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

presented by

partners of the race

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.