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Sea Cliff Triathlon 2027

Date
Saturday, September 18, 2027
Start time
6:45 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $69 · goes up to $74 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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
AquaBikeAquabikeOpen water swimSep 18, 20276:45 AM$109$114 after Mar 16, 2027–
FAMILY Relay (Adult & High School)Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 2 miRelay or teamOpen water swimSep 18, 20276:45 AM$139$149 after Mar 16, 2027–
Individual Adult TriathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 2 miOpen water swimSep 18, 20276:45 AM$109$114 after Mar 16, 2027–
Middle & High School TriathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 2 miOpen water swimSep 18, 20276:45 AM$69$74 after Mar 16, 2027–
Relay Adult TriathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 2 miRelay or teamOpen water swimSep 18, 20276:45 AM$169$179 after Mar 16, 2027–
Relay High School TriathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 2 miRelay or teamOpen water swimSep 18, 20276:45 AM$119$129 after Mar 16, 2027–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Super Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $74 on Mar 16, 2027.

The swim at SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON

This is an open water swim at Tappen Beach.

From the organizer's own race information. Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • AquaBike and Individual Adult Triathlon: $109 until Mar 15, then $114 until May 15, then $119 until Jul 15, then $124 until Sep 17, then $140 until Sep 18.
  • FAMILY Relay (Adult & High School): $139 until Mar 15, then $149 until May 15, then $159 until Jul 15, then $169 until Sep 17, then $190 until Sep 18.
  • Middle & High School Triathlon: $69 until Mar 15, then $74 until May 15, then $79 until Jul 15, then $84 until Sep 17, then $90 until Sep 18.
  • Relay Adult Triathlon: $169 until Mar 15, then $179 until May 15, then $189 until Jul 15, then $199 until Sep 17, then $220 until Sep 18.

Online registration closes Sep 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:36 AM, and the AquaBike starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

494 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Individual Adult Triathlon

121
finishers
1:02:21
median
37:36
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men
median 1:02:2140:111:35:25
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Relay Adult Triathlon

7
finishers
1:01:49
median
49:40
winning time
43% / 57%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (PR Timing) for SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON?

At the 2026 Individual Adult Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 47:07 or better, the top quarter in 55:30, and half the field in 1:02:21; the last tenth came in after 1:18:13.

At the 2026 Relay Adult Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 50:07 or better, the top quarter in 53:32, and half the field in 1:01:49; the last tenth came in after 1:09:50.

Third place by age group, 2026 Individual Adult Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 2055:0156:36
20-291:03:5849:48
30-39n/a53:03
40-4958:2646:53
50-591:06:2553:37
60-691:06:1146:47

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 SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON

At the 2026 Individual Adult Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 6:25 to the top quarter there, 50% of the gap across the three legs.

2026 Individual Adult Triathlon, 121 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim7:078:499:5311:30+
T11:392:203:094:11+
Bike21:1024:5028:4131:33+
T20:330:471:061:36+
Run14:3316:4218:5521:33+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

Finishers by year

About the same size since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON Super Sprint Triathlon year by year

From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 122 to 121 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:04:09 to 1:02:21.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026121 (-1%)1:02:21under 47:0737:36
20251221:04:09under 50:2842:37

From each year's official results for the Super Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around September 18 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 83°F.

Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Event Schedule

Race Day. 5:00 a.m. Transition Area OPENS. 6:10 a.m. Pre-Race Briefing. 6:15 a.m. Transition Area CLOSED. 6:30 a.m. Adult & High Triathlon Starts. 7:50 a.m. First Finisher. 8:30 a.m. Last Biker. 9:15 a.m. Final Finisher. 9:20 a.m. Awards…

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick-up

Packet Pick-up. June 1st, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. At the Race Site. June 2nd, 2024 (VIP RACE DAY). 5:15 a.m. - 6:15 a.m. At the Race Site. USA TRIATHLON PACKET PICKUP RULES:-. ALL athletes are required to show a PHOTO ID. NO ID, NO…

Course

Bike Course Map

INTERACTIVE BIKE COURSE MAP:- CLICK HERE.

Bike Course Map, from the SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON page

Course

Run Course Map

INTERACTIVE RUN COURSE MAP:- CLICK HERE.

Run Course Map, from the SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON page

Parking and travel

Parking

PARKING. BEST PLACE FOR ATHLETES TO PARK IS FIELD 1A & 1. PLEASE NO PARKING IN 6A, and if you choose to park in lot 6 you will not be able to leave until after 9am.

Awards

Awards

Finishing The Race. Something For Everyone:- All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a finisher medal. #AWESOME. Race Awards. Top three overall Male and Female. Individual Age Groups, top three in each category: 11-14 (Junior…

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Race details

Where
494 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 180 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Super Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike
Editions
2027 (Sep 18, 2027), 2026 (Sep 19, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025), 2024 (Jun 2, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is SEA CLIFF TRIATHLON?
Saturday, September 18, 2027, starting at 6:45 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $69 before processing fees, and rises to $74 on Mar 16, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Sep 18, 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?
Super Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 121 athletes finished the Individual Adult Triathlon; the median finish was 1:02:21 and the winner finished in 37:36.
Where does it start?
494 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

SEA CLIFF SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18th, 2027

Dive into one of Long Island’s most fun and approachable multi-sport events at the Sea Cliff Super Sprint Triathlon!

Set at beautiful Tappen Beach, this super short-course triathlon is perfect for first-timers, and experienced triathletes looking for a fast and exciting race, with a challenging climb on the bike course.

400 Meter Swim

Start your race in the waters off Tappen Beach.

6 Mile Bike

Ride "UP THE HILL" through the scenic roads of Sea Cliff while taking in the coastal views and charm of this incredible community. So much fun you get to do it twice on this 2 lap bike course.

2 Mile Run

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