Wallis Sands Triathlon
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Wallis Sands Triathlon : Rye, New Hampshire (Sept 20, 2026)
The event takes place at Wallis Sands State Park, 1050 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH. It includes Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Relay, Sprint Aquabike, Duathlon, Duathlon Relay, Virtual Triathlon, and Virtual Duathlon. Some events list age eligibility (many open to ages 13+; the Duathlon is open to ages 13–99). Registration for these events opens November 8, 2025. The race will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon; nonmembers must purchase a $15 one-day USAT membership as part of registration.
Course, logistics, and rules
The swim for the sprint triathlon is a 1/3 mile ocean swim following a triangle route that starts and ends on the beach in front of the Wallis Sands concession stand; wetsuits are highly recommended. The sprint bike is a 14.5 mile flat loop that follows the seacoast and returns on Route 1A. The sprint run is 3.2 miles (5K) out-and-back with the turnaround at Odiorne Point State Park. The duathlon’s first run is 1.1 miles out-and-back along Route 1A. There is one Transition Area in the state park parking lot; athletes must be bodymarked, wear an approved helmet, and have bikes inspected for USAT compliance. Professional chip timing is provided by All Sports Events with ankle timing chips and split times for swim, bike, run, T1, T2, and finish. Awards are given to top overall finishers, age-group top 3s (five-year increments beginning with U-19), and top relay categories. The organizer may alter or shorten the course for severe conditions; there are no refunds for weather-related changes or cancellations. T-shirt size is not guaranteed for late registrations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
