September 20, 2025 – 7:30 am EDT
Can you outrun the Wildman? Encounter the lore for yourself as you race through the heart of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Experience the thrill of a pristine open-water lake swim, rolling green hills with distilleries dating back to the birthplace of America’s only spirit—Bourbon Whiskey—and an exciting and fun finish and post-race festival.
You’ll also race through the famed territories of the Wildman in historic Anderson County, where recorded sightings of a Bigfoot-like creature date back to the 1700s.
Home of the 2025 Long Course National Championships
The Wildman Triathlon Experience is proud to host the 2025 USA Triathlon Long Course National Championships, featuring the Half Distance Triathlon, the Half Distance Aquabike, and the Half Distance Duathlon.
International Distance events do not qualify for the Long Course Course National Championships.
Race Highlights
Swim
Lake
Run
Rolling
Bike
Rolling
Avg Air Temp
76°F / 24°C
Avg Water Temp
73°F / 23°C
- Swim through beautiful Taylorsville Lake, a pristine open-water plunge to start your race
- Bike through a stretch of rolling Bluegrass hills with picturesque farms — this course is definitely for hill lovers and those looking for a true challenge
- Run along winding, tree-lined country roads where cows and sheep will cheer you on — this course is steep, train hills, hills, hills.
Race Categories
Half Distance
Triathlon
1.2 mile swim | 56 mile bike | 13.1 mile run
(1.9 km swim | 90 km bike | 21.1 km run)
Aquabike
1.2 mile swim | 56 mile bike
(1.9 km swim | 90 km bike)
Duathlon
3.1 mile run | 56 mile bike | 13.1 mile run
(5 km run | 90 km bike | 21.1 km run)
International Distance
Triathlon
1.5 km swim | 40 km bike | 10 km run
(0.9 mile swim | 24.8 mile bike | 6.2 mile run)
Aquabike
1.5 km swim | 40 km bike
(0.9 mile swim | 24.8 mile bike)
Course Descriptions
Swim Course
The swim is a diamond-shaped course with an average water temperature of 73 degrees. The bike start is a long climb. Highly recommended to gear your bike at T1 accordingly.
Half Bike Course
The course is all country rolling hills with constant up and down. No severe climbs just constant. It’s a technical course and very hilly.
International Distance Bike Course
The course is all country rolling hills with no severe climbs.
Run Courses
Both the Half and International runs have rolling hills on rural shaded country roads. The run to T1 out of the swim start is challenging. The Half course has a long steep climb at the turnaround.
USA Triathlon Sanctioned
USA Triathlon, the national governing body for the sport of Triathlon, sanctions this event.
We suggest that participants become familiar with USA Triathlon Rules and Regulations. Officials will be present enforcing these rules.
Race Schedule
Mark your calendar! Make sure you are prepared to conquer the wild at the Wildman Triathlon by planning your unforgettable weekend. Here’s a glimpse of the schedule to help you plan your race journey.
Pre-Race – September 18-19, 2025
Gear up! With nearby campsites, RV parks, tons of vacation rentals, and hotels, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to familiarize yourself with the course, bond with fellow participants, and collect some awesome swag at our pre-race gatherings.
Race Day – September 20, 2025
Post-Race Celebration – September 20, 2025
Become a legend! The celebrations begin once you cross the line at Anderson County Community Park, 1026 County Park Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 with the finish and post-race party all in one location.
Awards
All finishers will receive medals.
Half Distance
Triathlon
- Top three overall men and women
- Top three Masters men and women
- Top three Clydesdale (220+ lbs) and Athena (165+ lbs)
- Top three in each age group, men and women:
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Aquabike
- Top three in each age group, men and women:
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Duathlon
- Top three in each age group, men and women:
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
International Distance
Triathlon
- Top three overall men and women
- Top three Masters men and women
- Top three Clydesdale (220+ lbs) and Athena (165+ lbs)
- Top three in each age group, men and women:
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Aquabike
- 1st overall man and woman
Completion Timelines
For safety reasons, Georgia Multisports Productions has established course-completion timelines as follows:
Half Distance
- Swim: The swim must be completed within 1½ hours
- Bike: 4½ hours or total of 6 hours of swim and bike
- Run: 2½ hours or total of 8½ hours to complete the race
International Distance
- Swim: The swim must be completed within 1 hour
- Bike: 2½ hours or total of 3½ hours of swim and bike
- Run: 1½ hour or total of 5 hours to complete the race
Gear & Timing System
Wet Suits
Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bike Techs
Danville Bike and Footwear will be available race morning for minor adjustments.
Timing System
This event will be timed using the My Laps Timing System. (Five splits provided.)
2024 Results
The inaugural Wildman Triathlon Experience was a thrill. Check out the 2024 Wildman results.
Questions
Course: Please direct questions about the course to Jim Rainey at jim@gamultisports.com.
Registration: Please direct questions about registration to Belinda Rainey at belinda@gamultisports.com.