Big Apple Triathlon

OCT

9

2027

USAT sanctioned triathlon in New York with a Hudson River swim, West Side Highway bike and Central Park run, offering Sprint, Olympic, relay, aquabike and duathlon options.

Sat 9 Oct 2027

New York, New York

Website

Sprint 1500 m 12.4 2.5 mi Sprint 1 12.4 2.5 mi Olympic 1500 m 24.8 6.2 mi

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Big Apple Triathlon : New York City's triathlon

Presented by Alpha Win Racing, the Big Apple Triathlon stages swim, bike, and run courses on Manhattan's west side. The swim takes place in the Hudson River, the bike follows the West Side Highway, and the run finishes in Central Park. The event base locations include Riverside Park and Central Park near Riverside Drive & W 101st St, New York, NY 10025.

Race options and formats include:

Olympic: 1500m swim, 24.8mi bike, 6.2mi run
Sprint: 1500m swim, 12.4mi bike, 2.5mi run
Sprint Duathlon: 1mi opening run, 12.4mi bike, 2.5mi run
Aquabike: 1500m swim, 12.4–24.8mi bike, no run
Relay: one athlete swims, one bikes, one runs
USA Sprint Cup: draft legal sprint format, same sprint course

The race is USA Triathlon sanctioned and notes para friendly and first-timer welcome. Participants must hold a valid USA Triathlon membership or purchase a one-day license during registration. Wetsuits follow USA Triathlon temperature rules. There are cutoff times for swim, bike, and run courses. Gear must be labeled and placed in a clear plastic bag and may be inspected at transition.

Entries are non refundable; transfers to the following year are allowed with a $100 fee up to one month before the event. Every entry includes the official race shirt. Awards are given to top three in each age group, overall podium finishers, and a Club Competition; recipients must be present at the awards ceremony to receive prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.