Rock Hall Triathlon
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Rock Hall Triathlon
The Rock Hall Triathlon Festival takes place in Rock Hall, Kent County, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore on June 5-6, 2027. The event includes Olympic and Sprint triathlons plus aquabike and relay options, with swim, bike and run courses centered on Rock Hall Harbor and the protected waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Distances
- Olympic triathlon: 1.5K swim; 24.5 mile bike; 10K run
- Sprint triathlon: 750 m swim; 15 mile bike; 5K run
The swim is a point-to-point perimeter course inside Rock Hall Harbor. The harbor center is very shallow (about 2–3 feet), and a breakwater shields the swim area from wind and waves. Races use an in-water start at the city dock and finish at Rock Hall Landing Marina’s A-Dock; athletes climb a ladder and run about 300 meters along the dock to transition. Water temperature is typically in the mid 70s and official readings are posted before race day.
The bike courses are generally flat and well paved with wide shoulders; the Olympic route has a small hill on Earl Nicholson Road, while the Sprint route has a few minor rollers. Both courses have few turns to allow steady pacing.
Runs are pancake flat and pass through Rock Hall’s nautically themed neighborhoods. Aid stations appear roughly every mile and the race site offers post-race food and music.
The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned. Athlete categories include Overall, Masters, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay Teams. A free youth and junior pre-race clinic is offered by TRI Game Sports. Race entries are non-refundable; a 20% discount applies for athletes entered in both weekend races. All athletes receive a race tech shirt, socks, a finisher medal and post-race photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
