Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon
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Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon - Madison, CT - September 12, 2026
The event is a USAT sanctioned multisport race held at the Surf Club / Madison Town Beach. Course distances for the primary Sprint format are a half-mile swim in Long Island Sound, a 13-mile bike on local back roads, and a 3-mile run along the Madison shore. Wetsuits are permitted under USAT temperature rules.
Event formats include:
- Sprint Tri: Swim 0.5 mi / Bike 13 mi / Run 3 mi
- Aquabike: Swim 0.5 mi / Bike 13 mi (no run)
- Youth Try (ages 11-16 with adult): Swim 500 yards / Bike 13 mi / Run 3 mi
- Relay and multiple parathlete divisions
Registration and entry notes: field is limited to 500 combined individual and team entries. Base fees are published per division and increase after August 1. No refunds or exchanges of registrations are allowed. USA Triathlon membership is required; a one-day USAT membership is available during registration. Advanced packet pick-up is scheduled the Friday before at a local Madison restaurant; race-day packet pick-up is available at the Surf Club.
Awards and categories: cash prizes are offered to top overall finishers; non-cash awards are given to age-group leaders, parathletes, relay teams, aquabike top finishers, and youth category placers. Participants must follow USAT competitive rules and course procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.