Events
Youth Triathlon
Youth Duathlon
Youth Aquabike
Triathlon Relay
Duathlon Relay
Description
The DAM sprint triathlon is in its 16th year of existence and the DAM duathlon in its 7th year at Lake Gardner in Amesbury, MA. Both events are USAT sanctioned events and managed by a USAT Certified Race Director. This annual local favorite race, is just 45 minutes North of Boston and the perfect race for any athlete, beginner to elite alike.
Pricing
Triathlon & Duathlon & Aquabike:
Now - Feb 28: $110, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $125, May 1 - May 31: $145, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $165, Jul 7 - Jul 12: $185, Race Day: $200
TRI/DU Relay's:
Now - Feb 28: $160, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $175, May 1 - May 31: $200, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $225, Jul 7 - Jul 12: $250, Race Day: $275
Youth Tri and Youth DU and Youth Aquabike:
Now - Feb 28: $75, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $80, May 1 - May 31: $85, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $90, Jul 7 - Jul 13: $100
Place
Amesbury, MA US 01913
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.high5em.com/dam/.
Event Schedule
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Saturday, July 11th from 11-3pm at the Juice House in Amesbury, MA (21 Water Street, Amesbury MA)
**We highly encourage you take advantage of pre-race packet pickup.
***You can't pick up for your family or friends. If you are apart of a team, your whole team must be present to check in.
Event Day Timeline
6:00AM Venue Open
6:00AM Packet Pick-up/Chip Distribution + Transition Opens
7:30AM Packet Pick-Up Closes
7:40AM Transition Closes
7:45AM Athlete Briefing On the Beach
8:00AM First Swim Wave Starts
10:00AM Award Ceremony Starts
2026 Wave Plan
8:00AM Duathlon & DU Relays
8:03AM Male 44 and Under / Clydesdale
8:06AM Male 45+
8:09AM Female 44 & Under
8:12AM Female 45+ / Athena / Tri Relays
8:15AM Rec+Novice / Aquabike / Non Binary / Para
DAM Swag
All pre-registered athletes will receive the following:
- Gender Specific Short Sleeve Tech Shirt (Womens are v-neck)
- Finisher Medal
- Packaged Foods, Fruit and Non alcoholic beer
- 1 Beer Voucher (21+) sponsored by Mill 77 Brewing
USAT Guidelines + Policies
Your racing age is determined by your age on 12/31/2026.
On race day you will be required to present a valid USAT Annual Membership Card or an identification card if you purchased a 1-day USAT license.
USAT Annual License – Ages 15-17: $10
USAT 1 Day License Ages 18+: $15
USAT Annual License Ages 18+: $50
USA Triathlon (USAT) Rules will apply at the DAM. Please review the rules at www.USATriathlon.org before race day.
Wetsuits
Athletes may wear a wetsuit and be eligible for rankings and prizes if the water temperature is less than 78 degrees. If the temperature is between 79 and 84 degrees, participants wearing a wetsuit will not receive a ranking or be eligible for awards. If the temperature exceeds 84 degrees, wetsuits will not be allowed.
Awards
Announcements will be made once results have been published. They will be posted on the mural wall on the back of the concession stand.
Triathlon Award Categories
Top 3 M/F Overall
Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-85, 86+
Top 3 Clydesdale – Male weight class (Clydesdale) 220 pounds
Top 3 Athena – Female weight class (Athena) 165 pounds
Top 3 M/F Para
Top 3 Tri Relay Teams
Top 3 M/F Novice/Rec
Top 3 Non Binary
Aquabike Award Categories
Top M/F Overall
Top M/F in Age Groups: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Duathlon Award Categories
Top M/F Overall
Top M/F in Age Groups: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top Du Relay Team
Parking
Parking is PROHIBITED at race site. Please utilize the following public parking lots. Please abide by all Town signage. There will be NO PARKING signs posted on most streets surrounding Lake Gardner. Your car will be towed if you park there.
Parking: See options below in order of convenience.
–21 Friend Street, Amesbury MA (Public Parking) – 1/4 mile away from race site
–49 Friend Street in Amesbury, MA (Town Hall Parking Lot) – 1/4 mile away from race site
–24 Water Street, Amesbury MA (Public Parking) - Less than 1/2 mile away from race site
--9 School Street, Amesbury MA (Back of the Public Library) - Less than 1/2 Mile away from race site
**AVOID PARKING DOWNTOWN, IN FRONT OF BUSINESSES, THEY'VE IMPLEMENTED 2 HOUR PARKING IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
