Lava Rocks Sprint Triathlon
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Lava Rocks! Sprint Triathlon, Lavallette NJ
The Lava Rocks! event takes place on May 30, 2026 at Washington Avenue Bayfront Park in Lavallette, New Jersey. The program offers three entry options: a sprint triathlon, an AquaBike, and a triathlon relay.
Registration opens January 7, 2026 and closes May 29, 2026. Listed entry fees are $175 for the triathlon, $145 for AquaBike, and $245 for a relay team. Optional packet pickup is available the day before at the race venue; additional packet pickup and check in occur on race day.
Course details
- Triathlon distances: 1/4 mile swim, 12.50 mile bike, 5k run
- AquaBike distances: 1/4 mile swim, 12.50 mile bike
The swim is a semi protected, one loop bay course with expected water temperatures in the low 70s. USAT wetsuit rules apply: wetsuits are required at 60.8°F and lower; allowed between 60.9°F and 78.0°F; allowed but ineligible for awards between 78.1°F and 83.9°F; prohibited at 84.0°F and above. The bike is a flat 12.50 mile course consisting of three loops with two turns per loop and remains open to traffic. The run is a single flat 5k loop along Barnegat Bay and Bay Boulevard and is open to traffic.
Awards include overall and age group placings, Clydesdale and Athena categories, relay awards, and AquaBike overall placings. Event rules include no drafting, no headphones, required helmet use, USAT membership and photo ID, and no refunds transfers or credits. All races are held rain or shine and promoters may alter or cancel events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
