18th Annual Rocco Laurie Memorial Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon
Date: 08/09/2026
Location: Midland Beach, Staten Island, NY, US, 10314
Race Start Time and Location: Our 18th Annual Rocco Laurie Memorial Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon on 8/9/26 is one of our biggest events this season, last year bringing near 400 competitors! The race is popular not only because of an expertly designed closed course, but is also an event dedicated to honoring Rocco Laurie, a Vietnam veteran and NYPD officer, who lost his life while serving his fellow New Yorkers in 1972. Larry Ambrosino, chair of the Rocco Laurie Scholarship Fund, came up with the idea for a race in Staten Island to remember his Mariners Harbor roots and friend. This is also a great race for those training for longer events later in the year, such as Jones Beach Ironman 70.3 on 9/26. The Staten Island Triathlon is a perfect race to condition yourself for an event like a Half Ironman.
Thanks to NYPD, this race has a completely closed off bike course on Father Capodanno Blvd. The water and current condition of Midland Beach has always been calmer than some of our other open water swims. Wet suits are optional. Lifeguards & NYPD Water Patrol will be on duty to ensure a safe and successful swim for all triathletes.
Race Day Details:
- Race start: 7:30 AM sharp at the transition area by the baseball field, at the west end of Father Capodanno Blvd.
- Parking: Lot 9, by Lincoln Ave, near the transition area.
Course Details:
Staten Island Triathlon:
- Swim: 0.25 miles (400 meters)
- Bike: 12 miles (3 loops on Father Capodanno Blvd)
- Run: 3 miles (on Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk)
Staten Island Duathlon:
- Run 1: 3 miles
- Bike: 12 miles (3 loops on Father Capodanno Blvd)
- Run 2: 3 miles
The bike course is on Father Capodanno Blvd from the baseball field (hairpin turn) to Sand Lane, and back to the Transition area. The course is flat with no significant elevation gain.
Volunteers: Needed from 5:00 am to 11:00 am. Report to Race Director Victor upon arrival.
The Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. A USAT racing license isn’t required.