Wallis Sands Triathlon - Tri-Maine

Sunday, May 22, 2024

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Wallis Sands State Beach
Rye, New Hampshire

This beautiful race along the New Hampshire coast is not to be missed for amazing scenery and a great experience. Athletes rave about the stunning oceanfront views and scenic country roads on the bike and run course. Beginner triathletes will enjoy the flat roads while experienced triathletes will set new PRs! The ocean swim takes place in the Atlantic Ocean off of a beautiful sandy beach.

The park has  strict no pets rule.  Please leave your dogs, cats, lions and most importantly, SHARKS at home. We don’t want to have to ask you, or your friends and family to leave and for heavens sake, if you bring a shark, we would have to cancel the swim. 

The Wallis Sands Triathlon is held at Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, New Hampshire. After a 1/3 mile swim in the Atlantic Ocean or for the duathletes, a 1 mile (total) out and back run with water views, the bike course completes a 14.5 mile scenic loop in the town of Rye and takes in the beautiful views along route 1A. The 5k run course is an out and back with the turnaround at Odiorne Point State Park.The Wallis Sands Sprint Triathlon is a perfect event to wind down the triathlon season has it has it all – beautiful course, easy parking, exceptional race management, and a fun community spirit!

The Wallis Sands Triathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not an annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $15 one-day membership when you register.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Wallis Sands State Beach
Rye, New Hampshire

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Pricing

We have a tiered pricing schedule that includes significant discounts for early registration.  Register early to receive the be best pricing! Included with your entry: Race Tech Shirt, Finisher swag, post race food and of course a scenic and safe course through the NH Seacoast.

USA Triathlon (USAT)

Participants will be required to purchase a one day membership during the registration for $15 unless they have or buy an annual membership. What is USAT? USA Triathlon (“USAT”) is the national sanctioning body for the sport. Every participant in the Wallis Sands Triathlon must have an Annual USAT Membership or purchase a one-day license for $15. Junior Memberships are $10 and valid for the entire year.

Wallis Sands State Beach Charges for parking, please note that you will be able to pre-pay for parking ($10) or buy it as you enter the park ($15).  If you have a parking pass for NH state parks, you will need to show your card.  We encourage you to carpool and / or pre-pay for your parking.

Pricing and Entry Deadlines (does not include online processing fees) INCLUDES PARKING

Deadline Sprint Sprint Relay High School Virtual
28-Nov $95 $140 $0 $54
31-Dec $100 $145 $0 $54
28-Feb $105 $150 $0 $54
20-Aug $110 $155 $0 $54
15-Sep $120 $165 $45 $54
Last Minute $125 $170 $45 $54
Onsite $135 $170 $55 $54

The Wallis Sands Triathlon will have a no-refund policy (click here to read the specifics and reasons why). However, we understand that things come up and plans change. Therefore, we are offering a new option to purchase a “fully refundable entry” at the time you sign up, for an additional $25. This will provide peace-of-mind, knowing that your entire entry fee is refundable up until three days before the race. If you are interested in this option, we recommend that you read the details by clicking here.

Register

Packet Pick-Up

Friday, September 19th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Philbricks Ski and Sport

Saturday, September 18th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Philbricks Ski and Sport

Sunday, September 22nd 6:30am to 7:30am at Wallis Sands State Park

 

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR ID TO PICK-UP YOUR PACKET

 

Timeline
Friday, September 20
4:00p – 5:30p Packet Pick-up at Philbricks Ski and Sport
Saturday, September 21
2:00p – 4:00p Packet Pick-up at Philbricks Ski and Sport
Stay tuned for announcement of free clinics
Sunday, September 22
6:30a Packet Pick-up opens
7:00a Transition area opens, bike check begins
7:30a Packet Pick-up ends
7:45a Transition area closes
7:50a Mandatory Pre-Race announcements on the beach
8:00a First swimmers
9:15a Awards available for pick-up

Courses Descriptions and Maps
Swim

The 1/3 mile ocean swim will follow a triangle route starting and ending on the beach in front of Wallis Sands State Beach concession stand. For your safety and comfort, wetsuits are highly recommended. Sleeveless wetsuits are permitted. The transition area will be a short run up the beach to the parking lot of the State Beach. Wallis Sands Swim Course

Swim Course Video

Duathlon Run 1 Course

The 1 mile (total distance) out and back run course offers sensational ocean views. The one loop course starts north along the coast on Route 1A then turns around returning south along the coast to the transition area.

