Rocky Gap Off-Road Triathlon
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Rocky Gap Off-Road Triathlon, Duathlon, Aqua Bike, and Relay
The Rocky Gap Off-Road Triathlon, Duathlon, Aqua Bike, and Relay takes place on July 12, 2026, at Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Maryland. This is the 22nd annual running of the event and it offers multiple race formats including Triathlon, Triathlon Relay, Duathlon, Duathlon Relay, AquaBike, and AcquaBike Relay.
Course details vary by event. The triathlon begins with a two lap swim in warm, clear mountain lake water. The duathlon begins with a 2.7 mile semi technical trail run. After the opening segment all competitors complete two laps of a mountain bike course that features twisty lakeside singletrack, wide fire roads, smooth grassy sections, and several rock gardens. Races finish with a 5.5 mile run over trails that include rooty sections, open flats, and some climbs and descents.
Key course segments and distances:
- Two lap swim in a mountain lake
- 2.7 mile semi technical trail run
- Two laps of mountain bike course with singletrack
- 5.5 mile run on rooty trails and flats
Location: Rocky Gap State Park, 12500 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone, MD 21530. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
