The Short Track for Mike is a cycling, mountain biking, and track event held on Saturday, July 18, 2026. It is located at 26 Camp Edge Rd in Alloway Township, New Jersey.
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Come join us as we bring back a classic race to Sunset Lake. This race was a staple of the South Jersey triathlon scene for many years. Maybe you participated in this event in the past or maybe you
always wanted to but didn't get a chance. Either way you won't want to miss out on this race. The swim and run portions of this event take place in and around Bridgeton Park and the Cohanzick Zoo on paved trails and closed roads. The bike portion takes place on scenic country roads.
The bike course is heavily monitored by police and will be on partially closed with only limited local traffic.
The run course is on paved trails and closed roads.
Not a triathlete but enjoy cycling? This event has a bike only option
New For 2025
We are excited to announce that we will have Gradient Bike Shop on site. Gradient Bike Shop is a mobile bike shop and they will be at our events offering their services as bike mechanic to you free of charge.
We will have NovaCare Rehabilitation on site offering pre and postrace stretching and massages.
This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge.
You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2024 and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.
To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
Please click the links above to learn more.
DISTANCES
Triathlon Distances
Sprint: 1/4 Mile Swim , 13 mile Bike, & 5k run
Olympic: 1500 Meter Swim, 26 Mile Bike & 10k Run (2 Loops)
Duathlon Distances
2 mile Run, 13 Mile Bike, & 5k Run
Aquabike Distances
1/4 mile Swim & 13 mile Bike
Swim/Run Distances
1/4 mile Swim & 5k Run
Bike Only
26 mile Time Trial Start
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Triathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team
Duathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**
If there are less than 50 registrants as of June 22, age groups will be in 10-year increments
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team
Aquabike Awards
Overall: Top 5 Male & Female Overall Individual
Race Day Schedule
6:00 am - Parking opens (parking is at the high school about 1/2 mile from transition) 51 West Ave N, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
6:30am - Packet Pickup opens
7:50am - Pre Race meeting
8:00am - Race Starts
USAT INFORMATION
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.
Membership Types (click for more information)
Bronze: One Day Membership
Silver: Annual Membership w/ Benefits
Gold: Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits
Platinum: Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits
Common Rules and Information
ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
Headphones are prohibited
No riding in transition at any time
Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.
3.36 Miles 13.25 Miles 16.36 Miles 18.11 Miles 26 Miles 33.15 Miles Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Run Swim Trail Triathlon
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Visit four historic river towns on this one-of-a-kind bike ride. The 12th annual River Towns Ride challenges you to ride for a gold medal by visiting all four river towns (62 miles) or take one of
our shorter routes and earn a bronze or silver medal for distance completed. E-bikes are welcome. HELMETS MANDATORY!
No official start line. You can start in the river town that is most convenient to you. (see below)
Each of our four rest stops will feature a Signature Snack from that River Town. Water & drinks also available.
No medals awarded after 3pm, so time your ride start appropriately based on your distance goal.
POST-RIDE RECEPTION on deck at Dolly Spanker's (30 Clinton St., Del. City, DE 19706) overlooking the Delaware River. First beer free to all registered riders age 21 and older.
If event is rescheduled due to weather, registration fees will be honored for the rescheduled date or deferred to next year (not refunded).
RIDE START: 9AM. (SAG supports begins at 9am at ends at 3pm. Start when you wish, but you must be complete by 3pm to qualify for medal).
Visit FOUR Historic River Towns! This year you have the option to ride the Markell Trail and Castle Trail (open to bikes & pedestrians only), The Markell Trail connects the Wilmington Riverfront to Historic New Castle and the Castle Trail connects Historic Delaware City to Historic Chesapeake City, Md. Your wristband will be marked in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware City and Chesapeake City to confirm you completed that leg of the course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Multiple route options on a course that is predominately flat between Historic Delaware City, Historic New Castle, Wilmington Riverfront and Historic Chesapeake City, Md. Four Official Starting Points: Downtown Historic New Castle, Downtown Historic Delaware City, Historic Chesapeake City or Riverfront Wilmington (Riverfront check-in will be on the boardwalk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center at start of the Markell Trail).
Bronze Medal: Option One: Complete 20-mile circuit between Delaware City and New Castle. Option Two: Complete 18-mile circuit between Delaware City and Summit Marina via Castle Trail
Silver Medal: Option One: Visit all three Delaware Riverfront towns (32 miles). Start at either Del. City, New Castle, Wilm. Riverfront. Option Two: Delaware City to Chesapeake City, Md. & back via Castle Trail or Chesapeake City to Delaware City & back via Castle Trail (30 miles).
Gold Medal: Visit all four River Towns and return to your start (62 miles).
