North East Triathlon
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North East Triathlon
The North East Triathlon in North East, Maryland offers Olympic and Sprint triathlon and aquabike options near the Chesapeake Bay and Elk Neck State Forest. The event includes beachside swim courses, rural bike routes, and out-and-back road runs along the shoulder south of town.
Distances offered:
- Olympic: 1.5K swim, 25.4 mile bike, 10K run
- Sprint: 750 m swim, 11 mile bike, 5K run
Swim courses use in-water starts in the Chesapeake Bay on rectangular perimeter loops with swim ladders, yellow turn buoys and orange sighting buoys about every 75 meters. Water temperatures in August are typically in the mid to upper 70s and a temperature reading is posted the Friday before the event.
Bike routes travel through Cecil County and Elk Neck State Forest on mostly low-traffic roads. Courses are described as hilly and technical in places with long straight sections and scenic views.
Run courses are lightly rolling, out-and-back on paved road shoulders with little shade. Aid stations provide ice water and sports drink approximately every mile.
The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned and offers race categories including age group, aquabike, relay, military, Clydesdale, and Athena. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the race at North East Community Park. Race amenities include a tech shirt, socks, finisher medal, and post-race food and drink. Affiliated charities include the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
