Mighty Hamptons Steve Tarpinian Memorial Olympic Distance Triathlon
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Mighty Hamptons Steve Tarpinian Memorial Triathlon
The event is a USAT sanctioned multisport race held September 13, 2026 at Long Beach (Foster Memorial Beach), Sag Harbor, New York. It benefits I-TRI and offers Olympic distance and Super Sprint race options, plus an Aquabike division that omits the run.
Distances
- Olympic Triathlon: Swim 1.5K, Bike 23.8 miles, Run 6.2 miles
- Super Sprint Triathlon: Swim 300 meters, Bike 6 miles, Run 2 miles
The Olympic swim is an out-and-back along the shore of Noyac Bay; water temperature is typically in the high 60s. The bike course follows woodland and farm roads around Sag Harbor and includes several rolling hills and technical sections. The run is a flat 10K through the streets of North Haven with water stops approximately every 1.5 miles.
Race rules and logistics include mandatory body marking, helmet requirements, electronic timing with ankle timing chips, and specified bike placement in transition. Wetsuit use follows USAT temperature rules and may affect award eligibility. Allowed bike types include road, time trial, mountain, or hybrid; tandem and recumbent bikes are not permitted.
All participants must present a notarized form at packet pick-up as required by the Town of Southampton and must hold a valid USA Triathlon license or purchase a one-day license. The event has a no refund policy; transfers incur a fee or may be deferred by volunteering. First, second, and third overall finishers receive stated prizes for the next event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
