Smith Point Sprint Triathlon
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Smith Point Sprint Triathlon : Smith Point County Park, Shirley NY
The Smith Point Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for August 2, 2026 at Smith Point County Park in Shirley, NY. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and requires a current USAT membership or a one-day license.
The course includes a swim in Narrow Bay, a flat bike course now completed as two laps to increase police coverage, and a run that crosses a bridge and finishes on the Atlantic Ocean beachfront.
Distances:
- Swim: 500 meters
- Bike: 10.2 miles
- Run: 5 kilometers
Packet pick-up occurs in the days before the race at local locations: Babylon Bike Shop and Shirley Marina County Park; packets may also be picked up on race morning for an additional fee. Every athlete must pick up their own packet and bring photo identification; relay teams receive the team packet when the last member checks in.
Key rules and procedures include mandatory helmet use with the strap fastened before mounting, no headphones, no drafting, and body marking and bib placement requirements for camera identification. Timing uses an electronic ankle chip; relay teams must return timing chips after finishing. Cut-off times are set for each discipline: swim 30 minutes, bike 1 hour 40 minutes, run 2 hours 30 minutes from the race start.
Wetsuit allowance follows USAT temperature guidelines: allowed at 78 F and below, discretionary between 78.1 and 83.9 F (ineligible for awards), and not permitted at 84 F or above.
Awards are given to top overall male and female, top relays, Clydesdale and Athena categories, challenged athletes, and age-group top three finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
