Waterman's Triathlon Festival
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Waterman's Triathlon Festival
Waterman's Triathlon Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2026, in Rock Hall, Maryland (21096 W. Sharp St., 21661). The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Multiple race formats are offered across the two days:
- Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon (Individual) - 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
- Waterman's Long Course (Half) Aquabike (Individual) - 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike
- Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon Relay - team of 2 or 3, one entry price
- Waterman's Olympic Triathlon (Individual) - 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
- Waterman's Olympic Aquabike (Individual) - 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike
- Waterman's Olympic Triathlon Relay - team of 2 or 3, one entry price
- Waterman's Sprint Triathlon (Individual) - 750 m swim, 15 mile bike, 5 km run
- Waterman's Sprint Aquabike (Individual) - 750 m swim, 15 mile bike
- Waterman's Sprint Triathlon Relay - team of 2 or 3, one entry price
Race format, eligibility and inclusions
Swim starts use a time trial format with two athletes started every few seconds. An Elite Box Start is available to athletes positioned at the front of the swim start for top overall contenders. Age minimums: long course events open to ages 16 and up; Olympic and sprint events open to ages 12 and up. Registration includes a finisher medal, long-sleeved tech shirt, custom race socks, packet pickup bag, timed results, age-group awards, a post-race meal, finisher certificate, and free finish-line photos. Participation in multiple Kinetic Multisports events qualifies athletes for tiered series rewards (tiers at 3, 5, and 10 events). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
