Mad River Triathlon
April 13, 2025
The Mad River Triathlon is a four-adventure sports event set in Central Vermont’s picturesque Mad River Valley.
The running leg starts at the Warren School and follows the Mad River Path and VT 100. Runners will follow footpaths along the River and the shoulder of the road for 6 miles to the start of the paddling leg at Lareau Park in Waitsfield.
Transitioning to paddlecraft, participants will negotiate 6 miles of fast-moving water, interspersed with class I and occasional II rapids to the takeout on Meadow Road and the beginning of the biking leg.
A 10-mile-long bike leg consists of gravel roads, single track, unimproved forest roads, and pavement. The bike leg ends at the base of Mount Ellen for the final AT ski event.
The ski event consists of skiing up and down Mount Ellen on easy and intermediate terrain, with the extent of the ski course depending on seasonal snow conditions on the mountain.
AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE!
We are making every effort to create an inclusive event by allowing a wide range of equipment, offering group raft rides down the river, allowing you to choose the legs you wish to participate in, and a broad range of categories and accommodations for adaptive athletes. Additionally, if you cannot afford the registration fee, just let us know and we will offer you a reduced registration rate!
Mad River Triathlon is a fundraising event for a coalition of four recreation and conservation non-profits. All proceeds support the restoration of the Mad River and the development of sustainable, inclusive, and interconnected recreational infrastructure in the Mad River Valley.
"Thanks for a great event. It was surely a challenge and so well organized by such great people.”
"Just wanted to express what a wonderful the Triathlon was. As a solo participant managing all the events I felt so SUPPORTED and SAFE the entire time- especially on the water. Thank you for all your hard work making this come back event year so damn special. Beautiful day of community- support- sportsmanship- and FUN!”
"Fantastic event. Thank you so much for bringing this back. Big improvements on the run and bike legs, and great support with the spotters on the river. We'll be back for sure."
Primary Event sponsors:
supporting sponsors:
Lawsons, Kitchenette, Mad River Riders, American Flatbread, Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Sugarbush, Bisbees, Stark Mountain Bike Works, Umiak Outfitters, Mad Rover, Justin Beckwith, VT North, Cabot Creamery, Clearwater Sports, Artisans Gallery, Carol Chamberlin, Sally Kendall Massage, Warren Store, Alpine Options, Product Think Tank, Warren Lodge, MAD HIIT, Charlie Hosford, Mad River Glen, Raised VT, Village Grocery, Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition, Hartshorn Farm, Friends of the Mad River, Drip Sauna, Mad Bush Falls, Mad Valley Sports, Mad Taco, Yellow Farmhouse Inn
