Second Beach Sprint Triathlon

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2026

A coastal sprint triathlon at Second Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island on September 12, 2026. The course features a 650 yard ocean swim, an 11.2 mile bike through farmland and a 3.3 mile run through the Sachuest Point preserve.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Middletown, Rhode Island

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Sprint 650 m 11.2 3.3 km

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Second Beach Sprint Triathlon - Middletown, Rhode Island

The Second Beach Sprint Triathlon takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Second Beach in Middletown. The event is organized as a short-course triathlon with open registration through RunSignUp and required USAT membership or single day event license and waivers. All registrations are non-refundable and online registration closes on September 10, 2026.

Course distances

Swim: 650 yards
Bike: 11.2 miles, 565 ft elevation gain
Run: 3.3 miles, 47 ft elevation gain

The swim is an open-ocean start from Second Beach on a clearly marked course with shoreline support. The bike leg travels through Middletown farmland on quiet roads with gentle elevation changes. The run heads toward Sachuest Point and loops around the reservoir near Third Beach and Hanging Rock Road, running entirely through protected nature preserve areas with coastal and water views.

Packet pickup is scheduled Thursday, September 10 (3–6pm) and Friday, September 11 (3–6pm) at the Newport County YMCA parking lot pavilion at 792 Valley Road, Middletown. Packets may also be picked up race morning from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM at Fort Adams. Race-day registration is limited.

Volunteers are sought for course support, transition area duties, registration, and general on-site roles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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