The Tricky Trout Paddle Triathlon will take place on July 26, 2025.

Taking place around the Phipps Flowage near Hayward, WI, the Tricky Trout is a small, hometown-feel adventure/paddle triathlon. It will be limited to 30 boats.

Start with a 2.5 mile paddle down the Namekagon River from Phipps Flowage to Trout Run Landing on Phipps road. Next, take off for a 5k run from Trout Run Landing to the Mosquito Brook CAMBA Trailhead. Finally, set out on a 9 mile bike ride loop from Mosquito Brook CAMBA Trailhead north on Makwa single track to Gravel Pit trailhead, and back via Phipps Fire Lane and Mosquito Brook to the Mosquito Brook trailhead. 

There are two classes of race to choose from: Solo or Tandem (paddle together, combine your run and bike times). 

The Tricky Trout Triathlon is being organized by the Hayward Curling Club. Proceeds from the race benefit the club.