Falmouth Sprint Triathlon
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Falmouth Sprint Triathlon
The Falmouth Sprint Triathlon is an endurance event held at Surf Drive Beach in the Town of Falmouth, MA. The course combines an open-water salt-water swim, a mixed-terrain bike route that passes Woods Hole and Nobska Lighthouse, and a flat run through a coastal New England neighborhood. The swim is lifeguarded by the Town of Falmouth lifeguarding staff; water temperatures have historically not been below 72 degrees and conditions range from calm to a slight chop in the protected waters of Vineyard Sound.
Distances:
- 1/3 mile swim from Surf Drive Beach
- 8.5 mile bike including a climb past Nobska Lighthouse
- 3.2 mile flat run with two aid stations
The event includes multiple competition categories: sprint and Olympic distances, aquabike, relay teams, paratriathlon, age-group divisions, elite and Clydesdale/Athena divisions, first-timer and casual categories, and a virtual Tri It Your Way option. Parking is restricted at the race site and on Falmouth Main Street; designated parking lots are provided nearby. Bikes may not be removed from transition until all participants have completed the bike course due to insurance requirements. Awards are presented to top finishers in specified divisions and age groups. The race is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and a Massachusetts state championship ranking point event for 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
