North East Triathlon
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North East Triathlon
The North East Triathlon in North East, Maryland takes place on August 22, 2027. The event offers Olympic and Sprint triathlon distances and aquabike and relay options, with courses along the Chesapeake Bay and through Cecil County and Elk Neck State Forest.
Distances:
- Olympic: 1.5K swim, 25.4 mile bike, 10K run
- Sprint: 750 m swim, 11 mile bike, 5K run
Swim courses begin with an in water start in the Chesapeake Bay on rectangular perimeter courses. Athletes exit at swim ladders. Turn buoys are yellow and sighting buoys are placed approximately every 75 meters. Organizers expect August water temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and will publish a temperature reading the Friday before the event.
Bike routes move quickly into rural Cecil County and Elk Neck State Forest. Roads are described as low traffic, hilly and technical in places, with long straightaways and scenic views. The Olympic bike notes about 1,300 feet of elevation gain.
Run courses are lightly rolling out and back routes on the shoulder of the main road south of town, with minimal shade. Aid stations provide ice water and Gatorade approximately every mile.
The race is USA Triathlon sanctioned. Packet pickup is available at North East Community Park on the day before and the morning of the event. Photo ID is required to collect race materials. Categories include Overall, Masters, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
