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Rock Hall Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, June 5 to 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rock Hall, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $119 · goes up to $129 on Dec 16, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jun 5, 2027 | ||||
| Rock Hall Olympic Aquabike (Individual) | AquabikeBike 0.9 miOpen water swim | Jun 5, 20278:30 AM | $144$154 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| Rock Hall Olympic Triathlon (Individual) | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.5 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Jun 5, 20278:30 AM | $144$154 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| Rock Hall Olympic Triathlon Relay | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.5 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 5, 20279:30 AM | $194$204 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| Sunday, Jun 6, 2027 | ||||
| Rock Hall Sprint Aquabike (Individual) | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 6, 20279:00 AM | $119$129 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon (Individual) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Jun 6, 20279:00 AM | $119$129 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 6, 20279:00 AM | $169$179 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Aquabike fee goes up to $129 on Dec 16, 2026.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Rock Hall Triathlon
Around June 5, the water at NOAA's Tolchester Beach station typically runs about 73°F (70 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 9.6 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.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Rock Hall Olympic Aquabike (Individual) and Rock Hall Olympic Triathlon (Individual): $144 until Dec 15, then $154 until Jan 31, then $164 until Mar 15, then $169 until Apr 30, then $179 until May 31, then $189 until Jun 5.
- Rock Hall Olympic Triathlon Relay: $194 until Dec 15, then $204 until Jan 31, then $214 until Mar 15, then $219 until Apr 30, then $229 until May 31, then $239 until Jun 5.
- Rock Hall Sprint Aquabike (Individual) and Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon (Individual): $119 until Dec 15, then $129 until Jan 31, then $139 until Mar 15, then $144 until Apr 30, then $154 until May 31, then $164 until Jun 6.
- Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon Relay: $169 until Dec 15, then $179 until Jan 31, then $189 until Mar 15, then $194 until Apr 30, then $204 until May 31, then $214 until Jun 6.
Online registration closes Jun 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:39 AM, and the Rock Hall Olympic Aquabike (Individual) starts at 8:30 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
21096 W. Sharp St., Rock Hall, MD 21661
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)Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon (Individual)
352
finishers
1:45:06
median
1:12:01
winning time
46% / 54%
women / men
Rock Hall Olympic Triathlon (Individual)
348
finishers
3:03:14
median
1:55:43
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men
Rock Hall Olympic Aquabike (Individual)
32
finishers
1:59:48
median
1:32:34
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Rock Hall Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Rock Hall Triathlon?
At the 2026 Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 1:24:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:31:00, and half the field in 1:45:06; the last tenth came in after 2:12:11.
At the 2026 Rock Hall Olympic Triathlon (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 2:32:10 or better, the top quarter in 2:45:50, and half the field in 3:03:14; the last tenth came in after 3:38:19.
At the 2026 Rock Hall Olympic Aquabike (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:57 or better, the top quarter in 1:48:26, and half the field in 1:59:48; the last tenth came in after 2:32:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:48:49 | 1:23:28 |
| 20-29 | 1:26:25 | 1:25:49 |
| 30-39 | 1:28:17 | 1:24:07 |
| 40-49 | 1:25:46 | 1:15:38 |
| 50-59 | 1:22:54 | 1:18:16 |
| 60-69 | 1:37:58 | 1:20:08 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:30:53 |
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 Rock Hall Triathlon
At the 2026 Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon (Individual), the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 8:17 to the top quarter there, 46% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Maryland, the median swim here was 1:25 slower and the bike 4:40 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 13:54 | 15:52 | 18:34 | 21:12+ |
| T1 | 2:37 | 3:10 | 4:09 | 5:18+ |
| Bike | 41:54 | 44:51 | 50:20 | 55:42+ |
| T2 | 1:04 | 1:18 | 1:42 | 2:16+ |
| Run | 22:29 | 24:44 | 28:39 | 33:18+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Rock Hall Olympic Triathlon (Individual), the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 14:17 to the top quarter there, 50% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Maryland, the median swim here was 1:12 slower, the bike 2:33 slower and the run 2:10 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 28:38 | 33:08 | 37:07 | 41:52+ |
| T1 | 2:54 | 3:35 | 4:27 | 5:35+ |
| Bike | 1:10:27 | 1:16:37 | 1:24:30 | 1:31:45+ |
| T2 | 1:14 | 1:32 | 2:03 | 2:50+ |
| Run | 43:39 | 47:42 | 52:57 | 1:00:40+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 20 percent since 2025.
658
2025
787
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Rock Hall Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 320 to 352 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:47:09 to 1:45:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 352 (+10%) | 1:45:06 | under 1:24:41 | 1:12:01 |
| 2025 | 320 | 1:47:09 | under 1:25:55 | 1:03:57 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 5 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 30% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 60 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 Rock Hall Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Race Comments
Be part of the great experience. Here are some comments from last year’s race. Rock hall has totally embraced its Triathlon events. The locals are out on the course rooting you on. So much fun! Bib #463. I loved the organization and laid…
Shirt and medal
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Awards
Photos/Videos
See what all the excitement was all about or find race photos and videos from prior races. Feel free to download and share on social media! 2026. Rock Hall Olympic Video. Rock Hall Olympic Awards. Rock Hall Sprint Video. Rock Hall Sprint…
Rules and FAQ
USA Triathlon (USAT) Sanctioned Event
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Race details
- Where
- 21096 W. Sharp St., Rock Hall, MD 21661Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- Technical Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (May 30, 2026), 2025 (May 31, 2025), 2024 (Jun 1, 2024), 2023 (Jun 3, 2023), 2022 (Jun 4, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Rock Hall Triathlon?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, June 5 to 6, 2027: Aquabike, Olympic Triathlon on Saturday; Aquabike, Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $119 before processing fees, and rises to $129 on Dec 16, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 6, 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, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 352 athletes finished the Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon (Individual); the median finish was 1:45:06 and the winner finished in 1:12:01.
- Where does it start?
- 21096 W. Sharp St., Rock Hall, MD 21661.
From the organizers
The Rock Hall Triathlons are nestled on the edge of the Eastern Shore of Maryland in picturesque Kent County and only 18 miles from Baltimore “as the fish swims” (put your bike rack on a boat!). Rock Hall is one of the friendliest, most laid back towns anywhere…and is full of history. George Washington took the Annapolis Ferry to Rock Hall nearly ten times before heading to Philly on horseback to work out America’s Independence! The swim takes place in Rock Hall Harbor on the Chesapeake Bay, protecting athletes from any serious wind or chop. The bike course is a triathlete’s dream with beautiful ribbons of pavement and wide shoulders throughout most of the rural course.