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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Aquabike | Other | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $130$140 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Duathlon | DuathlonRun 2.8 mi · Bike 24.6 mi · Run 2.8 mi | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $130$140 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Duathlon Relay | DuathlonRun 2.8 mi · Bike 24.6 mi · Run 2.8 miRelay or team | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $160$170 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.6 mi · Run 5.5 miOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $135$145 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon Relay | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.6 mi · Run 5.5 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $180$190 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aquathlon | AquathlonSwim 0.5 mi · Run 2.8 miOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $105$115 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 0.5 mi · Bike 24.6 mi · Run 2.8 miOpen water swim | Sep 11, 20278:00 AM | $125$135 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquathlon fee goes up to $115 on Jan 1, 2027.
Online registration closes Sep 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:34 AM, and the Olympic Duathlon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
714 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088
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Aggregated from official results (DQ Timing) for DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquathlon *#. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:18:08 or better, the top quarter in 2:29:20, and half the field in 2:44:15; the last tenth came in after 3:22:47.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:08, and half the field in 2:09:08; the last tenth came in after 2:39:40.
At the 2026 Olympic Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:36 or better, the top quarter in 1:52:54, and half the field in 2:00:16; the last tenth came in after 2:28:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:50:39 | 2:19:38 |
| 30-39 | 2:42:24 | 2:07:11 |
| 40-49 | 2:58:42 | 2:13:09 |
| 50-59 | 2:38:14 | 2:26:38 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:43:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
At the 2026 Olympic Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 10:37 to the top quarter there, 41% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in New Jersey, the median swim here was 2:53 slower, the bike 5:03 faster and the run 4:58 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 27:54 | 30:47 | 33:09 | 37:46+ |
| T1 | 1:58 | 2:26 | 3:10 | 3:59+ |
| Bike | 1:03:10 | 1:09:01 | 1:15:07 | 1:22:09+ |
| T2 | 1:02 | 1:19 | 1:43 | 2:27+ |
| Run | 38:38 | 44:04 | 49:26 | 54:34+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 16:15 to the top quarter there, 67% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in New Jersey, the median swim here was 9:45 slower, the bike 35:29 slower and the run 3:38 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 15:21 | 16:45 | 19:15 | 22:13+ |
| T1 | 1:52 | 2:14 | 2:49 | 3:29+ |
| Bike | 1:02:24 | 1:07:35 | 1:19:09 | 1:25:02+ |
| T2 | 0:56 | 1:08 | 1:33 | 1:59+ |
| Run | 20:40 | 21:56 | 24:32 | 30:20+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Down 13 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 114 to 114 finishers, and the median time dropped from 3:00:29 to 2:44:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 114 (same) | 2:44:15 | under 2:18:08 | 1:56:05 |
| 2025 | 114 | 3:00:29 | under 2:30:49 | 2:04:12 |
From each year's official results for the Olympic Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most US olympic triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:29:20, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic triathlon, so times here run 9 percent faster.
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.
Around September 11 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 88°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike; Sprint Triathlon & Aquathlon *# cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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Parking and travel
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Parking and travel
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Awards
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 for…
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PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:
Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
Required: Proof of ID
Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID
Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place Saturday September 11 2027 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.