second beach SPRINT TRIATHLON
saturday september 12TH, 2026
A coastal classic to close the summer
SECOND BEACH SPRINT TRIATHLON
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2026 START TIME: 7:00AM
SECOND BEACH 315 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
1/3 Mile Swim, 11.1 Mile Bike, 3.3 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 registration opens April 1st, 2026
$90 – Price increases on July 1st, 2026
$100 – Price increases on August 1st, 2026
$115 – Final price increase on September 1st, 2026
Relay Team Registration
$150 – Early bird registration opens April 1st, 2026
$175 – Price increases on July 1st, 2026
$190 – Price increases on August 1st, 2026
$200 – Final price increase on September 1st, 2026
Online registration closes on September 10, 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
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 — 11.2 Miles | 565 ft Elevation Gain
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 — 3.3 Miles | 47 ft Elevation Gain
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. -
5:00 AM – Transition area opens — timing chip and packet pickup opens
6:45 AM - Mandatory race briefing announcements made from the PA
6:50 AM - Athletes line up for swim & national anthem
7:00 AM – Race Start - time trial
8:45 AM – Transition area opens for finished athletes to retrieve gear *must show bib number and bike frame number upon exit *
9:00 AM – Award ceremony begins
9:30 AM – Course Closes
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Packet pickup will be held Thursday, September 10th(3-6pm) and Friday, September 11th (3-6pm) at the Newport County YMCA parking lot pavilion, located at 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI. Look for the Blue Horizon Racing tent and banner at the top of the lot. Directions
Packets may also be picked up race morning from 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM at Second Beach under the BHR tent.
If you are local or not traveling, we strongly encourage picking up your packet on Thursday or Friday 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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2026 Athlete Guide Linked HERE
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This is the inaugural event of the Second Beach Triathlon! Results will be posted here after race day
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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 HERE or shoot us on 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.
Check out this short video linked HERE to see what Race4Chase is all about!
Blue Horizon Racing is proud to partner with the Newport County YMCA to support the Race4Chase Kid's Triathlon Program at the Second Beach Sprint Triathlon. This incredible six-week summer program introduces kids aged 6 to 12 to swimming, cycling, and running in a safe, fun, and non-competitive environment — giving young athletes the tools, coaching, and confidence to call themselves triathletes.
The program culminates in a Youth Triathlon on Sunday, August 10th at Fort Adams in Newport, RI, where all Race4Chase participants come together to celebrate their hard work and cross a finish line of their own. We believe in building the next generation of endurance athletes right here in our community, and there is no better place to start than our local YMCA!
David Leys Memorial Award
In honor of David Leys, we're proud to award a special recognition to the fastest overall swim split, male and female, at this year's race.
David loved Aquidneck Island and its people, always the first to show up for someone in need, never seeking anything for himself. An avid athlete, he channeled his energy into charity events for causes close to his heart, including the Leukemia Society, MS events, and Save The Bay, where he swam for many years alongside friends he trained with. He wasn't always the fastest, but he raced with the biggest heart out there.
David passed away from ALS in August 2017, facing his battle with the same dignity, courage, and positivity that defined how he lived.
This year, we're also raffling off swag and Narragansett Brewery gift cards, with proceeds supporting the CCALS Foundation, continuing David's legacy of giving back to the causes he loved.
This photo was taken at the 2012 Amica Newport Triathlon. By that point, ALS had already begun taking hold, the illness had progressed enough that David could no longer manage to get his running shoes on before the run leg. Rather than stop, he kept going. He ran the entire course barefoot and crossed the finish line with a smile, refusing to let the disease take the moment from him.

