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• Cedar Lake Triathlon Series #1 [facebook.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Thu, May 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM

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  Cedar Lake Triathlon Summer 2026 Season - Race #1

  This is the first of our 6 race summer series held every other Thursday night at Cedar Lake for local, grassroots racing at its best.

  For 2026, we...

  Cedar Lake Triathlon Summer 2026 Season - Race #1

  This is the first of our 6 race summer series held every other Thursday night at Cedar Lake for local, grassroots racing at its best.

  For 2026, we will offer two races:

  Individual and Relay Sprint Triathlon: Our individual and relay sprint triathlons consists of a 500(ish) yard lake swim, a 10 mile bike, and a 5k road run. They are perfect races for first timers who want to see what they can achieve, experienced triathletes looking to fine tune for a longer fall race, or anyone who just wants an active, family summer Thursday evening. We have awards for both the fast and the first (timers), and lots for those in between. Relay teams are welcome and celebrated. Wetsuits are encouraged when the water temperature is below 80 degrees, and strongly encouraged for at least the first two races. Aqua jogging is not permitted.

  Super Sprint Triathlon: Returning for its second season is our popular super sprint race: all of the triathlon experience just in a smaller package! The super sprint consists of a 200(ish) yard swim, a 5mile bike, and a 1 mile run. First timers love this race: you can start your Thursday as a regular human, finish it as a Triathlete, and let us share the joy of your success with special prizes (and a whole lot of positive energy!!). Younger races are welcome, but you have to be 13 to toe the line. And we love families. If your child is racing, you can race with them for free as long as you accompany them for the entire race. Swim, bike and run with your child; it's a priceless family experience.

  Gun Times:

  • Super Sprint: 6:10 p.m

  • Individual / Relay Sprint: 6:15 p.m.

  Preregistration: Racers must preregister. Register early to secure both a spot and a lower entry fee, which will increase on race day. Last season, the races sold out several times and once we hit our cap, we can't accept any more entries.

  Online registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on each race day. There will be no onsite registration this year.

  Race day check in starts at 5:00 p.m. and all registered racers must be checked in by 5:45 p.m.

  First Time? Come on down to Cedar Lake!! We love first timers and a significant part of our weekly field of racers are athletes getting their feet wet for the first time. In transition, you will see every type of bike racked and ready to race: from expensive carbon TT bikes headed for an Ironman to hybrid bikes and even the occasional beach cruiser. Not sure you can do a triathlon? Finding out is half the fun. Over 95% of our racers finish each week. We don't use cutoff times, except for later in the season as the sun starts to set earlier (typically the last race or two). Not sure exactly how it works? We have lots of friendly experienced volunteers and even a certified tri coach on site on race days to explain the mysteries of buoy turns, transition and equipment. Before you race, be sure that you can swim 20 pool lengths without stopping for the full sprint, or 10 pool lengths for the super sprint. Aqua jogging is not permitted.

  Come join us this summer!

  Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather on race day, the race organizers reserve the right to change the race to a duathlon, a 5K or cancel the race.

  29.3 km from Branford
  74 Cedar Lake Road, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, 06412, United States
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  8k Duathlon Run Triathlon

• Race 4 : Belltown [newenglandyouthcycling.com] [Register at ccnbikes.com]

  Sun, May 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

  37 km from Branford
  Portland, Connecticut, United States
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  Cycling

• Mighty North Fork Triathlon [eventpowerli.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sun, May 31, 2026 at 6:50 AM

  Description

  This is one of the best first timer courses with a calm Peconic Bay swim, a mostly flat, scenic 7 mile bike and an equally scenic 3.5 mile run. Held in the heart of Long Island’s wine region, this event has something for both athletes and spectators alike.

  Swim: 500 meters, Bike: 7 miles, Run: 3.5 miles

  Start Time: 6:50am

  40.7 km from Branford
  Bayview Road, Town of Southold, New York, 11971, United States
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  Run Swim Triathlon

• Cedar Lake Triathlon Series #2 [facebook.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM

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  Cedar Lake Triathlon Summer 2026 Season - Race #2

  This is the second of our 6 race summer series held every other Thursday night at Cedar Lake for local, grassroots racing at its best.

  For 2026, we...

  Cedar Lake Triathlon Summer 2026 Season - Race #2

  This is the second of our 6 race summer series held every other Thursday night at Cedar Lake for local, grassroots racing at its best.

