North Georgia Triathlon Camp

April 13-17, 2026

If you’re looking for a camp experience to sharpen your skills, build fitness, and enjoy training with like-minded athletes, this is the event for you! Escape to the tranquility and beauty of Dawsonville, Georgia in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. Located one hour from the Atlanta airport, this venue can also be described as “Awesomeville,” as it offers a serene and inspiring environment to elevate your swimming, biking and running. Home to NASCAR legendary driver, Bill Elliott, Dawsonville literally has speed and racing in its DNA. With expert coaching and support from triathlon champion, Andrew Starykowicz, this multisport camp is a unique opportunity to train with, and learn from, an experienced Pro while building connection with triathletes from all over the USA.

Swimming

Improve your swimming efficiency, speed and endurance with coached sessions at the competition 10-lane pool at Dawsonville’s first class Aquatics Center. We’ll help you refine your technique and work with you individually to improve. We welcome and triathletes of all skill and experience levels, and we’ll coordinate your swim workout goals with your personal coach. All swim sessions will include instruction from world class endurance swimming champion, John Kenny.

Cycling

Gain confidence and conquer new cycling challenges on your bike with expert tips and guidance from one of the best to ever do it, triathlon bike world record holder, Andrew Starykowicz. We’ll cycle on proven routes from the Tour de Georgia, offering a mix of terrain and mileage possibilities to suit every athlete. Improve your climbing and descending skills as you explore the scenic, breathtaking vistas of the North Georgia mountains. Preparing for a challenging long-distance “A” race this summer? Use this camp as your opportunity to bank some miles with full SAG support from our crew.

Running

Embrace the soft shaded trails and graveled pathways found in the Dawsonville, Georgia area. Our runs will combine adventure with traditional triathlon training, offering a refreshing alternative to monotonous pace-based road work.

Included for Every Athlete

4 nights of accommodation at The Lodge, a private, 38-acre gated luxury estate
Monday and Friday airport transfers to and from camp, as needed (ATL airport, 1-hour transfer time)
Breakfast Tuesday-Friday
Lunch Monday-Friday
Dinner Monday-Thursday
Ride and Run Leaders maximum 6:1 ratio
Roving SAG and transportation to workouts
Aid stations stocked with sports drinks, gels, bars, cola and water
Coached technical sessions with pro triathletes Andrew Starykowicz and John Kenny
Competition swimming pool access and GPS files for all workouts
RaceQuest “swag” pack
Ample on-site secured parking if you decide to drive to camp
Optional additional night on Sunday, April 12 ($375 per person, includes ATL airport shuttle if needed)

Camp Accommodation

Wake up to the sun rising over the mountains from our beautifully appointed Lodge on a 38-acre private, gated estate. We also include all healthy, hearty meals during your time at camp. Special dietary needs can also be accommodated.

What You’ll Need for Camp

Proficiencies and Safety Requirements

SWIMMING

Must be able to swim 400 yards

CYCLING

Must be able to ride 20 miles on rolling terrain
We will offer SAG support for every ride, but you should be able to change a flat tire
Must ride with a red flashing light at all times
All bike types are welcome - triathlon or road bike, and e-road bike

RUNNING

Must be able to traverse hills and uneven surfaces
All paces welcome!

Andrew Starykowicz

Meet Your Camp Leaders

RaceQuest has collaborated with Andrew Starykowicz and John Kenny to host triathlon training camps since 2014. While Andrew and John have both achieved enormous individual success throughout their professional careers, they have one mission for this camp: to empower and equip you to improve as an athlete.

You belong here, no matter your current triathlon experience or ability.

ANDREW STARYKOWICZ

“Starky” hails from Chicago, Illinois and is probably best known in triathlon for his strong swim and world record smashing bike splits. Andrew holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University where he played on the water polo team. He also achieved All-American status in swimming and triathlon while in college. He became a professional triathlete in 2006 and went on to win and podium numerous Ironman, 70.3, Lifetime Triathlon Series, Rev3, CLASH, and ITU/WTS events. He was the first American to break 8-hours in a full Ironman and in 2019 was unanimously voted the greatest cyclist in triathlon history. Andrew has trained extensively in the mountains of North Georgia and the surrounding area for years to hone his skills to excel as a top professional triathlete. He is the author of the book, For Swimmers 365 Main Sets.

JOHN KENNY

John comes from a competitive swimming and running background. A Pennsylvania state champion in high school swimming and all-district in cross country, John went on to run for one year in college, but continued to swim for all 4 years at Cornell University. At Cornell, he was 4-times named hardest worker and 1-time MVP of the swim team.

During his college days and beyond, John found his niche in the sport of open water swimming. John is a 5-time US National champion in distances ranging from 10K up to 25K. He is also a 7-time National team member and has competed at a wide variety of races including Nationals, Olympic trials, Pan Ams, Pan Pacs, World Cups, and World Championships. He represented the USA in the 25K at the World Championships in 2008. There were many swimmers out there with more raw speed in the pool, but very few could match John’s experience, endurance, tactics, and innate sense of finding the fastest, most efficient way to finish an open water race. From short races to marathons, flat lake swims to rough ocean or turbulent river swims, John Kenny is the most experienced open water swimmer in the United States, if not the world. Other coaches in the triathlon realm claiming to be “open water experts” do not come close.

John is the founder of French Creek Racing and French Creek Endurance, and makes his home in Pennsylvania.