2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon
- Date
- Last held Sep 12, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Madison, Connecticut
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Water temperature and wetsuits at 2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon
Around September 12, the water at NOAA's New Haven station typically runs about 73°F (71 to 76°F across 2016 to 2025). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 24.3 km away; open beaches and sheltered bays nearby can differ by a few degrees. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Start location and course
64 Surf Club Road, Madison, CT 06443
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where 2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon ranks
- No. 46 of 50 on Largest sprint triathlons in the US
- No. 48 of 50 on Largest triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Individual Sprint Tri
Relay Team Tri
Youth "Try" (Ages 11-16 with adult)
Aggregated from official results (Fast Track Timing LLC) for 2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon?
At the 2026 Individual Sprint Tri, the fastest tenth finished in 1:18:18 or better, the top quarter in 1:24:26, and half the field in 1:33:42; the last tenth came in after 1:56:03.
At the 2026 Relay Team Tri, the fastest tenth finished in 1:15:38 or better, the top quarter in 1:23:40, and half the field in 1:33:16; the last tenth came in after 1:57:50.
At the 2026 Youth "Try" (Ages 11-16 with adult), the fastest tenth finished in 1:22:06 or better, the top quarter in 1:26:57, and half the field in 1:36:53; the last tenth came in after 1:48:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:41:02 | 1:30:39 |
| 20-29 | 1:22:41 | 1:17:35 |
| 30-39 | 1:25:54 | 1:11:48 |
| 40-49 | 1:24:09 | 1:15:30 |
| 50-59 | 1:25:28 | 1:13:45 |
| 60-69 | 1:34:32 | 1:20:19 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:46:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Swim, bike and run splits at 2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon
At the 2026 Individual Sprint Tri, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 7:12 to the top quarter there, 51% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Connecticut, the median swim here was 0:37 faster, the bike 3:39 slower and the run 1:08 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 12:59 | 14:04 | 15:30 | 17:19+ |
| T1 | 1:18 | 1:51 | 2:31 | 3:23+ |
| Bike | 38:51 | 42:18 | 46:36 | 52:37+ |
| T2 | 0:41 | 0:57 | 1:18 | 1:51+ |
| Run | 21:39 | 23:43 | 26:49 | 30:33+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Relay Team Tri, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 7:12 to the top quarter there, 45% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Connecticut, the median swim here was 0:56 faster, the bike 3:09 slower and the run 1:20 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 11:55 | 13:05 | 15:11 | 16:09+ |
| T1 | 0:21 | 0:26 | 0:33 | 0:54+ |
| Bike | 38:47 | 41:29 | 46:06 | 52:44+ |
| T2 | 0:16 | 0:19 | 0:22 | 0:29+ |
| Run | 22:35 | 23:56 | 26:37 | 30:48+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 10 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 246 to 275 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:32:54 to 1:33:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 275 (+12%) | 1:33:42 | under 1:18:18 | 1:03:55 |
| 2025 | 246 | 1:32:54 | under 1:17:08 | 1:02:14 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for US sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:24:26, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- 64 Surf Club Road, Madison, CT 06443Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 12, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025), 2024 (Sep 7, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Para Athlete Ambulatory Division Tri, Para Athlete Relay Team Tri, Para Athlete Visual Impairment Division Tri, Para Athlete Wheelchair Division Tri, Individual Sprint Tri.
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 275 athletes finished the Individual Sprint Tri; the median finish was 1:33:42 and the winner finished in 1:03:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:24:26, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 64 Surf Club Road, Madison, CT 06443.
From the organizers
Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Sprint Tri: Swim .5 miles/Bike 13 miles/Run 3 miles (individual or group)
Youth "Try": Swim 500 yards/Bike 13 miles/Run 3 miles with adult companion
NEW!!! Aquabike: Swim .5 miles/Bike 13 miles (no run)
New this year! We are USAT certified! See below for more details.
RACE DATE/TIME:
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:00 am; Surf Club, Madison Town Beach, Surf Club Rd, Madison, CT. No rain date. In case of inclement weather, the Race Director reserves the right to modify the course (including shortening the course, hold a duathlon, or a 10K run) or cancel the race.