  For 2026, we will offer two races:

  Individual and Relay Sprint Triathlon: Our individual and relay sprint triathlons consists of a 500(ish) yard lake swim, a 10 mile bike, and a 5k road run. They are perfect races for first timers who want to see what they can achieve, experienced triathletes looking to fine tune for a longer fall race, or anyone who just wants an active, family summer Thursday evening. We have awards for both the fast and the first (timers), and lots for those in between. Relay teams are welcome and celebrated. Wetsuits are encouraged when the water temperature is below 80 degrees, and strongly encouraged for at least the first two races. Aqua jogging is not permitted.

  Super Sprint Triathlon: Returning for its second season is our popular super sprint race: all of the triathlon experience just in a smaller package! The super sprint consists of a 200(ish) yard swim, a 5mile bike, and a 1 mile run. First timers love this race: you can start your Thursday as a regular human, finish it as a Triathlete, and let us share the joy of your success with special prizes (and a whole lot of positive energy!!). Younger races are welcome, but you have to be 13 to toe the line. And we love families. If your child is racing, you can race with them for free as long as you accompany them for the entire race. Swim, bike and run with your child; it's a priceless family experience.

  Gun Times:

  • Super Sprint: 6:10 p.m

  • Individual / Relay Sprint: 6:15 p.m.

  Preregistration: Racers must preregister. Register early to secure both a spot and a lower entry fee, which will increase on race day. Last season, the races sold out several times and once we hit our cap, we can't accept any more entries.

  Online registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on each race day. There will be no onsite registration this year.

  Race day check in starts at 5:00 p.m. and all registered racers must be checked in by 5:45 p.m.

  First Time? Come on down to Cedar Lake!! We love first timers and a significant part of our weekly field of racers are athletes getting their feet wet for the first time. In transition, you will see every type of bike racked and ready to race: from expensive carbon TT bikes headed for an Ironman to hybrid bikes and even the occasional beach cruiser. Not sure you can do a triathlon? Finding out is half the fun. Over 95% of our racers finish each week. We don't use cutoff times, except for later in the season as the sun starts to set earlier (typically the last race or two). Not sure exactly how it works? We have lots of friendly experienced volunteers and even a certified tri coach on site on race days to explain the mysteries of buoy turns, transition and equipment. Before you race, be sure that you can swim 20 pool lengths without stopping for the full sprint, or 10 pool lengths for the super sprint. Aqua jogging is not permitted.

  Come join us this summer!

  Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather on race day, the race organizers reserve the right to change the race to a duathlon, a 5K or cancel the race.

  29.3 km from Branford
  74 Cedar Lake Road, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, 06412, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Duathlon Triathlon

• Mini of Fairfield County triathlon and duathlon 2026 [trifitness.net] [Register at active.com]

  Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  Come and join us on the fastest and safest triathlon course in CT for the eighteen edition of the Mini of Fairfield County Seaside Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon. This sprint-distance race is set at...

  Come and join us on the fastest and safest triathlon course in CT for the eighteen edition of the Mini of Fairfield County Seaside Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon. This sprint-distance race is set at beautiful Seaside Park in Bridgeport CT. The course is flat and closed to traffic which makes it an ideal start race of your 2026 triathlon season. We also have a duathlon distance for our non swimmers! Perfect for beginners and seasoned athletes, this race will set your calendar for a perfect first race of the season. Register now to receive the best race pricing and to secure your spot!

  The swim will be one loop in the Sound from the sandy shore of Seaside Park

  The bike consists of 2 loops of 5 miles each, very flat and closed to all traffic

  The run is one flat loop of 3.1 miles.

  The course is very family friendly. Great food, Age Group awards and finishers medals. Relay teams are available and encouraged!

  Event details and schedule

  SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  June 13

  Packet pickup

  10:00am - 4:00pm: Packet Pickup at Mini of Fairfield County, 154 Post road, Darien CT 06820

  June 14

  5:30 - 6:30 am: Race day registration and packet pickup

  6:30 am: Transition closes

  6:45 am: Race Director and USAT official race announcement

  7 am: Races start duathlon and first wave of swimmers start

  8 am: Breakfast on the beach

  9:30 am: Awards ceremony

  35.3 km from Branford • Seaside Park
  1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06605, United States
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  Duathlon Triathlon