Lucarelli & Castaldi Branchbrook Spring Series #3

Race Start Time and Location:

On 4/11/26, NYTri is coming to Brooklyn to host our 37th Annual Spring Duathlon in Prospect Park. Prospect Park is always a special place for us because we are from Brooklyn! In 2024, we have added the entire outer park look for your second run, all 3.3 miles (5k). We are racing the same course once again this year. Your final lap of the run will be around the big loop completing all 3.3 miles, with a total of 140ft elevation gain. Be ready because the hill to the Grand Army Plaza is no joke!

Here is what you can expect on race day. At 7:30 am the race will start in Lincoln Field by the triangle grass area by the Well House Dr (E Lake Dr and Lincoln Rd entrance).

Run #1 beginning at 7:30 am is a fast loop around the park’s inner circle. Athletes will set out along East Dr and make a left through Center Dr, where you will cut across the park, exiting west side. With little gain in elevation you’ll head around Prospect Park Lake where you will pick up speed as you head in for the bike.

The bike route consists of 3 loops totaling 10 miles around Prospect Park Drive. As athletes make their way up to the Grand Army Plaza you will encounter the full PP hill on the front end and a HUGE downhill on the back of each loop. After 3 of these loops make sure you save energy to take on the same course for the run!

Run #2: The final leg of this course! Athletes will run the entire 3.3 mile PP loop. Finishing the run course with a 140ft+ elevation gain. Athletes will cross the finish line at the same place we started, in Lincoln Field.

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

Prospect Park Spring Duathlon distance:

Run distance is 2.1 miles (small loop).

Bike distance is 10 miles (3 laps).

Run distance is 3.3 miles (full loop).

Volunteers:

You are needed from 5 am to 11 am. Our races start at 7:30 am 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 Prospect Park Spring Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isn’t required to compete in our race.

We’re thrilled to introduce an all-new, adrenaline-packed race experience coming to Staten Island — Freshkills Park Presents: The Shaolin Showdown on Sunday, April 26, 2026!

This event brings together trail runners and mountain bikers for a one-of-a-kind challenge in one of New York’s most scenic natural spaces!

🔥 Why You’ll Love The Shaolin Showdown

Scenic course at Freshkills Park — a beautiful, rugged park space on Staten Island.

Multiple ways to compete:

• 5-Mile Run — perfect for runners looking for distance and dirt trails.

• Duathlon (Run + Mountain Bike Loop) — test your endurance and bike skills.

• Mountain Bike Races — choose from multiple distances for all skill levels.

Unique combined timing competition where run + bike performance counts toward special prizes.

🎯 Early Bird Pricing Is Happening Now!

Sign up before March 1 at 11:59 PM EST to lock in the lowest rates for the 5-Mile Run and other race categories.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, competing with friends, or just looking for a new challenge this spring — join us at Freshkills Park for the inaugural Shaolin Showdown!

See you at the start line!

To join the Duathlon or just the bike race click here: www.Bikereg.com

Race Start Time and Location:

Rockaway Beach, here we come! Is always exciting for us to host our first triathlon in 2026, the 7th Annual Cross Bay Triathlon/Duathlon on May 17, at the iconic Rockaway Beach in Queens! If you are new to our sport, this will be your first triathlon ever! If you have been taking swimming lessons in the Winter, this could be a great time to see how much you have learned and improved! 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 and cold water temperatures. Wet suits are allowed and highly encouraged since, seasonally, the water temperature is typically around high 50s to low 60s. Lifeguards & NYPD Water Patrol will be on duty to ensure a safe and successful swim for all triathletes.

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 B125th 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.

Cross Bay Triathlon distance:

Swim distance is 400 meters.

Bike distance is 12 miles (2 loops).

Run distance is 3 miles.

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

Welcome to Brooklyn Duathlon

We're happy to announce our Brooklyn Duathlon taking place in the iconic Prospect Park! The event features two scenic loops: a shorter 2.2-mile course for running and a longer loop for biking, both on the park's smooth, tree-lined roads. Rain or shine, the race is on - so be sure to arrive early to get familiar with the route and event setup.

Race Date and time: June 27th, Saturday. 7.30AM start. 9.30AM cut off time. Awarding ceremony 10 minutes after we have top-3 Women finish.

Race Location: Lincoln Rd entrance in Prospect Park

Race course: Both runs are around small loop and the same: 2.2 miles, Strava record is here. Bike is 3 laps around the park, total 10 miles, Strava record is here. Transition by Lincoln Rd. See maps on the bottom of the page.

Registration for Duathlon: Check in begins 1 hour and ends 20 minutes before start time. No racing license required to register. Please sign up online to expedite the registration process and avoid potential errors. Day of registration is available with $10 late fee.

Registration for Road bike race: is published at BikeReg.com/PP

Race numbers for Duathlon: Jersey number should be placed on the front. Bicycle number goes either on the seat post (more aero) or on the top tube. Helmet number goes on the front. You can keep timing chips from other races on your bicycle since we do manual timing.

Race results: Duathlon draft results will be available as soon as last person finish, but not later than 9.15am. Online results will include transition break downs and normally will be published within 48 hours.

Awards: Top-3 Men and Women get medals and winners get a special awards. Rest of duathlon participants get finisher medals. All participants will receive finisher training jersey. Age group awards MAY be offered if registration meets minimums.

Photos: will be published within 48 hours at Verrazano Team Facebook page .

Photos from 6/28/25 Brooklyn Duathlon

Bicycle requirements: Any type of bike you own is good for duathlon. Check for wind speed if you plan to use dish wheels. No rental bikes available.

Parking: Public parking is hard to find. Take Q train to Prospect Park station if possible.

Water/Restrooms/Trash: Water and trash bag will be available at check in table. Portable restrooms will be by transition.

About Us: Verrazano Team is a NYC based club organizing multisport and cycling events throughout the city. Our goal is to create safe, well organized, and welcoming races that support local athletes, juniors, and newcomers to multisport.