The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, August 27 to 28, 2027
- Start time
- 3:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $120 on Nov 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Aug 27, 2027 | ||||
| Kids Splash-n-Dash | AquathlonSwim 100 yd · Run 0.5 mi · Swim 400 yd · Run 2 miOpen water swim | Aug 27, 20273:00 PM | $25 | 50 |
| 5K Run | 5K | Aug 27, 20275:00 PM | $35 | 50 |
| Saturday, Aug 28, 2027 | ||||
| Athena / Clydesdale Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Aug 28, 20277:00 AM | $100$120 after Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| High School Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Aug 28, 20277:00 AM | $75 | 25 |
| Intermediate AquaBike | AquabikeSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 miOpen water swim | Aug 28, 20277:00 AM | $125$150 after Nov 9, 2026 | 7 |
| Intermediate Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Aug 28, 20277:00 AM | $125$140 after Nov 9, 2026 | 125 |
| Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonBike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Aug 28, 20277:00 AM | $100$120 after Nov 9, 2026 | 18 |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Aug 28, 20277:00 AM | $100$120 after Nov 9, 2026 | 215 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Splash-n-Dash: $25 until Aug 27.
- 5K Run: $35 until Aug 27.
- Athena / Clydesdale Sprint Triathlon: $100 until Nov 8, then $120 until Feb 6, then $130 until May 6, then $140 until Aug 6, then $160 until Aug 24.
- High School Sprint Triathlon: $75 until Aug 24.
Online registration closes Aug 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:28 AM, and the Kids Splash-n-Dash starts at 3:00 PM. The start sits about 240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1303 Lake Shore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617
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 resultsIntermediate Triathlon
Kids Splash-n-Dash
5K Run
Aggregated from official results (ROC Sports Management) for The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing?
At the 2026 Intermediate Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:28:28 or better, the top quarter in 2:37:42, and half the field in 2:51:22; the last tenth came in after 3:37:33.
At the 2026 Kids Splash-n-Dash, the fastest tenth finished in 7:40 or better, the top quarter in 8:24, and half the field in 9:30; the last tenth came in after 10:45.
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:46 or better, the top quarter in 29:35, and half the field in 32:41; the last tenth came in after 41:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 3:18:41 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 2:34:31 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 2:36:52 | n/a |
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 27 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 84°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.
Race details
- Where
- 1303 Lake Shore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 240 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 27, 2027), 2026 (Aug 21, 2026), 2025 (Aug 23, 2025), 2024 (Aug 24, 2024), 2023 (Aug 26, 2023), 2022 (Aug 27, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, August 27 to 28, 2027: Aquathlon, 5K on Friday; Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $120 on Nov 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 27, 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, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 27 athletes finished the Intermediate Triathlon; the median finish was 2:51:22 and the winner finished in 2:20:37.
- Where does it start?
- 1303 Lake Shore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617.
From the organizers
Since 2010, the Rochester Triathlon (aka The ROC) is a late summer classic organized by the Rochester Area Triathletes (aka RATs) and held at Durand-Eastman Beach in Irondequoit, NY on Saturday August 22, 2026. The ROC features a shallow open-water swim, closed-to-traffic, super-fast, bike course, and a picturesque run along Lake Ontario and Seabreeze shorelines to the roaring crowds lining the pathway.
The ROC is a USAT-sanctioned event offering qualifying slots for the National Championships for all Sprint and Intermediate distances in the following divisions:
High School: Male and Females still in school (Sprint distance only)
Age Group: Every 5 years (Sprint and Intermediate Triathlon)