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Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon /Aquabike and Sprint 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 12, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Montauk, New York
- Entry fee
- From $135 · goes up to $145 on Mar 16, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $155$165 after Mar 16, 2027 | – |
| Full Triathlon | Full Iron TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $170$188 after Mar 16, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20278:00 AM | $135$145 after Mar 16, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Aquabike: $155 until Mar 15, then $165 until Apr 30, then $175 until Jun 1, then $182 until Jun 11.
- Full Triathlon: $170 until Mar 15, then $188 until Apr 30, then $198 until Jun 1, then $208 until Jun 11.
- Sprint Triathlon: $135 until Mar 15, then $145 until Apr 30, then $155 until Jun 1, then $165 until Jun 11.
Online registration closes Jun 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:14 AM, and the Aquabike starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about -10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Star Island Road, Montauk, NY 11954
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Full Triathlon
250
finishers
2:49:02
median
1:52:38
winning time
14% / 86%
women / men
Sprint Triathlon
114
finishers
1:58:01
median
1:21:08
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Start To Finish Corporation) for Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon /Aquabike and Sprint. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon /Aquabike and Sprint?
At the 2026 Full Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:16:18 or better, the top quarter in 2:31:23, and half the field in 2:49:02; the last tenth came in after 3:29:31.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:49 or better, the top quarter in 1:44:05, and half the field in 1:58:01; the last tenth came in after 2:28:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:35:50 | 1:58:01 |
| 30-39 | 2:14:37 | 1:55:28 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 2:02:42 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 2:22:24 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:22:27 |
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.
Finishers by year
Down 17 percent since 2025.
436
2025
364
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon /Aquabike and Sprint Full Iron Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 325 to 250 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:41:45 to 2:49:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 250 (-23%) | 2:49:02 | under 2:16:18 | 1:52:38 |
| 2025 | 325 | 2:41:45 | under 2:13:48 | 1:54:35 |
From each year's official results for the Full Iron Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:44:05, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here run 24 percent slower.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 12 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 81°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon /Aquabike and Sprint cover on their registration page, in brief.
Awards
AWARDS:::
Awards will be presented to: Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female overall; Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female for each age group; Top 3 Clydesdales (Men 200+ lbs); Top 3 Athenas (Women 150+ lbs). This year we will have a top club award: Clubs must have a…
Rules and FAQ
BENEFICARIES:::
Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research/. East Hampton Town PBA/. Montauk Ambulance Squad/. Montauk Fire Police/. St Therese Youth Group/. East Hampton Kiwanis and Other Local Charities.
Rules and FAQ
CONTACT/QUESTIONS:::
Merle - 631-668-4245 Email: [email protected] -. Web site: https://www.mightymontauk.com. visit us on face book: www.facebook.com/mightymontauk;. Time Keepers: www.start2finish.com.
Race details
- Where
- Star Island Road, Montauk, NY 11954Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About -10 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Full Iron Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 12, 2027), 2026 (Jun 13, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025), 2024 (Jun 8, 2024), 2023 (Jun 10, 2023), 2022 (Jun 11, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon /Aquabike and Sprint?
- Saturday, June 12, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $135 before processing fees, and rises to $145 on Mar 16, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Full Iron Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 250 athletes finished the Full Triathlon; the median finish was 2:49:02 and the winner finished in 1:52:38.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:44:05, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here run 24 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Star Island Road, Montauk, NY 11954.
From the organizers
Founded in 1982 by the late Robert J. Aaron.
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS.......
Long considered one of the east end season openers, the RJA Memorial is one of the longest, continuous triathlons on Long Island! We will be celebrating our 46th anniversary this year. Since Robert's death in 2002, the race has been used as a fund raiser for pancreatic Cancer Research, supporting the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer.