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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquabike | Other | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $85$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Duathlon | Duathlon | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $85$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Duathlon Relay | DuathlonRelay or team | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $115$125 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $95$105 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20277:00 AM | $140$150 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Duathlon fee goes up to $95 on Dec 31, 2026.
Online registration closes Jun 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:28 AM, and the Duathlon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Manahawkin Lake Park, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (DQ Timing) for Stafford Race for HOPE Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike #. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:06:54 or better, the top quarter in 1:12:12, and half the field in 1:19:47; the last tenth came in after 1:56:16.
At the 2026 Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:11:10 or better, the top quarter in 1:16:22, and half the field in 1:22:11; the last tenth came in after 1:33:34.
At the 2026 Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 47:16 or better, the top quarter in 48:33, and half the field in 51:46; the last tenth came in after 59:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:08:33 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 1:13:21 |
| 30-39 | 1:20:17 | 1:07:06 |
| 40-49 | 1:22:31 | 1:08:36 |
| 50-59 | 1:33:07 | 1:08:10 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:11:34 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:19:01 |
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 Triathlon, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 5:33 to the top quarter there, 46% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in New Jersey, the median swim here was 1:46 faster and the bike 3:59 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 5:41 | 6:34 | 7:44 | 9:31+ |
| T1 | 1:50 | 2:18 | 3:01 | 4:01+ |
| Bike | 34:31 | 36:47 | 39:41 | 45:18+ |
| T2 | 0:42 | 0:53 | 1:19 | 1:58+ |
| Run | 22:01 | 24:24 | 28:27 | 34:01+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Compared with a typical duathlon in New Jersey, the median bike here was 8:22 faster and the run 2:39 faster.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | 12:49 | 13:55 | 15:34 | 16:28+ |
| T1 | 0:44 | 0:46 | 0:58 | 1:10+ |
| Bike | 33:48 | 37:07 | 38:02 | 44:13+ |
| T2 | 0:43 | 0:44 | 0:56 | 1:25+ |
| Run | 20:27 | 22:53 | 24:58 | 27:06+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
About the same size since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 95 to 101 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:21:49 to 1:19:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 101 (+6%) | 1:19:47 | under 1:06:54 | 56:31 |
| 2025 | 95 | 1:21:49 | under 1:10:07 | 57:02 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most New Jersey sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:12:12, against 1:18:50 in a typical New Jersey sprint triathlon, so times here run 8 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 June 13 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 85°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 Stafford Race for HOPE Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike # cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Waves are 3 minutes apart: Waves will be posted before Race Day. *Caps are for swimmers only. Water Temperature Saturday: TBD. Water Temperature Race Day: TBD. 60.8°F and lower: Wetsuits are REQUIRED for competitor safety. 60.9°F – 78.0°F…
Course
Run Course.
Parking and travel
The Holiday Inn of Manahawkin is conveniently located directly across from race site overlooking the lake but make your reservation early, they get busy at that time of year.
Parking and travel
1) From New York, Connecticut And Points North To LBI. Take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 11 - get on the Garden State Parkway South and take Exit 63 to get Off the Garden State Parkway. Take Route 72 East for 1.5 miles to the Route 9…
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…
The cause
David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation. David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds to provide financial assistance, wellness services and hope to New Jersey families affected by a cancer…
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ABOUT THE RACE
Trident Multisport was established in 2012 with the idea of bringing quality multisport events to our local area and has worked hand and hand with DQ Events and their staff for over the last 11 years. We have established some high quality, fun, safe events that include the Phoenix Sprint, the Survival of the Mills, and the Brookville Olympic/Sprint.
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: