With multiple opportunities to see athletes on the swim, as they ride the bike course, and complete an out and back run course, this is one of the most spectator-friendly multisport races in New England! The triathlon is a terrific race for beginner and seasoned triathletes alike. The 0. Details below. The Swim: The swim will be 0. The swim is located on the east coast of the southern most tip of New Bedford, just outside the entrance to Fort Taber Park.
Other than the Elite and team waves which will start the race, all other waves will be started following a time trial format with 3 athletes sent into the water every 10 seconds. After exiting the water, athletes will run to transition inside Fort Taber Park. Click here to see a map of the swim and transition including the swim in and bike ou t.
The Bike: The bike course is 2 loops of a 5. Click here to see a map of this bike course that will be closed to traffic and offer water views throughout most of the ride. Spectators that position themselves along East Rodney French Blvd will have an opportunity to see their favorite athlete 4 times as they ride the course.
After completing the bike course athletes will return to Fort Taber Park through the main entrance and rack their bike in transition. From there they will head out onto the run. Click here to see a map of transition including the bike in and run out. Signage and volunteers will be in place to help communicate this but cyclists should be aware of this section and approach it with caution to ensure they navigate themselves into the correct lane. The Run: The run course is 3.
At about the 1. Athletes will re-enter Fort Taber Park at the west entrance and run along the coastline to the finish. The run inside the park offers incredible views. The entire run is on sidewalks and walking paths and is flat and fast. Click here to see the RUN course. The run includes 2 aid stations offering your water, Gatorade Endurance and ice.
