Boston Triathlon, the city’s only triathlon, returns to Southie the weekend of Saturday, August 16-Sunday, August 17, with a chance to catch elite athleticism right in our city. It’s rumored that a few Boston Bruins will trade their skates for sneakers to put their athleticism to the test and compete alongside a pool of other entrants.
If you’re feeling really inspired, registration is open for the triathlon. But if you prefer to sit this one out, the race is free for all to watch! Here’s what to expect and know for Boston’s triathlon:
Boston Triathlon takes Southie
The race begins and ends at Carson Beach in Southie and Mother’s Rest Fields in Four Corners Dorchester no matter which heat you watch or partake in. There are a few different triathlon options, including an Olympic level! All triathlons incorporate a mix of running, swimming, and biking.
- Swim: the triathlon swim takes place at Carson Beach by McCormack Bathhouse
- Bike: a flat loop course through Southie passing along William Day Blvd
- Run: the run commences in Moakley Park and concludes in Mother’s Rest Field with views of the skyline and Harbor along the way
Olympic triathlon (Sunday, August 17; 7 AM start)
For the most challenging race, try the full-blown Olympic-distance triathlon! This course is longest and hardest:
- Olympic triathlon length: 1.5K swim, 35K bike, 10K run
- Individual Olympic: $240 participation fee
- Individual Olympic U23 (ages 18-23): $120 participation fee
Sprint triathlon (Sunday, August 17; 8:40 AM start)
This is a shorter, quicker, albeit challenging triathlon! A great race for first-time triathletes:
- Sprint triathlon length: 750m swim, 17.5K bike, 5.5K run
- Individual Sprint: $190 participation fee
- Individual Sprint U23 (ages 18-23): $95 participation fee
Kids triathlon events (Saturday, August 16; 1 PM packet pick-up)
The kids’ event offers a pathway to triathlons and is free for all for the fourth consecutive year, thanks to community partner Amazon.
At Amazon, we’re proud to support events that inspire young people to get active, build confidence, and experience the power of community,” said Jerome Smith, Head of Community Engagement for the New England Region at Amazon. “We’re honored to once again partner with the Boston Triathlon to make Kids Day accessible to all and to help create lifelong memories for kids and families across the region.
Events include the USA Triathlon-sanctioned Kids Splash & Dash (ages 7-15) and Kids Fun Run (under the age of 7). Boston Triathlon partnered with the City of Boston for Swim Safe Boston, providing free swim lessons to all kids in greater Boston so they can learn the lifesaving skill of swimming.
There are also team relays for the adult triathlon! For all adult racecourses, you must have an active United States Triathlon membership to participate.
Find more info and register for the 17th annual Boston Triathlon!