The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race

Round out the summer with one last coastal challenge.

The Second Beach Sprint Triathlon is a late-season race set entirely within some of Aquidneck Island’s most scenic and protected landscapes. Designed to be welcoming for first-time triathletes while still offering a rewarding course for experienced racers, this sprint is the perfect way to close out your summer of training.

The Course:

Swim

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

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

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.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, enjoy a beautiful run through Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton, RI. Grab some friends and enjoy a trail run finishing amongst the vines. After the race, there will be dinner, wine, and music in the vineyard. Race participants will receive a souvenir wine glass as a memento of their experience.

The course is approximately 3 miles along varying trails. It is important to note that this course is uneven, with rocks, ruts and other terrain typical on a trail. Please go slow and watch your step.

The race begins at 1 pm with bib pick up starting at 11 am, all at Sakonnet Vineyard. Please plan on arriving at least one hour before the race starts to get checked in and settled for an on-time start.

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General Race Entry includes parking, race entry, professional race timing, t-shirt, wine glass and wine, dinner and music.

Dinner only includes parking, wine, dinner and music.

Please Note: The Wine Run will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.