Bonney Lake Triathlon

Overall score 3.1Good
Thin evidence2 sources#214 of 265 sprint triathlons

Bonney Lake, United States · 0.75 / 19.63 / 5.31 km

Race day Sun 30 Aug 2026

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Course: 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 19.6 km (12.2 mi) bike, 5.3 km (3.3 mi) run. 2026 Sprint: 750 m (0.47 mi) swim, 19.6 km (12.2 mi) bike, 5.31 km (3.3 mi) run.

Is it right for you?

First timer
Doable3.4
PR potential
Fast3.5
Wetsuit swim
Usually3.5
Swim support
Good3.5
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: A 2026 participant reports a late change to a hilly run. All 3

Held back by race (2.4) and swim (2.9).

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Lake sprint: 750 m (0.47 mi) swim, 19.6 km (12.2 mi) bike, 5.31 km (3.3 mi) run.
  • The 2026 revival joins Raise the Bar’s summer series.

Watch out for

  • A 2026 participant reports a late change to a hilly run.
  • The older athlete account covers a predecessor organizer and shorter swim/run.
  • The recent athlete post also promotes a financial-planning business.

Latest or next race

Sun 30 Aug 2026

Official race site(bonneylaketri.com, opens in a new tab)

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What racers say

Overall score 3.1 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Aimée Lloyd

    Raced 2026 · LinkedIn athlete post

    Tone: Mixed

    The first-time sprint athlete felt rushed warming up and struggled with swim contact, then achieved a strong bike result. She says the run changed to hills five days before racing and was pleased to finish. The September 2026 post also promotes her financial-planning business; that commercial context is disclosed.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run

    Read on linkedin.com (LinkedIn athlete post, opens in a new tab)

  • Amber

    Raced 2013 · Mommies on the Run

    Tone: Mixed

    Amber enjoyed the friendly field and wanted to race again. Swimming felt hard and an unmarked hill sent her off course on the run. This predecessor edition used shorter swim and run distances; its marking problem does not establish present organization.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run

    Read on mommiesontherun.blogspot.com (Mommies on the Run, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

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Below par. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Very tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Both sprint participants were pleased to finish despite difficulties. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationAdequate3.3

    A current participant reports a late run change; the older account reports missed marking. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyDoable3.4

    First-time athletes finished proudly, but swim contact and hills added difficulty. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.5

    Comparable finish-time data are unavailable. · Low confidence

Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

  • Wetsuit legalUsually3.5

    Race-day water temperatures and wetsuit decisions are not documented across editions. · Low confidence

  • Water temperatureComfortable3.5

    Typical race-day water temperatures remain unverified. · Low confidence

  • Calm waterMostly calm3.5

    Recent athlete descriptions of water conditions are limited. · Low confidence

  • Swim easeModerate3.3

    A current first-timer describes nerves and swim contact. · Low confidence

  • Swim experienceGreat3.5

    Few athletes have described the swim experience. · Low confidence

  • Swim supportGood3.5

    Recent athlete descriptions of swim safety coverage are limited. · Low confidence

Very good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    Recent athlete descriptions of pavement are limited. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.5

    Current traffic restrictions are not fully verified. · Low confidence

  • Bike sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few athletes have described bike scenery. · Low confidence

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Typical bike wind conditions remain unverified. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Bike speedFast3.5

    Recent athlete accounts do not establish a consistently fast bike course. · Low confidence

  • Bike flatnessMostly flat3.5

    A verified elevation total is unavailable. · Low confidence

  • Bike simplicityMostly simple3.5

    Recent athlete descriptions of turns and descents are limited. · Low confidence

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

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Few athletes have described spectators along the run. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.5

    Recent athlete accounts do not establish consistent aid quality. · Low confidence

  • Run sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few athletes have described run scenery. · Low confidence

  • Run conditionsModerate3.3

    The longer current run and reported hills require preparation. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Run flatnessRolling3.3

    A current participant describes a hilly replacement route; verified ascent is unavailable. · Low confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Typical race-day temperatures remain unverified. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    Too few editions are documented to establish reliable weather. · Low confidence

  • Venue beautyLovely3.5

    Few athletes have described the venue. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Recent spectator experiences are sparsely documented. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Race elevation has not been independently verified. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Athlete reports do not establish hotel availability. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Athlete reports do not establish race-week accommodation value. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Parking and walking arrangements are not fully documented. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Airport transfers and travel experiences are sparsely documented. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.5

    Current pickup and transition arrangements are only partly documented. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Athlete reports say little about local dining. · Low confidence

Course

Swim, 0.8 km (0.5 mi)

Lake Tapps, Allan Yorke Park

Start
wave

Getting there and staying

Book
Official 2026 pickup includes Saturday evening at the park and race morning. Reconfirm the next edition before travel.

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Key facts

Location
Bonney Lake, Washington, United States
Typical month
August
Distances
0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 19.6 km (12.2 mi) bike, 5.3 km (3.3 mi) run

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