4 running events in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

The Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon is picturesque, challenging -- and fun! A 1/4-mile swim in the clear waters of a Cape Cod "kettle pond"; a 10-mile bike through the rolling hills of the Cape Cod National Seashore; and a 3-mile run past the famed Beachcomber restaurant and back. The paved bike/run course, traversing a natural pine forest, will be closed to vehicular traffic. The race benefits non-profit radio station WOMR 92.1FM and Outer Cape Health. This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event with a USAT certified Race Director.

Join experienced race veterans and triathlon newcomers alike for a true Cape Cod tradition: the Hyannis Triathlon. Along with its sister race in September, this is the longest-running triathlon in the East!

The location is the very scenic Craigville Beach — about 20 minutes from the bridge over the Cape Cod canal. The swim, bike and run courses are suitable for experienced athletes as well as by fitness enthusiasts who have trained for the distances. The race features special features for elites, age groupers, first-timers, even for family and friends who wish to race together! And we are proud to host New England’s largest triathlon relay team competition!

Make your plans now to dial in your training for the June race…and then test yourself once again at our Hyannis 2 race in early September!

This is the longest-running triathlon on the East Coast — and after all these years, the accolades still continue:

Named as one of the 20 Best Triathlons in the Nation by Men’s Health magazine (2016)

Named one of The Most Amazing Triathlons to Do in the USA Today by The Culture Trip (2017)

Voted one of the Top 5 Small Races Worldwide by the Triathlete’s Choice Awards (2018)

SPRINT COURSE DISTANCES:

Swim: 1/4 mile

Bike: 10.2 miles

Run: 3.6 miles

OLYMPIC COURSE DISTANCES:

Swim: 0.9 mile

Bike: 20 miles

Run: 6.2 miles

DUATHLON COURSE DISTANCES:

Run #1: 1.4 miles

Bike: 10.2 miles

Run #2: 3.6 miles

AQUABIKE COURSE DISTANCES:

Two Distances —

Sprint Aquabike: Swim: 1/4 mile, Bike: 10.2 miles

Olympic Aquabike: Swim: 0.9 mile, Bike: 20 miles

AQUATHLON COURSE DISTANCES:

Swim: .9 miles

Run: 6.2 miles

TRI IT YOUR WAY (VIRTUAL CATEGORY)

Can't make it in person? No Problem!

Here's how Tri It Your Way works:

1. Pick your triathlon activities! Remember, you can either swim the 400 yards or choose another activity to do for 10 minutes. The bike needs to be at least 10 miles and the run needs to be at least a 5K (yes, you may go over, but not under!).

2. SAFETY FIRST! Make sure you are taking all the safety precautions when swimming, biking, and running. This means not swimming alone and following all the rules of the road (or trail). Just like all the precautions you take when training or racing an event, we want you to be safe.

3. Record each activity with your watch, or phone, or bike computer.

4. Document your tri! Whether it’s someone taking pictures of you “racing” or stopping for a selfie mid-run. We want to see you in action! Dogs, kids, partners, friends (socially distanced, of course) are encouraged to join in with you!

5. Go to our event page and post your “race” data and your pictures. OR email your pics and race data to [email protected].

USAT SANCTIONED

Results will count toward national and regional rankings. All USAT rules and regulations will apply. Racers are subject to time penalties or disqualification for infractions of USAT rules.

You are required to have either an annual or 1-day (Bronze) USA Triathlon membership in order to race in any USAT-sanctioned event. Non-USAT members will be required to purchase a one-day event insurance license from USA Triathlon. Costs: $14.99/sprint, $24.99/olympic, $9 per relay team member, $10 for youth.

MASSACHUSETTS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

This is a 2026 USA Triathlon State Championships Ranking Point Event. Residents of Massachusetts can earn points which — combined with results in other qualifying races — will be totaled by USA Triathlon at the end of 2026. Note: you must participate in at least three qualifying races to be eligible for State Champion.

Kids race starts at 9:00, 5k starts 9:15, mile starts 9:25, Pie Eating Contest at 10:15

The Blueberry Pie 5K and the exciting Challenger 1 Mile Run is designed for people of all abilities to participate and enjoy the thrill of crossing the finish line. The course starts and finishes at the Cape Cod Cooperative School / Cape Cod Challenger Club at 418 Bumps River Road and takes runners through a beautiful rolling course through Osterville. This race is chip timed on every runner's racing bib. The race course is USA Track & Field officially measured but not officially certified; unfortunately, no world records can be set on our course.

Blueberry Pies from Centerville Pie Company are the prizes for both Overall and Category winners. Additional catagories this year are "age-graded winner" and "fastest team or family". We also give prizes to every 25th finisher up until the 500th finisher. This race gives you the best chance to win a prize and have a great time supporting a really great cause.

Participants ages 7 and under and 80 and over run the 5k for free! Discount will be applied when you check out.The night before the race, Friday, June 26th from 5-8pm we will have early race bib and t-shirt pick-up at the starting line. Please pick up your race bibs and t-shirts Friday, if possible. It helps make race day easier for everyone and is appreciated.

Race day bib pickup starts at 7:30 am.

The Pie Eating Contest is held at the Finish Line starting at 10:15.

Space is limited to 10 competitors in each of the three divisions.

Juniors: Ages 12 and under will be eating 1/2 of a SMALL blueberry pie.

Masters: Ages 13 and above, men's divisions will have to eat a complete SMALL blueberry pie. The women’s division will have to eat 3/4 of a SMALL blueberry pie. The pies are 6 inches.

Winners get a Trophy and t-shirt.

Every pie-eating contestant will get a baseball hat just for having the courage to sit down at the competition table.

Sign up for the 5k by May 1st and get your name printed on the back of the race t-shirt!