Triathlons in New York
New York has 35 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026. That is the 4th-highest event count for triathlons of any state. Two months carry most of the calendar: August (16) and September (11) together account for 77% of races (27 of 35). No single city dominates the calendar. New York City leads with 6 races, followed by Shirley (3), Perinton (2), and Cassadaga (2). The remaining 63% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Triathlons by month in New York
Aug (16) · Sep (11) · Jun (2) · Jul (2) · Oct (2) · Nov (2)
Notable New York events
- Mighty Hamptons Triathlon — Sag Harbor, September 13 — Olympic-distance triathlon
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Perinton Youth Triathlon
Perinton, NY
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Perinton Youth Triathlon
August 1, 2026
Perinton, NY
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City Summer Triathlon
Queens, NY
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City Summer Triathlon
August 1, 2026
Queens, NY
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Smith Point Triathlon
Shirley, NY
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Smith Point Triathlon
August 2, 2026
Shirley, NY
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18th Annual Rocco Laurie Memorial Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon
August 9, 2026
Staten Island, NY
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Mighty Hamptons Steve Tarpinian Memorial Olympic Distance Triathlon presented by Northwell Health benefitting i-tri
September 13, 2026
Sag Harbor, NY
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TYathlon Sprint Triathlon & 5K
Mahopac, NY
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TYathlon Sprint Triathlon & 5K
September 19, 2026
Mahopac, NY
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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.