Rockaway Beach Triathlon

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2026
Tackle the Atlantic Ocean swim and the iconic Rockaway Beach boardwalk at this multi-sport event. The course features a 400-meter open-water swim, a flat 12-mile bike ride, and a 3-mile run. Choose from individual triathlon, duathlon, or relay formats.
Sun 13 Sep 2026
Run (duathlon) - Leg 1 Run (duathlon) - Leg 2 Run (triathlon) Bike (duathlon) Bike (triathlon)

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Event Overview

The Rockaway Beach Triathlon/Duathlon is a multi-sport event held at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York. It includes a standard triathlon, a duathlon, and relay versions for both formats.

Course Details

The event takes place on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk, which offers views of the ocean. The run and bike segments use the smooth, concrete boardwalk. The swim segment is a 400-meter open-water swim in the Atlantic Ocean, starting from a beach ramp near B91st Street. The bike segment is 12 miles long, consisting of two loops on the boardwalk between B95th Street and B27th Street. The final run segment is 3 miles on the boardwalk between B95th Street and B125th Street.

A transition area is located by the B95th Street Rockaway Beach Amphitheater. The event is not certified or sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Event Formats

  • Triathlon (swim 400 m, bike 12 miles, run 3 miles)
  • Duathlon (run 3 miles, bike 12 miles, run 3 miles)
  • Team Relay Triathlon
  • Team Relay Duathlon
  • Aquabike
3 mi
Run (duathlon) - Leg 1
3 mi
Run (duathlon) - Leg 2
3 mi
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Bike (duathlon)
Bike (triathlon)
Swim (triathlon)