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

$149​

Deadline	Sprint	Sprint Relay
12/2	$75	$120
12/31	$80	$125
2/29	$85	$130
8/10	$90	$135
9/14	$95	$140
9/18	$100	$145
In person Signup at packet pick-up	$105	$150

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

Saturday, September 18th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Wallis Sands State Park

Sunday, September 19th 5:30am to 6:30am at Wallis Sands State Park

 

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR ID TO PICK-UP YOUR PACKET

 

Saturday, September 18

5:00p – 6:00p	Packet Pick-up at the venue at the Venue

Sunday, September 19

5:30p	Packet Pick-up opens
6:00a	Transition area opens, bike check begins
6:30a	Packet Pick-up ends
6:45a	Transition area closes
6:50a	Mandatory Pre-Race announcements on the beach
7:00a	First swimmers
9:15a	Awards available for pick-up

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.

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

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.

Run Course Video

Free 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 6:15 am. Friends and family coming to watch the race should be parked by 6:50a 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.

 

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!

 

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There is NO rain date, We Go Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. 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. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety. 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 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.

 

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 (over 220 lbs) and Athenas (over 165lbs)

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 (over 220 lbs) and Athenas (over 165lbs)

 

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

 

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!

 

 

 

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!

 

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

 

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