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Triathlons in New York

New York has 40 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026. That is the 3rd-highest event count for triathlons of any state. Two months carry most of the calendar: August (16) and September (11) together account for 68% of races (27 of 40). No single city dominates the calendar. New York City leads with 7 races, followed by Shirley (3), Camillus (2), and Findley Lake (2). The remaining 65% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.

Triathlons by month in New York

Aug (16) · Sep (11) · Jul (7) · Jun (2) · Oct (2) · Nov (2)

Notable New York events

  • Mighty Hamptons TriathlonSag Harbor, September 13 Olympic-distance triathlon

Showing 24 of 40

Gillie Girl Sprint Triathlon
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Gillie Girl Sprint Triathlon

July 26, 2026
Camillus, NY

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2026 Gillie Girl Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike

Camillus, NY

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2026 Gillie Girl Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike

July 26, 2026
Camillus, NY

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2026 Findley Lake Triathlon Festival

Findley Lake, NY

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2026 Findley Lake Triathlon Festival

July 26, 2026
Findley Lake, NY

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Central Park Triathlon

New York, NY

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Central Park Triathlon

July 26, 2026
New York, NY
Findley Lake Triathlon Festival
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Findley Lake Triathlon Festival

July 26, 2026
Findley Lake, NY
Perinton Youth Triathlon presented by Towpath Bike
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Perinton Youth Triathlon presented by Towpath Bike

August 1, 2026
Perinton, NY

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City Summer Triathlon

Queens, NY

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City Summer Triathlon

August 1, 2026
Queens, NY
City Summer Triathlon (USAT Sanctioned)
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City Summer Triathlon (USAT Sanctioned)

August 1, 2026
Far Rockaway, NY

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Perinton Youth Triathlon

Perinton, NY

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Perinton Youth Triathlon

August 1, 2026
Perinton, NY

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Smith Point Triathlon

Shirley, NY

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Smith Point Triathlon

August 2, 2026
Shirley, NY
Smith Point Sprint Triathlon
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Smith Point Sprint Triathlon

August 2, 2026
Shirley, NY
Southern Tier Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series #3
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Southern Tier Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series #3

August 5, 2026
Cassadaga, NY
18th Annual Rocco Laurie Memorial  Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon
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18th Annual Rocco Laurie Memorial Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon

August 9, 2026
Staten Island, NY
Hudson Valley Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series #3
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Hudson Valley Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series #3

August 12, 2026
Mount Tremper, NY
West Point Youth Triathlon
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West Point Youth Triathlon

August 15, 2026
Cornwall, NY
Crystal Lake Triathlon Race
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Crystal Lake Triathlon Race

August 15, 2026
Averill Park, NY
Cassadaga Kids Triathlon
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Cassadaga Kids Triathlon

August 15, 2026
Cassadaga, NY
Cazenovia Triathlon
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Cazenovia Triathlon

August 16, 2026
Cazenovia, NY
West Point Triathlon
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West Point Triathlon

August 16, 2026
Cornwall, NY
The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing
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The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing

August 21, 2026
Rochester, NY
Runner's Edge - TOBAY Triathlon & Junior Triathlon
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Runner's Edge - TOBAY Triathlon & Junior Triathlon

August 22, 2026
Oyster Bay, NY
Lake George Triathlon
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Lake George Triathlon

September 5, 2026
Lake George, NY
Finger Lakes Triathlon Canandaigua
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Finger Lakes Triathlon Canandaigua

September 12, 2026
Canandaigua, NY
Mighty Hamptons Steve Tarpinian Memorial Olympic Distance Triathlon presented by Northwell Health benefitting i-tri
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Mighty Hamptons Steve Tarpinian Memorial Olympic Distance Triathlon presented by Northwell Health benefitting i-tri

September 13, 2026
Sag Harbor, NY

Top Cities for Triathlons in New York

Frequently asked questions

What are the standard triathlon distances?
The main distances are Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), Half-Ironman/70.3 (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run), and full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run). Browse all distances on RACE.
What do I need for my first triathlon?
At minimum you need a swimsuit, goggles, a road or tri bike, helmet, running shoes, and a race belt for your number. Many beginners start with a sprint triathlon, which can be completed in 1-2 hours.
What is the difference between sprint and Olympic triathlon?
A sprint triathlon is roughly half the distance of an Olympic triathlon. Sprints typically take 1-1.5 hours while Olympic distance races take 2-3.5 hours. Sprints are ideal for beginners.
How do I qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship?
Athletes qualify by earning a slot at an IRONMAN-branded qualifying race. Each full IRONMAN event allocates slots to age group winners. The World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
What are the biggest triathlons in the US?
The SuperTri Chicago Triathlon is the largest single triathlon event with 8,000+ athletes. IRONMAN events in Texas, Florida, Lake Placid, and Arizona draw thousands. Escape From Alcatraz is a bucket-list race. Find them all on RACE.