Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon
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Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon
The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Surf Club, Madison Town Beach, 64 Surf Club Road, Madison, CT. The Race Director may modify or cancel the event in case of inclement weather.
The race course includes a half mile swim in the Long Island Sound (wetsuits allowed), a 13 mile bike on local back roads, and a 3 mile run along the Madison shore. The event is now USA Triathlon sanctioned and follows USA Triathlon competitive rules.
Distances and formats include:
- Sprint Tri: Swim 0.5 miles, Bike 13 miles, Run 3 miles.
- Aquabike: Swim 0.5 miles, Bike 13 miles.
- Youth Try: Swim 500 yards, Bike 13 miles, Run 3 miles, includes an adult companion.
Registration opens April 8, 2026 and closes August 1, 2026. Base entry fees are listed by division, for example $100 for individuals and $150 per relay team; fees increase after August 1. The field is limited to 500 combined individual and team entries. No refunds or exchanges of registrations are allowed. A one day USA Triathlon membership can be purchased during registration.
Packet pick-up is available the day before at Lenny and Joe's in Madison and on race day at the Surf Club. Overall cash prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers, and non-cash prizes are awarded in age groups, relay divisions, youth brackets, aquabike, and parathlete categories.
Race rules note helmet and equipment standards, restrictions on headphones, drafting and course conduct, wetsuit provisions based on water temperature, and that safety of equipment is each participant's responsibility. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
