Wallis Sands Triathlon
This beautiful race along the New Hampshire coast is not to be missed for amazing scenery and a great experience. Athletes rave about the stunning oceanfront views and scenic country roads on the bike and run course. Beginner triathletes will enjoy the flat roads while experienced triathletes will set new PRs! The ocean swim takes place in the Atlantic Ocean off of a beautiful sandy beach. The Wallis Sands Triathlon is held at Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, New Hampshire.
Race Details
Sprint Swim: The 1/3 mile ocean swim will follow a triangle route starting and ending on the beach in front of Wallis Sands State Beach concession stand. Wetsuits are highly recommended.
Duathlon Run 1: The 1.1 mile out and back run course offers sensational ocean views.
Sprint Bike: The 14.5 mile bike is a flat and fast course, traveling north along the seacoast, turning inland for a bit through the Town of Rye then turning back north for a tailwind-aided finish along the coast on Route 1A.
Sprint Run: The 3.2 mile (5K) run course offers sensational ocean views. The one loop course starts north along the coast on Route 1A then turns around at the Odiorne State Park entrance returning south along the coast to the transition area/finish line.
Transition Area & Finish
The transition area will be located in the parking lot of Wallis Sands State Park. It opens at 6:15 am. Athletes must be body-marked and have approved helmets before entering. The finish line is on the grass above the beach overlooking the water, followed by a post-race celebration with food and refreshments.
Relays & Timing
Relay members hand off timing chips at their designated bike rack spot. Professional chip timing will be provided by All Sports Events, with times for swim, bike, run, T1, T2, and finish.
Awards & Entry Fee
Awards for Top 3 Male/Female overall, Top 3 in each age category, and Top Coed, All-Male, and All-Female Relays. Age is based on Dec. 31st of the race year. Entry fee includes a technical t-shirt, chip-timing, on-course support, post-race refreshments, and a finisher award.
USAT Sanctioning & Rules
The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. A $15 one-day membership is required for non-annual members. Rules and regulations are available on the USA Triathlon website.
Inclement Weather Policy
The race will not be cancelled for any reason other than severe conditions posing extreme danger. Management reserves the right to alter the course. No refunds in case of weather-caused changes or cancellations.