Date / Location

• Date: Sunday, September 14
• Location: North Shore of Devil’s Lake – Rock Elm Shelter, 55975 Park Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913
• Time: 8:00 AM

Packet Pick-Up

Early PPU:

• Date: September 13, 2025
• Time: 3PM - 7PM
• Location: Starkweather Brewing - 2439 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704

• Date: September 14, 2025
• Location: North Shore of Devil’s Lake: Rock Elm Shelter - 55975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
• Time: 6:15- 7:45 AM

What You Get

• *NEW IN 2025 - Shirts are ONLY unisex sizing* Event Race T-Shirt
• Finisher Medal
• Professional Race Timing with Fast, Accurate Results
• Free Digital Race Photos
• Wave Specific Swim Cap
• Finisher Food

Body Marking / Swim Caps

After checking in, please go to the body marking area. Your race number will be marked on the leg and the arm. These markings are used to identify you at the start and end of the swim, as well as during the bike portion of your race. Race Day Events provides its participants with latex swim caps. The color of these swim caps denotes which wave you will be participating in. If you have a latex allergy, we encourage you to bring your own swim cap. The non-latex swim cap does not need to be the same color as your wave color, but if it is, that would be appreciated. If you do not have the same color, please alert the race official of your latex allergy before your wave enters the water.

Awards

Overall awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be awarded to men and women. Overall awards will also be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd relay teams.

• Age group awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be awarded for each age group, men and women. Age groups are as follows:
• 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & above.
• Special award categories 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be awarded to:
• Men in the Clydesdale category (men over 220 lbs)
• Women in the Athena category (women over 165 lbs)
• Men and women in the High School Category

Parking and Park Passes

Parking is available in and around the Devil's Lake North Shore. Please be aware of a NEW Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) policy affecting all attendees driving to the race venue, which is located within a Wisconsin State Park.​

To enter the park, every vehicle is required to have either:

A valid Annual Wisconsin State Park Vehicle Admission Pass

OR​

A Daily Vehicle Admission Pass, which MUST be purchased online the morning of the event as the pass is ONLY valid for the date of issue.​

This is MANDATORY - vehicles without a valid pass will receive a DNR violation during the event. ​

How to Purchase Your Pass:

Annual Pass: Purchase online via the Your Pass Now platform. (LINK BELOW)​

Daily Pass: Purchase online via the Your Pass Now platform on the morning of the event as the pass is ONLY valid for the date of issue.(LINK BELOW)​

Important Notes:

Online Purchase: After purchasing online, you will receive an email receipt serving as proof of purchase. For annual passes, the physical pass will be mailed within 30 days.

For daily passes, you MUST display the printed email receipt on your vehicle's dashboard. 

Advance Purchase: To avoid delays, we recommend purchasing your pass in advance or setting a reminder to buy the daily pass online the morning of the race.​

Series & Scoring

The Devil's Challenge Triathlon is race number seven of seven in the Wisconsin Tri Series! All races in the series offer sprint distance while the Wisconsin Triterium, Green Lake, and Tri-ing for a Cure Triathlons also offer an Olympic distance. Compete in as many races as you can for a chance at winning both overall and division awards for the Wisconsin Tri Series! Series scoring is based on your five best times out of the seven races. For full details, please visit here.

Rules & Regulations

General

• You MUST wear your timing chip on your ANKLE throughout the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME.
• All relay athletes will exchange the timing chip in transition.
• Racers and spectators must always follow volunteer and officials’ instructions.
• Transition will remain closed until the last biker has moved on to their run. No one will be allowed back in for any reason.
• DO NOT Litter. DO NOT abandon equipment.
• Headphones are allowed for the run portion of the race. They are NOT allowed during the bike portion of the race and are highly discouraged for the swim.

• Swim cap must be worn.
• Wetsuits may be worn.
• No fins, gloves, paddles, or flotation devices of any kind are allowed.

• Athlete must wear a bike helmet at all times.
• All athletes need to mount/dismount the bike at the mount/dismount line.
• Obey all traffic laws while on the cycling course unless otherwise specifically directed by an official or law enforcement.
• Drafting is not allowed at any point during the race. Penalties and/or disqualifications will be given for drafting.
• It is the responsibility of the athlete to know and follow the prescribed bike course. There will be no time adjustments for any reason.
• We do our best to mark large potholes, but please keep your eyes open and make smart decisions to avoid road hazards.

• All runners are required to wear a bib number and it MUST face forward at the finish line.
• It is the responsibility of the athlete to know and follow the prescribed run course. There will be no time adjustments for any reason.

Lodging

Make the most of your race weekend by turning it into a weekend getaway!

Weekend Dates: Saturday, September 13 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025

We’ve secured a special group rate just for triathlon participants and their families/ friends:

Fairfield Inn & Suites Baraboo

Rate: $140.00 USD per night Booking Deadline: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Perk: Hotel shuttle service to and from the North Park entrance at Devil’s Lake State Park

This is a convenient and comfortable option to stay close to the action and enjoy everything the area has to offer. Rooms are limited, be sure to book early!

* Must book through the link below for discounted rate

Book your group rate for Devils Lake Triathlon

Wetsuits

Wetsuits are mandatory in water temperatures less than 58º F. Competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower. If the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards(if this happens, a special start wave will be created). Wetsuits are prohibited in water temperatures greater than 84º F. Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5mm thick. It is strongly encouraged to practice open water swimming prior to the event – with and without a wetsuit.

Weather / Refund Policy

This race does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. (This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event.)