Events
Swim Triathlon
Swim Triathlon Relay
Solo Kayak Triathlon
Duo Kayak Triathlon Relay
Trio Kayak Triathlon Relay
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Place
PT Pleasant, NJ US 08742
Waves & Water Temperature
Waves are 1 minutes apart, Aqua moved to last wave, No Caps
- Waves are 3 minutes apart and will be posted before Race Day
*Caps are for swimmers only
Water Temperature Saturday: TBD
Water Temperature Race Day: TBD
- USAT rules state that competitors are REQUIRED to wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 60.8 degrees and lower.
- USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is between 60.9 and 78.0 degrees.
- USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will NOT be eligible for awards.
- If the water temperature is 84.0 degrees or above, competitors may NOT wear wetsuits.
DQ Events Race Series
This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge.
You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries for next season and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.
To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
Please click the links above to learn more; the most up-to-date information will be found on dqevents.com.
Description
PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:
- Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
- Required: Proof of ID
- Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID
- Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place Sunday September 27th, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at Riverfront Park, Pt Pleasant, NJ.
PARKING
Available parking is nearby street parking while adhering to any signs that may prevent or restrict parking. The cabin parking lot and Maxson Ave north of River Rd are off limits.
SWAG
T-Shirts
Finishers Medals
ITINERARY
Saturday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Registration online only if available (prices increased) at race site Riverfront Park.
Sunday
6:30 am - 7:45 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
7:45 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race
8:00 am - Swim races start (waves based on # of entrants)
~8:20 am - 8:25 am - Kayak races start (waves based on # of entrants)
Please turn in your timing chip & strap at the conclusion of the event. Please be aware that the mats are live from Start to Finish and crossing the mat could interfere with other athletes and could potentially delay split results if you have not turned in your chip.
DISTANCES
The swim is in the river out and back parallel to beach, the bike is 4 loops on roads, the run is on roads and finishes in the park.
Triathlon Distances (Individual & Relay)
1/4 mile Swim, 10.5 mile Bike, & 3 mile Run
Duathlon Distances
2 mile Run, 10.5 mile Bike, & 3 mile Run
Aquabike Distances
1/4 mile Swim & 10.5 mile Bike
Kayak Triathlon Distances (Individual & Relay)
1.5 mile Kayak, 10.5 mile Bike, & 3 mile Run
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Triathlon Awards & Divisions
CASH PRIZE FOR TOP 1 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 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 & Over
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.
Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
Duathlon Awards & Divisions
CASH PRIZE FOR TOP 1 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 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 & Over**
** If there are less than 50 registrants as of August 25, age groups will be in 10-year increments
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.
Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
Aquabike Awards
CASH PRIZE FOR TOP 1 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual
Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over**
** If there are less than 35 registrants as of August 25, there will only be overall awards
Kayak Triathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 60-69, 70 & Over**
** If there are less than 35 registrants as of August 25, there will only be overall awards
Duo Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
Trio Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
- Split results will be available on website on race day
- Race scored by DQ Events
- Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
- All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
- Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions
USAT INFORMATION
All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.
Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.
Common Rules and Information
- ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
- Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
- You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
- Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
- No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
- Headphones are prohibited
- No riding in transition at any time
- Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
- Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Volunteers
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Races require volunteers to happen!
If you have a friend or family member accompanying you to this event, please ask them if they would help while waiting for you to finish.
If available they will receive a souvenir T-shirt, post-race food and refreshments, and sincere thanks from the staff and competitors.
Please notify us in advance if possible at dqevents@dqevents.com
Kayak
Kayak is in the river out to turn around and come back counterclockwise around island.
Swim
Swim is in the river out and back parallel to beach
Duathlon Run 1
Out and back on River Road, Turnaround is just before Chatham Lane, runners will return on the North side of the street on the shoulder to avoid bike traffic, turn left onto Maxson Ave and run across the park into transition.
Bike
Maxson Ave-
West-right- on Rver Rd
Right on Chatham Lane
Left on River Rd, go east
Right on Barton Ave
Left on Allen
Left on Osborne
Left on River Rd-into finish line in park (4 loops)
Run
Maxson Ave-
West-right- on Rver Rd
Right on Chatham Lane
Left on River Rd, go east
Right on Barton Ave
Left on Allen
Left on Osborne
Left on River Rd-into finish line in park
Kayak Rental - FROG Canoes & Kayaks
Looking for a kayak for the race? FROG Canoes & Kayaks has got you covered.
FROG is a veteran-owned business offering canoe and kayak rentals in Ocean County New Jersey.
Give them a call at 732-674-4718 and ask for Joe!
Tri Wetsuit Rental
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