Trapathlon is a combination of 4 trap events:
- Singles – 16 yards
- Handicap – 25 yards
- Wobble – 21 yards
- Doubles – 16 yards
That adds up to 125 clays to break!
We plan to run the Trapathlon once per year. Trapathlon is open to the public.
Entry fee includes Lewis Class style prize awards.
Trapathlon 2026 – Saturday, August 1st
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A4AB28A1F94-64450302-trapathlon
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How do I say “Trapathlon”?
- A: It’s pronounced like “triathlon”, but with a “trap” instead of a “tri”: TRAP-ATH-LON
- Q: Do I have to wear a singlet?
- A: No, but you can if you want to. We reserve the right to laugh.
- Q: What is Wobble Trap?
- A: In normal trap, the height of the launch is always the same, and only the left to right angle changes. In wobble, both the left and right angle changes along with the launch angle (up and down). The clays are also launched faster, and the speed varies by club. We set ours to 50 to 55 mph. Because it’s harder, you can take load two rounds and shoot twice at the same target if you miss the first shot. Shooting the second shot is optional.
- Q: How many shells do I need?
- A: At least 125 + extra boxes to shoot the flurry. Shells must be 7.5 shot or smaller. Lead shot only. You can optional shoot a second shot in wobble trap.
- Q: What’s a “flurry”?
- A: We connect several sporting clays throwers to one button so they all launch at once. Your group lines up and loads up. When you’re ready we press the button and launch a bunch of clays. We keep launching about every 10 seconds while you keep loading and shooting. It’s fun!
- Q: Can I shoot my shotgun with a drum (or other high capacity) magazine for the flurry?
- A: Yes, as long as it will fire standard trap loads and can be shot in a controlled and safe manor. The flurry is just for fun, so you can load up as many shells as you like and blast away.
- Q: Where can I find the results?
- A: Scroll down to the bottom of this page.
- Q: If I win a prize how do I get it if I’m not staying until the end?
- A: We will mail out your cash prize sometime in September along with all of the unclaimed Sporting Clays Lewis Class prizes. Make sure you write your address on the score card.
- Q: This sounds fun, when is the Trapathlon?
- A: We’ll pick a date for the Trapathlon sometime in spring or early summer and post it here. The first event was in early August and the 2nd was early September.
