Long Beach Biathlon
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Long Beach Biathlon
The Long Beach Biathlon is an annual biathlon event held in Long Beach, NY. The event includes separate races for children, teens, and adults and is held rain or shine.
Distances include:
- Adult race: 3 mile run on the boardwalk then 300 yard ocean swim.
- Teen race: 1 mile run along the beach then 150 yard ocean swim.
- Children's race: 1/2 mile run along the beach then 50 yard shallow swim.
The adult course starts on the boardwalk between Long Beach and Monroe Boulevards, runs west to New York Avenue, returns east on the boardwalk to Riverside, proceeds down a sand hill to a transition area closer to shore, and then continues with the ocean swim.
Amenities listed for race day include a free T-shirt to pre-registrants and day-of registrants while supplies last, live results by online/text/email, and free finish line photos. Results and finish-line media are available the same day.
Awards are given to the top five male and female finishers in age groups 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. All children ages 7 to 15 receive awards.
Registration is not yet open. In-person registration, T-shirt, and tag pickup begin at 7:45 AM on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
