Train with Purpose for the Full Distance Triathlon Lake Placid The Full Distance Triathlon Lake Placid demands preparation as disciplined and rugged as the course itself. From the calm, cable-guided 2.4-mile swim in Mirror Lake to the punishing 112-mile bike ride through the Adirondacks' relentless climbs and descents, and finally the hilly, two-loop marathon along River Road—this race tests every dimension of endurance and resilience. July race-day conditions feature cool air temperatures ...