Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim

One Mile open water swim at Greenwich Point Park in

Old Greenwich, CT

Event details and schedule

GENERAL INFO: Race start is 7:30am. Check-in opens at 6:30. Water temperature should be around 70 F. Heats will be by age group with colored caps provided. Ample parking and toilets are available on Site . Course will be patrolled by Greenwich Point life guards, and EMS personnel will be available as needed. Directions: Take I95 to Exit 5, right on Route 1 (East Putnam Ave.), first right on Sound Beach to the end, right on Shore Rd. Metro North/Old Greenwich station about 2 miles from the beach. T-Shirts are only guaranteed for pre-registered swimmers – we may run out if too many people register on race day ! Swimmers in our wave for those with physical disabilities MUST bring their own “swim buddy”

AWARDS: In each age group, awards to the top 3 overall and at least the top 3 in each age group. Age groups will be 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 etc. Awards and refreshments will follow the event. Wetsuits allowed, but competitors wearing wetsuits will be ineligible for awards.

The Cross Bay Swim is a challenging open water swim of 5.5 miles across Great South Bay from the Fire Island Lighthouse to Gilbert Park, Brightwaters. This event was first held in 1927, marking 90+ years of tradition and friendly competition. There is a strict limit on the number of swimmers accepted.

THIS FORM IS FOR SUPPORT KAYAKER REGISTRATION: Only kayakers who are going to accompany a swimmer, or sweep kayakers working with Dave Faverio are to register here.

The Smith Point Triathlon starts at Smith Point County Park, with a fast 500 meter Narrow Bay swim and continues on to a flat and fast 10.2 mile bike ride over the Smith Point Bridge (TWO LOOPS THIS YEAR), followed by a scenic 5K run over the bridge ending at the Atlantic Ocean.

The bike course will now be two loops on William Floyd Parkway.

The safety and satisfaction of our athletes are always our top priorities. After our safety meeting with local municipalities, we are updating the bike course layout for the upcoming event to further prioritize your well-being. By adjusting the bike course to feature two loops, we are doubling up on police coverage during the race, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all participants. Your safety is paramount to us, and this adjustment reflects our commitment to providing you with the best possible race experience.

All participants receive a Finisher Medal.

Participants registered after July 28th are not guaranteed an event shirt.

The Triathlon begins in the Town of Oyster Bay and takes you through surrounding towns. It begins with a 1/2 mile swim in calm Oyster Bay Harbor. Next, you will bike a one loop 12.3K, over hill and dale, thru beautiful Oyster Bay and Oyster Bay Cove. Fairly hilly but downhill and flat to the finish. Lastly, you will run a 5K thru Mill Neck and Brookville, "Up" to the Planting Fields Arboretum and back "Down" to Roosevelt Park. Town of Oyster Bay residents receive a $5 discount. Use code TOB5 at checkout.

Shirts and a custom finisher medal for all participants!

You are not guaranteed swag if you register after August 18th.

The Junior Triathlon takes place on Saturday. This year the race offers two different distances for our youth participants! Swim in Oyster Bay Harbor and bike and run through Roosevelt Park.

Race Start Time and Location:

Oh, how we love our Rockaway Beach! We are back once again in the iconic Rockaway Beach in Queens for our 7th Annual Rockaway Beach Triathlon/Duathlon on 9/13! Unlike our May edition of the race, the weather and the water temperature is most optimal! With a gorgeous ocean view and smooth, concrete boardwalk, it makes for a great running and biking course. As this is an open water event in the Atlantic, the swim can sometimes be challenging with big waves, strong currents. Wetsuits are optional since the water temperature is still warmer around this time.

Here is what you can expect on race day: Race start is 7:30AM sharp at the transition area by the B95th Street Rockaway Beach Amphitheater. Triathletes will head to the beach for their swim start by the B91st Street beach ramp. Duathletes will start their first run on the boardwalk at B95th Street, right in front of the Rockaway Beach Amphitheater.

At the end of the 400 meter swim, Triathletes will head back to the Transition through the B95th Street beach ramp. Duathletes will turn around at B115th Street, where the water and aid station will be, and make their way back to the Transition. Both Triathletes and Duathletes will begin the 12 mile bike portion of the race.

The bike segment is all on the boardwalk from B95th Street to B27th Street, and back to the Transition area. Riding 2 loops totaled of 12 miles, 6 miles per loop. The course is flat and smooth, but usually windy coming back up from B27th Street so be prepared for some tough riding!

The final segment of the race is a 3 mile run for both Triathletes and Duathletes. You will start from the Transition area at the B95th Street and turn around at B125th Street (near the end of the boardwalk), and making your way back to the finish by the Transition area, running through the finish flags.

Remember to read our Race FAQs if you haven’t done so.

Rockaway Beach Triathlon distance:

Swim distance is 400 meters.

Bike distance is 12 miles (2 loops).

Run distance is 3 miles.

Rockaway Beach Duathlon distance:

Run distance is 3 miles.

Bike distance is 12 miles (2 loops).

Run distance is 3 miles.

Volunteers:

You are needed from 5:00 am to 11 am. Our races start at 7:30am unless stated the otherwise. Once you arrived, report to our Race Director Victor. He will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Don’t leave until the race is finished. You have to sign out to earn your race credit for your next race.

The Rockaway Beach Triathlon/Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isn’t required to compete in our race.