A wave of competitors in the Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon begin their swim leg of the event, which also includes a bike ride and run. (Enterprise file photo — Lou Reuter)

TUPPER LAKE — The Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon will return on Saturday, June 28, kicking off at 8 a.m., and continuing its stance as one of the longest-running triathlons in North America.

Now in its 43rd year, the Tinman is expecting more than 400 athletes across five different events: Tinman (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run); aquabike (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike); team relay (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run); Olympic (0.94-mile swim, 24-mile bike, 6.2-mile run) and a sprint (0.6-mile swim, 12.4-mile bike, 3.1-mile run).

Race Director Wendy Peroza, a 25-year volunteer and race director for 15 years, said this race is entirely community-driven and plays a vital role in Tupper Lake’s summer season.

The race starts and ends at the Tupper Lake Municipal Park, but this year, due to construction, the bike route will head south toward Long Lake instead of the traditional Cranberry Lake direction. Cyclists will follow standard road rules. Motorists are urged to use caution, especially near the turnaround points.

Packet pick-up and registration will take place at the Tupper Lake Library Community Room on Friday, June 27, from 1 to 8 p.m.

The Tinman is still in need of volunteers for all areas: packet pick-up, course setup and race support. Non-profit groups of eight or more are eligible for stipends to support their cause. Sign up at tinyurl.com/yfv9ejy4 or email tinman@tupperlake.com.