Athletes Welcome at Smith Mountain Lake

This weekend, Smith Mountain Lake will welcome triathletes from around Virginia and several states beyond for the annual Appalachian Power Smith Mountain Lake sprint-distance triathlon. The event takes place in one of the state’s top parks, the Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston. It takes advantage of SML’s spacious recreational amenities with miles of private roadway for 20K bike route and 5K run, and a calm beach area for the 750-meter swim.  

In addition to the spring sprint event, the Big Lick international-distance triathlon is held at the same location each September. Smith Mountain Lake is a hub for athletes and fitness lovers, supported by two local YMCA gyms, plenty of roadway for biking, walking and running and, of course, water sport athletes in abundance. Sports like golf, tennis and basketball are popular at the lake too. Athletes of all interests can appreciate the accommodating landscape of Smith Mountain Lake’s fitness scene.