About us
Who We Are:
The Seattle Triathlon Group is a non-profit organization in the Seattle area offering group events to local triathletes and multi-sport enthusiasts. Our goal is to offer free group training and support to triathletes of all levels and abilities, whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned veteran.
What We Do:
Free group open water swims, cycling and running are offered throughout the week. We compete together at events throughout the year, including sprint, Olympic, half and full IRONMAN distances.
Our members help each other, train together and share tips and information about the ins and outs of triathlons.
Join our Facebook group to share articles, tips and advice with other members and learn more about social events, and follow us on Twitter at @SGLTG.
Membership Info:
We are a free club. You can come join us in any of our group activities listed in our Events section.
You can choose to become a registered member for a Membership Fee of $25 / year.
Registered members will have access to:
- USAT Participation Accident Insurance Coverage
- Discount Codes to races
- Discounts with our Sponsors
- Club Gear Store
- Discounts at special club clinics
- Take part in shaping the Club by being a voting member at our Club meetings
Upcoming events
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HTFU Weekly Rides 2026
Parking lot, 3310 3rd Ave West, Seattle, WA, US- Quick info: For 2026, NEW LOCATION. Arrive before 6:30 pm, ready to roll, and you will get in a good bike workout. We'll be doing this weekly, although there will likely be changes as we try to boost attendance. (Shift to Wednesdays? Other locations?)
HTFU ("Hills To Fly Up," but sometimes known by a less appropriate name, "Harden The Fun Up") is our regular Tuesday night hill climb/power development workout. Come prepared for 60-90 minutes of steep hills and hard efforts. This will help you develop more power, develop better pedal stroke dynamics, and gain confidence in handling downhill section. All of this will help mentally prepare you for challenging sections of your race course.
Benefits of Hill Workouts: Working on hills is critical, because, well, some races have hills. Confidence going up AND going down is essential. But that is just the starting point. Intense near-all-out efforts are critical to improving overall strength and key to improving your VO2 Max. HTFU is designed to allow you to get your heart rate close to anaerobic threshold in repeated efforts. Regular hill workouts will also help you mentally prepare for whatever gets thrown at you on race day. You should join us, even if climbing hills is intimidating. Actually, you should especially come if you find hills intimidating. Intense hill repeats in a supportive group environment is the BEST way to gain confidence in a low-risk environment. Let's get it done.
Routes: There are a variety of potential workout routes from this location. We are going to start the season with hill repeat rides on 5th Ave W, which is a short (uphill) ride from our new meeting location. The hill is about 2,000 feet long with around 150 feet of climb, which averages around 8% with some stretches a bit more. That is "doable" for most everyone, while offering challenges even to the strongest. Everyone simply repeats at their own pace. The fastest riders don't ever have to wait. Those struggling do not have to worry about slowing the group or taking a break. The speed you descend it up to you. And then repeat. Any breaks are taken at the bottom, where we all eventually regroup and return to the starting point. This road is open to traffic, but cars are rare and move very slowly. It is not used as a "through street" for cars.
Routes: There are other route options from this location in future workouts. They might include routes with no repeats where this is a no-drop ride and where we regroup at each hill. Those routes will be posted here before we do them. Stay tuned.
Equipment: Helmets are obviously required to ride. A good headlight and taillight are recommended. Also MUY IMPORTANTE make sure that your bike is in good working order and there is plenty of life left in your brake pads. Can not stress this enough... Check your gear BEFORE coming out!
Location: The address is for a parking lot across from Seattle Pacific University, on the north side of Queen Anne hill. (Meet in SW corner.)
Time: Arrival at 6:15 is suggested. We will have a safety briefing and then be ready to roll at 6:30 pm. We follow the group sign-up roster. We will have a brief safety speech, then roll a soon as it is done. Again, arrive early enough to be ready to roll at 6:30 sharp. If you are late, you will find us on 5th Ave W, uphill from the starting point. Most rides are about 1.5 hours in length.
