TRIDENT NEWPORT SPRINT TRIATHLON
SUNDAY JUNE 14TH, 2026
An iconic opener to the triathlon season
TRIDENT NEWPORT SPRINT TRIATHLON
SUNDAY JUNE 14TH, 2026 START TIME: 7:00AM
FORT ADAMS STATE PARK 90 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840
1/3 Mile Swim, 11.5 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run
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Online registration is available through RunSignUp and can be accessed HERE. All athletes must complete online registration, USAT membership or single day event license, and required waivers prior to race day. Race-day registration will be limited.
Registration Pricing & Deadlines
Individual Registration
$75 – Early bird
$90 – Price increases on April 1, 2026
$115 – Final price increase on June 1, 2026
Relay Team Registration
$175 – Opens April 1, 2026
$200 – Final price increase on June 1, 2026
Online registration closes on June 12, 2026. Register early to secure the best price and guarantee your spot.
Refund Policy
All registrations are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including injury, weather, or scheduling conflicts.
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Please use the google map linked HERE for an entire course preview or scroll down for the interactive map and strava segments.
Swim — 650 Yards | Newport Harbor
The race begins with an open water swim in the protected waters at the mouth of Newport Harbor. Sheltered from ocean swells, this is one of the more forgiving swim venues you'll find in New England. Wetsuits are legal and strongly encouraged — water temperatures in mid-June are refreshing and a wetsuit will keep you moving fast and comfortable heading into T1.
Bike — 11.6 Miles | Ocean Drive | 369 ft Elevation Gain
From transition athletes head out onto the iconic Ocean Drive — one of the most scenic cycling routes on the East Coast. The double loop course rolls through classic New England coastal terrain with sweeping Atlantic views at every turn. With 369 feet of elevation gain spread across rolling hills, the course rewards strong riders while remaining accessible for all levels. Don't let the scenery distract you — there's work to be done.
Run — 3 Miles | Fort Adams State Park | 52 ft Elevation Gain
The run is short, fast, and unlike anything else on the triathlon circuit. With just 52 feet of elevation gain the course is nearly flat and sets up perfectly for a strong finish. Athletes race along the perimeter of historic Fort Adams State Park and head inside the fort itself — running through the storied grounds of one of the largest coastal fortifications in the United States. This is where you leave everything on the course.
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5:00 AM – Transition & Bib Pickup Opens
6:30 AM – Transition & Bib Pickup Closes
6:35 AM – Mandatory Athlete Meeting
6:40 AM – Water Warm-Up Opens
6:50 AM - Athletes line up for swim & national anthem
7:00 AM – Race Start
9:30 AM – Course Closes
9:45 AM – Printed Results & Awards
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Packet pickup will be held Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th at the Newport County YMCA parking lot pavilion, located at 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI. Look for the Blue Horizon Racing tent at the top of the lot. Directions
Packets may also be picked up race morning from 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM at Fort Adams.
If you are local or not traveling, we strongly encourage picking up your packet on Friday or Saturday to help keep race morning running smoothly.
Please note: Athletes will not be permitted to enter the transition area until they have picked up their packet, received their timing chip, and have been marked with their bib number.
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Interested in being part of race day? We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our events safe, smooth, and memorable. If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up on the RunSignUp linked HERE or shoot us a message on the contact page!
We’re currently seeking help in the following areas:
Course Volunteers
Transition Area Support
Registration
General On-Site Volunteers
Whether you’re an athlete, local, or just want to support the community, we’d love to have you involved.
Partners of the RACE
The TRIDENT Newport Sprint Triathlon is proud to support Save The Bay, Rhode Island’s leading nonprofit dedicated to protecting and improving Narragansett Bay. A portion of each athlete registration helps support their work to preserve the waters we’re lucky to swim in.
