East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)
Sun, May 3, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Triathlon
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A vibrant multisport festival featuring diverse races for all ages and levels, from competitive qualifiers to beginner-friendly options.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyThe East Coast Triathlon Festival offers a dynamic multisport experience for all ages and skill levels. With nine separate races, it welcomes youth and adult triathletes, duathletes, and runners. Competitive athletes can vie for Youth & Junior Cup qualification or participate in one of the country's few adult draft-legal races. Beginners will find friendly triathlon, duathlon, and run options, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone on a safe, closed course.
What to expect
Enjoy a multisport festival atmosphere with nine distinct races. Find beginner-friendly options alongside competitive youth and adult events. Experience a safe, closed loop course with no vehicular traffic.
Standout details
- Youth & Junior Cup qualifier
- Adult draft-legal race
- Unique 2-person mixed relay
- Safe, closed loop course
Distances & registration
11 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
16 Miles
2 options · closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1d 10h 43m leftJunior Draft-Legal (Female Ages 16-19)
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $149.40
Junior Draft-Legal (Male Ages 16-19)
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $149.40
8 Miles
4 options · closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1d 10h 43m leftYouth Draft-Legal (Female Ages 13-15)
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $149.40
Youth Draft-Legal (Male Ages 13-15)
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $149.40
Non-Draft Junior/ Adult Triathlon (Ages 13+)
Closes May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
Draft-Legal Age Group Triathlon (Ages 13+ / Adult)
Closes May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
3.662 Miles
1 option · closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1d 10h 43m leftNon-Draft Youth 5-12 Triathlon
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $75.20
4.1 Miles
1 option · closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1d 10h 43m leftNon-Draft Youth 5-12 Duathlon
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $75.20
7.688 Miles
1 option · closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1d 10h 43m leftYouth & Adult 2-Person Mixed Relay Triathlon
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $154.70
8.2 Miles
1 option · closes May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
1d 8h 44m leftNon-Draft Junior / Adult Duathlon (Ages 13+)
Closes May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
8.25 Miles
1 option · closes May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
1d 8h 44m leftDraft-Legal Age Group Duathlon (Ages 13+ / Adult)
Closes May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
A multisport festival for all ages & experience levels!
9 Separate races for youth and adult triathletes, duathletes, and runners of all levels including:
1 of 5 Youth & Junior Cup races which qualify for USAT’s Youth & Junior Nationals One of the only adult draft-legal races in the country Unique 2-person mixed relay race Beginner-friendly youth & adult triathlon, duathlon, and run races No qualification necessary & there is a race for all levels Safe, loop course closed to vehicular traffic with hay-bales on every corner Previous years hosted athletes from over 40 US states and 5 countries