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Triathlons in New York

New York has 57 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026. That is the highest event count for triathlons of any state. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 55 of 57 races (96%) take place between May and September, with June (19 events) the busiest month. No single city dominates the calendar. New York City leads with 5 races, followed by Montauk (3), Mount Tremper (3), and Trumansburg (3). The remaining 75% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.

Triathlons by month in New York

Jun (19) · Jul (13) · Aug (13) · Sep (10) · Oct (1) · Nov (1)

Notable New York events

  • IRONMAN Lake PlacidLake Placid, July 15 full Ironman triathlon
  • New York City TriathlonNew York, July 15 Olympic-distance triathlon
  • Mighty Hamptons TriathlonSag Harbor, September 13 Olympic-distance triathlon

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Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon /Aquabike and Sprint
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Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon /Aquabike and Sprint

June 13, 2026
Montauk, NY
Bolton Landing Triathlon
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Bolton Landing Triathlon

June 13, 2026
Bolton Landing, NY

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YMCA Race Weekend Green Lake Triathlon - Saturday

Fayetteville, NY

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YMCA Race Weekend Green Lake Triathlon - Saturday

June 13, 2026
Fayetteville, NY

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RJA Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon/Aquabike/Sprint

Montauk, NY

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RJA Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon/Aquabike/Sprint

June 13, 2026
Montauk, NY

Triathlon

Big Fish Triathlon

Mayville, NY

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Big Fish Triathlon

June 13, 2026
Mayville, NY
Hudson Valley Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series
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Hudson Valley Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series

June 17, 2026
Mount Tremper, NY

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2026 HVTC (Hudson Valley Triathlon Club) Summer Tri #1

Mt. Tremper, NY

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2026 HVTC (Hudson Valley Triathlon Club) Summer Tri #1

June 18, 2026
Mt. Tremper, NY
The Ultimate Triathlon Training Camp at Lake Placid
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The Ultimate Triathlon Training Camp at Lake Placid

June 18, 2026
Lake Placid, NY
Ticonderoga Triathlon Festival
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Ticonderoga Triathlon Festival

June 20, 2026
Ticonderoga, NY

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2026 Finger Lakes Triathlon Cayuga

Trumansburg, NY

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2026 Finger Lakes Triathlon Cayuga

June 21, 2026
Trumansburg, NY
Finger Lakes Triathlon Cayuga
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Finger Lakes Triathlon Cayuga

June 21, 2026
Trumansburg, NY

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2026 Finger Lakes YOUTH Triathlon Cayuga

Trumansburg, NY

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2026 Finger Lakes YOUTH Triathlon Cayuga

June 24, 2026
Trumansburg, NY
Hudson Valley Triathlon
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Hudson Valley Triathlon

June 27, 2026
Kingston, NY
Broome County Parks Triathlon 2026
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Broome County Parks Triathlon 2026

June 27, 2026
Whitney Point, NY

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2026 Alpha Win Triathlon Hudson Valley

Kingston, NY

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2026 Alpha Win Triathlon Hudson Valley

June 27, 2026
Kingston, NY

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2026 Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon

Tupper Lake, NY

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2026 Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon

June 27, 2026
Tupper Lake, NY

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Broome County Parks Triathlon

Whitney Point, NY

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Broome County Parks Triathlon

June 27, 2026
Whitney Point, NY
Stissing Triathlon
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Stissing Triathlon

June 28, 2026
Pine Plains, NY
THE NORTHWELL ORTHOPEDICS GREAT GATSBY TRIATHLON
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THE NORTHWELL ORTHOPEDICS GREAT GATSBY TRIATHLON

June 28, 2026
Port Washington, NY
Southern Tier Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series #2
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Southern Tier Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series #2

July 8, 2026
Cassadaga, NY
A Tri in the Buff
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A Tri in the Buff

July 11, 2026
Irving, NY
JAMESPORT TRIATHLON
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JAMESPORT TRIATHLON

July 12, 2026
Riverhead, NY
Ironman Lake Placid
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Ironman Lake Placid

July 15, 2026
Lake Placid, NY

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New York City Triathlon

New York, NY

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New York City Triathlon

July 15, 2026
New York, NY

Top Cities for Triathlons in New York

Frequently asked questions

What are the standard triathlon distances?
The main distances are Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), Half-Ironman/70.3 (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run), and full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run). Browse all distances on RACE.
What do I need for my first triathlon?
At minimum you need a swimsuit, goggles, a road or tri bike, helmet, running shoes, and a race belt for your number. Many beginners start with a sprint triathlon, which can be completed in 1-2 hours.
What is the difference between sprint and Olympic triathlon?
A sprint triathlon is roughly half the distance of an Olympic triathlon. Sprints typically take 1-1.5 hours while Olympic distance races take 2-3.5 hours. Sprints are ideal for beginners.
How do I qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship?
Athletes qualify by earning a slot at an IRONMAN-branded qualifying race. Each full IRONMAN event allocates slots to age group winners. The World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
What are the biggest triathlons in the US?
The SuperTri Chicago Triathlon is the largest single triathlon event with 8,000+ athletes. IRONMAN events in Texas, Florida, Lake Placid, and Arizona draw thousands. Escape From Alcatraz is a bucket-list race. Find them all on RACE.