Bike Course

The 14.5 mile bike is flat and fast course, traveling north along the seacoast, turning inland for a bit through the Town of Rye then turning back north for a tailwind-aided (keep your fingers crossed!) finish along the coast on Route 1A. Bike Route Directions:

  1. Turn Right on Route 1A out of Wallis Sands State Beach
  2. Turn Left on Bracket Rd.
  3. Stay right on Bracket Rd. at the first fork
  4. Stay left at the 2nd fork to continue on Bracket Rd.
  5. Turn Right on Wallis Rd.
  6. Cross Sagamore Rd. to continue on Wallis Rd. by the Mobil Station
  7. Continue on Washington Rd. by Rye Junior High School
  8. Turn Left on Central Rd. and stay on Central until it hits the ocean – Stay right on Central at Locke Rd. – Stay left on Central at Grove Rd – Stay right on Central at Cable Rd.
  9. Turn Left on Route 1A at the ocean and return to the Wallis Sands State Beach transition area

Wallis Sands Triathlon Bike Course

Bike Course Video

Run Course

The 3.2 mile (5K) run course offers sensational ocean views. The one loop course starts north along the coast on Route 1A then turns around at the Odiorne State Park entrance returning south along the coast to the transition area/finish line. Wallis Sands Triathlon Run Course

Run Course Video

Parking

Parking is available at the Wallis Sands State Beach parking lot. Overflow parking is available on the street 1/4 mile north of the Wallis Sands Beach parking lot and 1/2 mile south of Wallis Sands Beach parking lot where the street signs allow for parking. All athletes should be parked no later than 7:15 am. Friends and family coming to watch the race should be parked by 7:50a am to avoid any delays. Please make sure to follow posted street parking signs–if you park on a street that says “No Parking” you may be towed.

Wallis Sands State Beach charges for parking, please note that you will be able to pre-pay for parking ($10) when you register on RunSignUp or buy it as you enter the park ($15).  If you have a parking pass for NH state parks, that will work too.  You will need to show your card when you are parking the morning of the event. We encourage you to carpool and / or pre-pay for your parking.

 

Relays

Relays are required to hand off the chip at their designated bike rack spot only. The cyclist cannot remove the bike from the rack before being tagged by the swimmer. The cyclist cannot tag the runner before re-racking the bike. The overall time for a relay will be the aggregate of times for each of the members.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL PASSING YOUR TIMING CHIP!

 

Lodging

Check back for deals on lodging!

 

Inclement Weather

There is NO rain date. We go rain or shine. In the case of foul weather or inclement conditions, Acts of God, or other reasons the race cannot be executed as planned, management reserves the right to cancel, postpone, reschedule, switch to virtual for all participants, alter, modify the race / course, remove one or more of the legs (swim, bike, or run), or cancel the race altogether.

In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must except any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all and we will do everything in our power to prevent changes to the published race course and schedule; however, there are many factors and stakeholders involved..Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety. In the case of a change or cancellation due to factors beyond our control, we are unable to offer any refunds for any entry, regardless of what type it is.

The race has a no-refund policy (click here to read the specifics and reasons why). However, we understand that things come up and plans change. Therefore, we offer an option to purchase a “fully refundable entry” at the time you sign up, for an additional $25. This will provide peace-of-mind, knowing that your entire entry fee is refundable up until three days before the race. If you are interested in this option, we recommend that you read the details by clicking here.

 

 

Awards

Triathlon:
Top 3: Male/Female overall
Top 3 in each age category (19 and Under, then every 5 years up to 80 and over)
Top 3 Clydesadales (men over 220 lbs) and Athenas (women over 165lbs) (must be registered for this division instead of your age group)

Top relay in each division (all-male, all-female, co-ed)

Duathlon
Top 3: Male/Female overall
Top 3 in each age category (19 and Under, then every 5 years up to 80 and over)
Top 3 Clydesadales (men over 220 lbs) and Athenas (women over 165lbs) (must be registered for this division instead of your age group)

 

Please note that age (and age group) is based on Dec. 31st of this year, NOT what your age is on race day.

 

Wetsuits

Water temperatures have ranged from the high 50s to high 60s for this race.  Wetsuits are STRONGLY recommended and may be required.  You can receive a discount through our partners JustWetsuits.com and Wetsuitrental.com. They provide the largest selection to fit any body type and best service including at least 7 brands of high quality wet suits! Once you’ve registered, look for emails with discount codes or simply email us at [email protected] for more information.  The deals are just too good to post here!

 

 

 

Post Race

There will be an awards ceremony with food and refreshments. It is a fun, festive atmosphere for the whole family with a beach and park. Stick around and hang out with your family and fellow triathletes. It is the perfect way to enjoy the day!

 

Results

There will be chip timing and results will be available the day after the race. Athletes will receive their swim, T1, bike, T2, run, and overall times. Please click here for results

 

Rules

Please look over the rules – you are responsible for understanding them and abiding by them. They are available at www.usatriathlon.com.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Wallis Sands State Park Rye, New Hampshire