) distance still demands prep, and a language barrier may apply. · Low confidence

PR potentialFast3.9
Likely flat reclaimed land at sea level, with coastal wind as the main risk. The course is not confirmed as fast. · Low confidence
Course easeModerate3.8
Likely flat at sea level, though warm, humid late-May conditions add some difficulty. · Low confidence

3.4Good

Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

Wetsuit legalUsually3.6
Water temperature is unknown. Late-May shallow lake water is probably 18-23 °C (64-73 °F), near the edge of wetsuit use. Rules not found. · Low confidence
Water temperatureComfortable4.3
Late-May lake water is probably 19-23 °C (66-73 °F). This is an estimate with no data. · Low confidence
Calm waterMostly calm3.7
A man-made lake with no current, but a large open surface near the East China Sea can get wind chop. · Low confidence
Swim easeEasy3.9
An artificial lake with no current or tides expected. Sighting and start format are unknown. · Low confidence
Swim experienceFine3.0
An urban new-town lake. No reports on water clarity or start format. · Low confidence

3.5Good

Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.

Road surfaceGood4.2
Modern purpose-built Lingang roads are likely, though not confirmed. · Low confidence
Road closuresMostly closed3.8
Government-backed events in China typically close roads, but this is unverified for this event. · Low confidence
Bike sceneryPleasant2.6
Likely flat urban new-town and lake loops with limited scenery. · Low confidence
WindWindy2.4
Likely coastal exposure on reclaimed land near the East China Sea. No wind figures reported. · Low confidence

Bike speedFast3.9
Likely flat roads with a smooth modern surface, though coastal wind could slow it. The route is not published. · Low confidence
Bike flatnessPancake flat4.8
Reclaimed coastal land that is essentially flat, which the Shanghai government cycling guide supports. Route and gain are not published. · Low confidence
Bike simplicityMostly simple4.2
Wide purpose-built flat roads, probably with few technical turns. · Low confidence

3.0Good

Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

Crowd supportDecent2.7
A large multi-event weekend with city promotion, but no reports on crowds. · Low confidence
Aid stationsStandard3.0
No aid station information published. · Low confidence
Run sceneryPleasant3.0
Likely lakeside laps in a modern district. · Low confidence
Run conditionsModerate3.0
Flat, but late-May humidity, a typical 18-27 °C (64-81 °F) range and limited shade make it harder. · Low confidence

3.4Good

Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

Air temperaturePleasant3.8
Typical race-day air is 18-27 °C (64-81 °F) with high humidity. Comfortable is 18-25 °C (64-77 °F). · Medium confidence
Weather reliabilityVariable3.0
Late May is just before the plum-rain season, which typically starts in mid-June. Thunderstorms are possible. · Low confidence
Venue beautyPleasant3.1
A man-made lake beside the modern Lingang new town. Pleasant rather than dramatic. · Low confidence
Spectator friendlySome viewpoints3.2
A lakeside venue reached by metro Line 16. The course layout is unknown. · Low confidence

3.6Very good

Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.

Hotel availabilityGood3.8
Lingang has lakeside hotels, and Shanghai is a short ride away. · Low confidence
Hotel valueNormal3.2
Shanghai-area pricing. No reviews found. · Low confidence
WalkabilitySome driving2.8
Lingang is a spread-out new town. Metro Line 16 reaches Dishui Lake station, but walking distances are unknown. · Low confidence
Travel easeEasy3.8
Shanghai Pudong (PVG), a major international hub, is about 35 km (22 mi) away. Visa needs add friction for some travellers. · Low confidence
LogisticsSome complexity3.2
Likely a single lakeside district, but no athlete guide found. · Low confidence
Town and foodFine3.2
Shanghai's food scene is nearby, though Lingang itself is a new development. · Low confidence

Location: Lingang, Pudong (Dishui Lake), Shanghai, China
Typical month: May
Latest or next date: 26 May 2024
Organiser: Other (Xingquan, independent)
Distances: 3.8 km (2.4 mi) swim, 180 km (112 mi) bike, 42.2 km (26.2 mi) run
Swim venue: Dishui Lake (Lingang) (lake)
Air temperature: 18–27 °C (64–81 °F)
Humidity: Humid; plum-rain season approaches in June
Altitude: 4 m (13 ft)
Nearest airport: Shanghai Pudong (PVG), 35 km (22 mi) away
Where to stay: Lingang / Dishui Lake
Booking: Lingang has hotels near the lake and metro Line 16 to Dishui Lake station. Distance approximate.

Lingang official English siteRaced 2024 · article · Positive
Photo story on the two-day 2024 event: 2,000+ athletes from 22 countries, adult triathlon at 226 km (140 mi), 113 km (70 mi) and 51.5 km (32 mi) with relays, plus open water swims and kids/teen races. No course or conditions detail for the 226 km (140 mi) race.
Wikipedia: Dishui Lakearticle · Mixed
Background on the artificial lake and Lingang area; context for a flat, urban new-town venue.
Shanghai gov: Lin-gang cycling routesRaced 2024 · article · Positive
Official guide to cycling around Lin-gang; supports a flat, purpose-built lakeside riding environment.

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