Palisades Park Triathlon/Duathlon

JUN
28
2026
This multisport event in Alpine's Palisades Park offers a triathlon and a duathlon with a shared bike and run course along the Hudson River. The swim takes place in the open water of the Hudson. Registration is capped at 150 participants.
Sun 28 Jun 2026
Swim Run 1.5 Miles (duathlon) Run 3 Miles (duathlon) Run 3 Miles (triathlon) Bike 10 Miles (triathlon)

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Event Overview

The Palisades Park Triathlon/Duathlon is held in Alpine, New Jersey, at the Alpine Boat Basin within Palisades Park. The event offers two race options: a triathlon and a duathlon. It has a participant limit of 150.

Event Distances

Triathlon

  • Swim: 400 meters in the Hudson River.
  • Bike: 10 miles on Henry Hudson Drive.
  • Run: 3 miles.

Duathlon

  • Run: 1.5 miles.
  • Bike: 10 miles on Henry Hudson Drive.
  • Run: 3 miles.

Course Details

Both the triathlon and duathlon share the same bike and final run segments. The bike course is a 5-mile out-and-back route on Henry Hudson Drive, with a total elevation gain of over 300 feet. The final run segment is also an out-and-back course on Henry Hudson Drive. The event features open-water swimming in the Hudson River; wetsuits are permitted but not required. Volunteers from the Hudson Kayak Club assist with swim safety.

Registration and Eligibility

Registration for both events opens on March 1, 2026. The triathlon costs $120 and the duathlon costs $90. Participation is open to individuals aged 18 and over. The event is not USAT certified or sanctioned, so a USAT racing license is not required. A volunteer option is also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 mi
Run 3 Miles (duathlon)
3 mi
Run 3 Miles (triathlon)
Run 1.5 Miles (duathlon)
Swim
Bike 10 Miles (triathlon)
Bike 10 Miles (duathlon)