SUPPORT: There will be SAG support as well as water/refreshments at all four turn-around points (Historic New Castle, Historic Del City, Historic Chesapeake City, Wilmington Riverfront).
DIRECTIONS TO OFFICIAL START LINE IN DELAWARE CITY: From I-95 North or South, take DE 1 South via exit 4A (Christiana Mall). Follow 8 miles to exit 152, SR72. Follow SR72 to Delaware City. Official start: 30 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE 19706.
DIRECTIONS TO OFFICIAL START LINE IN NEW CASTLE: From I-95 North or South, take Route 141 exit south into New Castle via Basin Road. Take left onto Delaware Street and follow 1.5 miles into Historic New Castle. Official start: 201 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720.
DIRECTIONS TO OFFICIAL START IN RIVERFRONT WILMINGTON: Exit I-95 North or South at Martin Luther King Blvd. Take right onto S. Madison Street and proceed past The Chase Center and The Westin and park in public parking lot at right just past The Westin. Mount bike and ride Riverwalk to start of Markell Trail at DuPont Environmental Center.
DIRECTIONS TO OFFICIAL START IN CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD: Take Route 40 to Maryland Route 213 southbound. It's approximately 6 miles to entrance of North Chesapeake City. Do not cross the Route 213 bridge over the canal. Turn left into the entrance and follow Lock St. to Biddle St. Follow the signs directing trail-goers to parking under bridge on Bank St. The trailhead is located at Lock St. and the C&D Canal.
RIDER PARKING: Delaware City riders can use parking lot on Washington Street Delaware City (adjacent to Dolly Spanker’s Restaurant). As you enter Delaware City from north, make left onto Washington Street and proceed to end of the street (parking lot will be on your left). New Castle riders can use Municipal Lot near Battery Park (use 199 W. 3rd St. address). Street parking also available. Free public parking is available at Riverfront lot just past The Westin for riders starting in Wilmington (do not drive up to the Environmental Center; that parking is restricted). Follow signs for rider parking under bridge near trailhead at Chesapeake City, Md. (GPS for parking: Use 208 Bank St., Chesapeake City, MD. 21915).
Cycling Trail
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Dustin was an accomplished athlete and great student. He was a champion wrestler while in High School and a captain of the wrestling team. He was a “Two-Time Wrestler of the Year” for Today’s
Sunbeam. After High School, while attending Wilmington University, Dustin started running. He competed in many Triathlons and Half Iron Man Events. Once he completed two years at Wilmington University, where he was on the Dean’s List each semester, he moved to Delray Beach, Florida for a fresh start to find his way in life. On August 30, 2012 his life was tragically taken from us from a random act of violence.
Dustin made you smile the moment he came into a room. He loved to make others laugh and was never afraid to laugh at himself. In his life he was an inspiration to all who knew and loved him. No matter what he was going through personally, he always had time to make you feel better about any circumstances you may be facing.
In his memory, The Dustin Deckard Scholarship was established, Tax ID #46-0893602, to continue the work he would of done if he was still with us. More than 30 scholarships have been awarded to date.
1 Miles 5k Run Triathlon Walk
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
24.5 km from Alloway TownshipCycling Time Trial
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Join us for the next leg of our Tour De South Jersey Series. This leg is another ride through scenic bike ride through Southern New Jersey The ride will start and end at Farmers & Bankers Brewing .
After the ride join us at the brewery for your complimentary beer and some post ride fun. This will be a semi supported ride. We will have a marked route with signs and arrows to direct you. The route will also be available for you to download. We will also have several aide stations on course. Limited SAG support will also be available.
This is a ride in open traffic. You are expected to wear a helmet and follow safety and traffic rules.
Route is marked but please download the routes as things can happen to the signs.
Swag
One post race beer
Pint Glass
Coaster
Ride Descriptions
Metric Century
A 62 mile ride that will take you from the brewery out to FT. Mott and back.
45 mile
This ride is similar to the Metric that will take you from the brewery out to Ft. Mott and back.
Half Metric
A 31 mile ride.
Fun Ride
This 15 mile ride is perfect if you aren't looking for a long ride but still want to come out and enjoy the festivities.
** The brewery will now be open at 8:30 and ready to serve. Because of this we do not need staggered start times. Eveyryone can check in at 8:30 since there will be no waiting for beers when you finsh**
We ask everyone to come check ion at the brewery before you start. This so we can keep track of everyone and you will get your swag and drink ticket.
Check in will start at 8:30 am. Once you check in you can start . We ask everyone to be on the road by 9:45
Parking is located in a public lot behind the brewery.
15 Miles 31 Miles 45 Miles 62 Miles Cycling