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Move over Ironman. There’s a new triathlon in town. This summer Lake Placid will host another world-famous triathlon series. But this one won’t have competitors pounding the pavement. On Sunday, Aug. 23, athletes will take to the trails in an XTERRA triathlon race in and around the village of Lake Placid.

Although a much shorter distance than the Ironman — this race is only a 1,500 meter swim, a 25K mountain bike ride and a 10K run — this off-road race will still test competitors’ strength and endurance. The two-lap swim will take place in Mirror Lake, while the bike and run will be on parts of the Jack Rabbit Trail.

The event is being organized by Tri and Du It Multisports, of Plainview. Race Director J.P. Latkovic expects about 300 to 400 people to compete in the inaugural event. He said there are about 50 to 60 XTERRA races around the country every year and 10 to 15 XTERRA international competitions.

“Lake Placid and the Adirondack region is about being outdoors and being active and XTERRA is the same thing — being outside and getting dirty and having fun,” he said. “I think the two will meld together nicely.”