Weather: When doing repeats on low-traffic roads, we ride in light-moderate rain. We'll make the final call no later than 5:30pm day of the ride. Please check back in the comments section prior to ride for cancellation due to bad weather.
In order to participate in any Seattle Triathlon Group event, you must sign our electronic waiver. Waivers only need to be signed once per year or if your contact info has changed. You can login to your account at https://www.seattletri.org/dashboard to check. I will only be accepting electronic waivers - please complete the waiver ahead of time! No waiver, no ride!3 attendees
🏊 SLOWS 🏊 (Sammamish Lake Open Water Swim)
Sammamish Landing, 4607 East Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Sammamish, WA, USDetails
Join us for a Sammamish Lake Open Water Swim (SLOWS) evening swim! This event is for experienced open water swimmers ONLY!🕘 Start time: 5:30 PM check-in and get suited up, 6:00pm toes in the water.
📍 Location: We meet at the Sammamish Landing. 4607 East Lake Sammamish Parkway NE · Sammamish, WA.
⏱️ Duration: We'll stick around for an hour of swimming, but you don't have to swim that entire time - the time/distance you go is up to you!Equipment and Safety:
- A brightly colored swim cap and swim buoy are required for safety/visibility.
- In order to participate in any Seattle Triathlon Group event, you must sign our electronic waiver. Waivers only need to be signed once per year or if your contact info has changed. You can login to your account at https://www.seattletri.org/dashboard to check if you have a waiver completed. I will only be accepting electronic waivers - please complete the waiver ahead of time! No waiver, no swim!
- Our Open Water Swims (OWS) are non-lifeguarded, swim-at-your-own-risk events. As such, it is imperative that you be certain of your comfort level and ability to OWS. These are not designed for, nor should they be used for learning how to swim, or for inexperienced open water swimmers. An inexperienced OWS is a danger to themselves, and those around them. If you are not certain about your OWS capabilities, we suggest practicing at a lifeguarded swim beach or at a event designated for beginning open water swimming.
- There is NO guarantee of access to changing rooms/lockers, or gear watch on the beach.
- A swim buoy with a dry pouch is useful to bring your phone and keys with you on the swim.
- A wet suit is highly recommended. The wet suit is especially helpful early in the season but is not necessary.
Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments.
2 attendees🏊 SLOWS 🏊 (Sammamish Lake Open Water Swim)
Sammamish Landing, 4607 East Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Sammamish, WA, USDetails
Join us for a Sammamish Lake Open Water Swim (SLOWS) swim! This event is for experienced open water swimmers ONLY!
🕘 Start time: 5:30 PM check-in and get suited up, 6:00 PM toes in the water.
📍 Location: We meet at the Sammamish Landing. 4607 East Lake Sammamish Parkway NE · Sammamish, WA.
⏱️ Duration: We'll stick around for an hour of swimming, but you don't have to swim that entire time - the time/distance you go is up to you!Equipment and Safety:
- A brightly colored swim cap and swim buoy are required for safety/visibility.
- In order to participate in any Seattle Triathlon Group event, you must sign our electronic waiver. Waivers only need to be signed once per calendar year or if your contact info has changed. I will only be accepting electronic waivers - please complete the waiver ahead of time! No waiver, no swim! Please use the same email address for the wiver as the email address you use on Meetup.
- Our Open Water Swims (OWS) are non-lifeguarded, swim-at-your-own-risk events. As such, it is imperative that you be certain of your comfort level and ability to OWS. These are not designed for, nor should they be used for learning how to swim, or for inexperienced open water swimmers. An inexperienced OWS is a danger to themselves, and those around them. If you are not certain about your OWS capabilities, we suggest practicing at a lifeguarded swim beach or at an event designated for beginning open water swimming.
- There is NO guarantee of access to changing rooms/lockers, or gear watch on the beach.
- A swim buoy with a dry pouch is useful to bring your phone and keys with you on the swim.
- A wet suit is highly recommended. The wet suit is especially helpful early in the season but is not necessary.
Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments.
Let’s have a great 2026 season!!! Go STG!!
15 attendees
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