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.