North East Triathlon
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North East Triathlon
The North East Triathlon takes place in North East, Maryland and includes Olympic and Sprint triathlon and aquabike options. The venue uses the Chesapeake Bay for the swim and roads through Cecil County and Elk Neck State Forest for the bike.
Distances
- Olympic: 1.5K swim, 22.8 mile bike, 10K run
- Sprint: 750 m swim, 11.0 mile bike, 5K run
The swim starts in the water and follows the perimeter of a rectangular course. Athletes exit at swim ladders. The course uses yellow turn buoys and orange sighting buoys placed every 75 meters. For an August event the water is typically expected in the mid to upper 70s; a temperature reading is posted the Friday before the race.
Bike routes travel rural roads with good pavement and run through Elk Neck State Forest. The Olympic bike lists about 1300 feet of elevation and the sprint bike about 513 feet. Courses are described as low traffic, hilly and technical in places with straightaways and scenic views.
Run courses are out and back on the shoulder of the main road south of town, lightly rolling with few turns. Aid stations provide ice water and Gatorade approximately every mile.
Logistics note: packet pickup is available at the race site on Saturday and Sunday; athletes must collect their own packet and present photo ID. The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned and a USAT membership or 1-day license is required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
