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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Olympic Aquabike (Individual) | AquabikeBike 0.9 mi | Aug 22, 20277:30 AM | $139$149 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| North East Olympic Triathlon (individual) | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 25 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Aug 22, 20277:30 AM | $139$149 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| North East Olympic Triathlon Relay | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 25 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 22, 20277:30 AM | $189$199 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| North East Sprint Aquabike (Individual) | AquabikeOpen water swim | Aug 22, 20278:00 AM | $114$124 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| North East Sprint Triathlon (Individual) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 11.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Aug 22, 20278:00 AM | $114$124 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| North East Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 11.4 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 22, 20278:00 AM | $164$174 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $124 on Dec 16, 2026.
Around August 22, the water at NOAA's Chesapeake City station typically runs about 82°F (78 to 86°F across 2016 to 2025). The water usually runs above 78°F at this date: wetsuits are allowed but make you ineligible for age-group awards.
Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 14.3 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.
Online registration closes Aug 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:21 AM, and the North East Olympic Aquabike (Individual) starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
203 W Walnut Street, North East, MD 21901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Aggregated from official results for North East Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 North East Sprint Triathlon (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 1:15:07 or better, the top quarter in 1:25:46, and half the field in 1:36:30; the last tenth came in after 2:00:37.
At the 2026 North East Olympic Triathlon (individual), the fastest tenth finished in 2:30:25 or better, the top quarter in 2:50:04, and half the field in 3:11:24; the last tenth came in after 3:46:19.
At the 2026 North East Sprint Triathlon Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 1:25:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:26:41, and half the field in 1:32:08; the last tenth came in after 2:06:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:26:40 | 1:07:24 |
| 20-29 | 1:28:04 | 1:26:34 |
| 30-39 | 1:19:36 | 1:17:09 |
| 40-49 | 1:25:31 | 1:14:24 |
| 50-59 | 1:26:21 | 1:13:41 |
| 60-69 | 1:37:45 | 1:21:41 |
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 North East Sprint Triathlon (Individual), the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 8:13 to the top quarter there, 44% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Maryland, the median swim here was 2:35 slower and the bike 4:52 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 14:29 | 16:46 | 19:44 | 24:08+ |
| T1 | 1:32 | 2:01 | 2:37 | 3:41+ |
| Bike | 32:23 | 36:10 | 40:48 | 45:01+ |
| T2 | 0:48 | 1:05 | 1:24 | 2:05+ |
| Run | 23:14 | 25:38 | 29:25 | 33:55+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 North East Olympic Triathlon (individual), the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 15:21 to the top quarter there, 43% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Maryland, the median bike here was 6:18 slower and the run 2:01 slower.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 27:49 | 31:17 | 36:08 | 41:52+ |
| T1 | 1:42 | 2:08 | 2:56 | 3:52+ |
| Bike | 1:12:39 | 1:21:22 | 1:28:15 | 1:36:42+ |
| T2 | 0:57 | 1:23 | 1:55 | 2:39+ |
| Run | 42:52 | 49:17 | 57:08 | 1:05:20+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Up 21 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 161 to 178 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:35:57 to 1:36:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 178 (+11%) | 1:36:30 | under 1:15:07 | 1:02:09 |
| 2025 | 161 | 1:35:57 | under 1:20:10 | 1:00:55 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
About average for Maryland sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:25:46, against 1:24:58 in a typical Maryland 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.
Around August 22 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 63°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
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The North East Triathlon is an amazing race in a beautiful location. Just minutes from I-95, a Chesapeake Bay time trial swim and well paved country roads along Elk Neck State Forest make this a great race. The course is low traffic, hilly and technical in places, but has plenty of straightaways and beautiful views. The run course is a lightly rolling, out and back course on the shoulder heading south of town. This Chesapeake Bay waterfront town is worth a weekend away, there are plenty of boats, parks, restaurants and roads to explore.
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