Diamond in the Rough Triathlon
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Diamond in the Rough Triathlon, Perryville MD
The Diamond in the Rough Triathlon is scheduled for July 11, 2026, at Perryville Community Park, 100 Marion Tapp Parkway, Perryville, MD 21903. The event offers Olympic and Sprint triathlon formats, aquabike options, and relay teams. Entry is open to athletes aged 12 and older.
The swim takes place in the Chesapeake Bay with an in water start off the dock. Bike courses differ by distance: the Sprint bike is a rolling out and back route, while the Olympic bike is described as technical with sections through suburbia, rolling farm country, and a flat, fast segment along River Road. The run course is mostly flat and follows sidewalks and back roads along the Chesapeake Bay.
Distances
- Olympic: 1.5K swim, 26.8 mile bike, 10K run
- Sprint: 750 meter swim, 8 mile bike, 5K run
The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned and follows USAT competitive rules; participants retain responsibility for their own equipment safety. Athletes are required to remain in the park until the bike route is clear of incoming bikes. If an athlete must leave earlier they must park outside the park at the fire department lot, approximately 1.35 mile from the race site. Registration includes a finisher medal, long sleeved tech shirt, custom socks, packet pickup bag, timed results, age group awards, post race meal, finisher certificate, and free finish line photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
