White Deer Triathlon
White Deer Triathlon Returns May 17, 2025.

Registration & Volunteer Information

Early Bird registration runs January 6, 2025 –  January 31, 2025.  $80/individual or $175 /3-person relay team

Standard registration runs February 1, 2025 – May 9, 2025. $90/individual or $185 / 3 person relay team

Online registration can be found here.  Mail in registration can be found here.

Interested in helping make this race a huge success? Check out our volunteer opportunities and sign up here

Registration Includes:

  • Participation Medal 
  • Short sleeved performance t-shirt in women’s and men’s sizes 
  • Refreshments
  • Goodie Bag
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Saturday Night Party (After Party)

Race Information

Divisions & Awards

  • In 2025, we will not be creating separate divisions for canoe, kayak or SUP. You may use the watercraft of your choice, but all entrants will be competing in the same divisions as listed below. Please note that kayaks with pedals will receive a 45-min penalty.
  • Individuals, ages 15-70+: Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd males and females in each of the following age categories: 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Award plaques will be presented to the top male and top female overall.
  • 3-Person Relay: three people will each complete one leg of the course. A plaque for each member of the top relay team will be awarded and the runner-up team members will be awarded a medal.
  • ALL athletes finishing the race will receive a participation medal.

Race Route Maps: Paddle | Bike | Run

Restrooms or portable toilets located: 

Boulder Junction Community Center
Camp Manito-wish YMCA bike/run transition area
Boulder Lake landing area
Winter Park

Equipment (not supplied): Please dress for all-weather conditions and plan accordingly!

  • Bike helmet
  • PFD
  • Running shoes
  • Sunscreen & sunglasses
  • Towel & socks
  • Filled water bottles

Rentals:

Coontail for Kayaks, Bikes and SUPs: 715-385-0250
Schauss Woodworks for Canoes: 715-385-2434

Severe Weather Policy:

Any part of the race will be stopped in the event of:

  • Visible lightning
  • An active tornado warning
  • Severe thunderstorm warning encompassing the start time or operation time
  • High winds creating severe wave action/surf

Race officials will monitor the weather on race morning and keep participants aware of any alterations to the schedule or alert athletes if the race has been postponed or cancelled. The race may be postponed up to two hours before a cancellation will be issued. A race in progress will be suspended or cancelled if severe weather presents itself during the race. If the race is stopped and you are on the water, please exit the water immediately and seek shelter.
If you are biking or running, please seek shelter immediately along your race route. Safety and First aid stations will be available at transition stations and finish line. Your safety is our number one concern. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

NO REFUNDS will be issued if competition must be modified, shortened or cancelled due to weather conditions.

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 16, 2025

5 – 8:30pm | Check-in:  Mandatory orientation/check-in (need not be present the entire time) at the Boulder Junction Community Center on Hwy M – 5392 Park St, Boulder Junction, WI 54512. Packets include your bib, wave start time, t-shirt and goodie bag. This is a good time for you to ask questions.

5 – 7pm | Pasta Buffet: Complimentary pasta buffet for all race participants. Tickets for additional attendees can be purchased at check-in.

If you cannot make it between 5pm and 8:30pm on Friday evening, please contact us ASAP at (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct@boulderjct.org.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

6:30am-8:30am | Gear Drop Off:  Paddle drop off at Boulder Lake Boat Landing (Paddle Transition) & bike gear drop off at Camp Manitowish YMCA (Bike/Run Transition).

Participants with last names or team names beginning A-L should go to Camp Manito-wish YMCA to drop off bike/run equipment first and M-Z to the Boulder Lake Boat landing to drop off paddle equipment first to avoid congestion at the two transition areas. It takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete this route dropping off your gear. So please allow enough time to get back to the Community Center and catch the shuttle bus to the starting line at Boulder Lake.

9am | The race begins! White Deer Triathlon begins at Boulder Lake Boat Landing (Paddle Transition).

12 – 3pm  | Gear Pick up: You may pick up your triathlon gear at Camp Manito-wish YMCA between 12noon and 3pm.

1:30pm | Awards: Held at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Outdoor seating is limited, if you have a bagged chair bring it with you and keep in your car for the awards.

6pm | After party: This is included with race participants fee. More information will be available soon!

 

Enjoy photos from past triathlons below as you make your preparations for  May 17, 2025!

Where to Paddle, Bike & Run in Boulder Junction:

Here’s some more information to help you find outdoor fun on your next trip–

Find more Boulder Junction travel information

 

Contact Us

Please call the Boulder Junction Chamber at 715-385-2400, or email us at boulderjct@boulderjct.org.

Registration & Volunteer Information

Early Bird registration runs January 6, 2025 –  January 31, 2025.  $80/individual or $175 /3-person relay team

Standard registration runs February 1, 2025 – May 9, 2025. $90/individual or $185 / 3 person relay team

Online registration can be found here.  Mail in registration can be found here.

