Sunset Lake Triathlon
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Event overview
The Sunset Lake Triathlon takes place in Bridgeton, New Jersey on Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21, 2026. Swim and run segments occur in and around Bridgeton Park and the Cohanzick Zoo on paved trails and closed roads. The bike segment uses scenic country roads and is heavily monitored by police with partial road closures and limited local traffic. The reported water temperature as of the Friday before the event was 73 degrees. Parking is at the high school about 1/2 mile from transition (51 West Ave N, Bridgeton, NJ 08302).
Race format, services, and rules
The event is USAT sanctioned; all participants must have an active USAT membership and follow USAT rules. Athletes must show photo ID; youth competitors without ID must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with ID. Gradient Bike Shop will be on site as a mobile bike mechanic, and NovaCare Rehabilitation will offer pre- and post-race stretching and massages. The event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and Club Challenge and scores overall, age group, and finishing placements.
Distances
- Sprint: 1/4 mile swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run
- Olympic: 1500 meter swim, 26 mile bike, 10k run (2 loops)
- Duathlon: 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 5k run
- Aquabike: 1/4 mile swim, 13 mile bike
- Swim/Run: 1/4 mile swim, 5k run
- Bike Only: 26 mile time trial start
Awards and divisions
Overall awards include top finishers by gender and a top non-binary overall. Age group awards are given in standard 5-year brackets from 14 & under through 75 & over. Clydesdale and Athena divisions are for specified weight classes; a PC/ID Open division is also included. Relay team awards are listed by category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
