Second Beach Sprint Triathlon
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Middletown, RI
- 315 Sachuest Point Road, 02842
- Type
- TRIATHLON
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At a glance
Experience a beautiful late-season sprint triathlon on Aquidneck Island, featuring an open-ocean swim and scenic routes through protected coastal landscapes.
- Scenic
ScenicClose out your summer training with the Second Beach Sprint Triathlon, a late-season coastal challenge on Aquidneck Island. This event offers a unique opportunity to race through some of Rhode Island's most scenic and protected landscapes. Designed to be welcoming for first-time triathletes, it also provides a rewarding course for experienced racers. Enjoy an open-ocean swim, a bike leg through picturesque farmland, and a signature run winding through nature preserves with stunning coastal views.
What to expect
- Begin with an open-ocean swim off iconic Second Beach, supported by clear markings and shoreline assistance.
- Bike through Middletown's scenic farmland on quiet roads with gentle elevation changes.
- The signature run winds through protected nature preserves, offering rare coastal views.
Standout details
- Open-ocean swim
- Scenic farmland bike leg
- Nature preserve run
- Welcoming for first-time triathletes
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 15 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 AM EDT · From $75.00
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 15 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 AM EDT · From $150.00
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 5:37 PM EDT · Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effort- Rolling area
The course
- Rolling
From the organizer
Round out the summer with one last coastal challenge.
The Second Beach Sprint Triathlon is a late-season race set entirely within some of Aquidneck Island’s most scenic and protected landscapes. Designed to be welcoming for first-time triathletes while still offering a rewarding course for experienced racers, this sprint is the perfect way to close out your summer of training.
The Course:
Swim The race begins with an open-ocean swim off iconic Second Beach. Athletes will experience true coastal conditions in a clearly marked course with excellent sightlines and shoreline support.
Bike The bike leg rolls through the scenic farmland of Middletown, featuring quiet roads, open views, and gentle elevation changes that reward steady effort without being overly technical.
Run The run is the signature piece of the race, taking athletes out toward Sachuest Point and looping around the reservoir near Third Beach and Hanging Rock Road. This section winds entirely through protected nature preserve areas, offering a rare and beautiful racing environment surrounded by open land, water, and coastal views.
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