Interested in helping make this race a huge success? Check out our volunteer opportunities and sign up here

Registration Includes:

  • Participation Medal 
  • Short sleeved performance t-shirt in women’s and men’s sizes 
  • Refreshments
  • Goodie Bag
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Saturday Night Party (After Party)

Race Information

Divisions & Awards

  • In 2025, we will not be creating separate divisions for canoe, kayak or SUP. You may use the watercraft of your choice, but all entrants will be competing in the same divisions as listed below. Please note that kayaks with pedals will receive a 45-min penalty.
  • Individuals, ages 15-70+: Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd males and females in each of the following age categories: 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Award plaques will be presented to the top male and top female overall.
  • 3-Person Relay: three people will each complete one leg of the course. A plaque for each member of the top relay team will be awarded and the runner-up team members will be awarded a medal.
  • ALL athletes finishing the race will receive a participation medal.

Race Route Maps: Paddle | Bike | Run

Restrooms or portable toilets located: 

Boulder Junction Community Center
Camp Manito-wish YMCA bike/run transition area
Boulder Lake landing area
Winter Park

Equipment (not supplied): Please dress for all-weather conditions and plan accordingly!

  • Bike helmet
  • PFD
  • Running shoes
  • Sunscreen & sunglasses
  • Towel & socks
  • Filled water bottles

Rentals:

Coontail for Kayaks, Bikes and SUPs: 715-385-0250
Schauss Woodworks for Canoes: 715-385-2434

Severe Weather Policy:

Any part of the race will be stopped in the event of:

  • Visible lightning
  • An active tornado warning
  • Severe thunderstorm warning encompassing the start time or operation time
  • High winds creating severe wave action/surf

Race officials will monitor the weather on race morning and keep participants aware of any alterations to the schedule or alert athletes if the race has been postponed or cancelled. The race may be postponed up to two hours before a cancellation will be issued. A race in progress will be suspended or cancelled if severe weather presents itself during the race. If the race is stopped and you are on the water, please exit the water immediately and seek shelter.
If you are biking or running, please seek shelter immediately along your race route. Safety and First aid stations will be available at transition stations and finish line. Your safety is our number one concern. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

NO REFUNDS will be issued if competition must be modified, shortened or cancelled due to weather conditions.

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 16, 2025

5 – 8:30pm | Check-in:  Mandatory orientation/check-in (need not be present the entire time) at the Boulder Junction Community Center on Hwy M – 5392 Park St, Boulder Junction, WI 54512. Packets include your bib, wave start time, t-shirt and goodie bag. This is a good time for you to ask questions.

5 – 7pm | Pasta Buffet: Complimentary pasta buffet for all race participants. Tickets for additional attendees can be purchased at check-in.

If you cannot make it between 5pm and 8:30pm on Friday evening, please contact us ASAP at (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct@boulderjct.org.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

6:30am-8:30am | Gear Drop Off:  Paddle drop off at Boulder Lake Boat Landing (Paddle Transition) & bike gear drop off at Camp Manitowish YMCA (Bike/Run Transition).

Participants with last names or team names beginning A-L should go to Camp Manito-wish YMCA to drop off bike/run equipment first and M-Z to the Boulder Lake Boat landing to drop off paddle equipment first to avoid congestion at the two transition areas. It takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete this route dropping off your gear. So please allow enough time to get back to the Community Center and catch the shuttle bus to the starting line at Boulder Lake.

9am | The race begins! White Deer Triathlon begins at Boulder Lake Boat Landing (Paddle Transition).

12 – 3pm  | Gear Pick up: You may pick up your triathlon gear at Camp Manito-wish YMCA between 12noon and 3pm.

1:30pm | Awards: Held at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Outdoor seating is limited, if you have a bagged chair bring it with you and keep in your car for the awards.

6pm | After party: This is included with race participants fee. More information will be available soon!

 

Enjoy photos from past triathlons below as you make your preparations for  May 17, 2025!

Our Sponsors

Afterparty Sponsor
Acorn Lodge
Buck Sponsors
Boulder Beer Bar
Nicolet National Bank
Doe Sponsors
Coontail
Associated Bank
Fawn Sponsors

Redman Realty Group        
Moondeer & Friends Gallery        
Shaw Building & Design        
Northern Highland Sports        
Peeplelures        
We Tie It Fly Shop        

Become a Sponsor

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the White Deer Triathlon?

View the 2025 Sponsorship Packages HERE

If you have questions or would like to be a sponsor please call Mary Jones, Executive Director of the Boulder Junction Chamber, at (715) 385-2400 or send her an email.

Thank you in advance for your contribution and support!

News

White Deer Triathlon RETURNS in 2025!

01/01/2025

The Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of their popular White Deer Triathlon in 2025! Taking place on May 17, 2025, this event features a 3 kilometer paddle course on Boulder Lake, a 22 kilometer bike ride on paved roads with scenic views, and a 6 kilometer run on both paved roads and a forest trail.

Early bird registration ends January 31 and regular registration is open February 1 through May 9 at WhiteDeerTriathlon.com.

Our MANY thanks to this year’s participants!

05/24/2022

Congrats to all of this years finishers! 2022 Race Results

See photos from the White Deer Triathlon 2022 event

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