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Waterman's Triathlon Festival 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, October 3 to 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rock Hall, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $154 · goes up to $299 on Sep 29, 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, Oct 3, 2026 | ||||
| Waterman's Long Course (Half) Aquabike (Individual) | AquabikeBike 1.2 mi | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $279$299 after Sep 29, 2026 | 20 |
| Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon (Individual) | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miOpen water swim | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $279$299 after Sep 29, 2026 | 271 |
| Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon Relay | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $329$349 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Waterman's Olympic Aquabike (Individual) | AquabikeBike 0.9 mi | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $164$169 after Sep 29, 2026 | 18 |
| Waterman's Olympic Triathlon (Individual) | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 25 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $164$169 after Sep 29, 2026 | 343 |
| Waterman's Olympic Triathlon Relay | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 25 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $214$219 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 | ||||
| Waterman's Sprint Aquabike (Individual) | AquabikeOpen water swim | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $154$159 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Waterman's Sprint Triathlon (Individual) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $154$159 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Waterman's Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $204$209 after Sep 29, 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 $299 on Sep 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Waterman's Long Course (Half) Aquabike (Individual) and Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon (Individual): $279 until Sep 28, then $299 until Oct 3.
- Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon Relay: $329 until Sep 28, then $349 until Oct 3.
- Waterman's Olympic Aquabike (Individual) and Waterman's Olympic Triathlon (Individual): $164 until Sep 28, then $169 until Oct 3.
- Waterman's Olympic Triathlon Relay: $214 until Sep 28, then $219 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the Waterman's Long Course (Half) Aquabike (Individual) starts at 8:00 AM.
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.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Waterman's Sprint Triathlon (Individual)
326
finishers
1:44:29
median
1:01:45
winning time
46% / 54%
women / men
Waterman's Olympic Triathlon (Individual)
258
finishers
2:59:23
median
2:03:21
winning time
40% / 60%
women / men
Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon (Individual)
193
finishers
5:56:23
median
4:10:40
winning time
31% / 69%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Waterman's Triathlon Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Waterman's Triathlon Festival?
At the 2025 Waterman's Sprint Triathlon (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 1:23:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:33:10, and half the field in 1:44:29; the last tenth came in after 2:09:27.
At the 2025 Waterman's Olympic Triathlon (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 2:30:50 or better, the top quarter in 2:45:06, and half the field in 2:59:23; the last tenth came in after 3:33:06.
At the 2025 Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 4:55:45 or better, the top quarter in 5:21:25, and half the field in 5:56:23; the last tenth came in after 6:58:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:31:43 | 1:16:38 |
| 20-29 | 1:39:32 | 1:28:39 |
| 30-39 | 1:28:54 | 1:14:27 |
| 40-49 | 1:29:02 | 1:23:19 |
| 50-59 | 1:32:45 | 1:17:38 |
| 60-69 | 1:30:20 | 1:22:40 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:35:32 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 32 percent since 2021.
656
2021
548
2022
829
2023
772
2024
863
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Waterman's Triathlon Festival Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 209 to 326 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:40:17 to 1:44:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 326 (+12%) | 1:44:29 | under 1:23:52 | 1:01:45 |
| 2024 | 291 (+8%) | 1:44:26 | under 1:23:57 | 1:03:31 |
| 2023 | 270 (+53%) | 1:41:46 | under 1:21:41 | 1:00:06 |
| 2022 | 176 (-16%) | 1:42:47 | under 1:22:35 | 1:02:18 |
| 2021 | 209 | 1:40:17 | under 1:22:18 | 1:07:48 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 79°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 Waterman's Triathlon Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Finisher Medal | Shirt | Socks | Pictures
Registration Includes. Finisher Medal. Event Tech Shirt. Custom Race Socks. Packet Pick Up Reusable Bag. Timed Race Results. Age Group Awards. Post Race Meal. Finisher Certificate. Free Finish Line Photos.
Shirt and medal
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Any athlete who participates in a minimum of five (5) 2026 Kinetic Multisports events will qualify for Kinetic Cup Series scoring and qualifier rewards. The tiered qualifier system will work as follows: Stage 1 Qualifier: Q3 Any athlete…
Rules and FAQ
USA Triathlon (USAT) Sanctioned Event
The Competitive Rules are intended to provide for the orderly and consistent administration of events sanctioned by USA Triathlon and are not designed to establish standards of care for the safety of participants or other persons. Every…
Race details
- Where
- 21096 W. Sharp St., Rock Hall, MD 21661Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Technical Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Waterman's Triathlon Festival?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, October 3 to 4, 2026: Aquabike, Half Iron Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon on Saturday; Aquabike, Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $154 before processing fees, and rises to $299 on Sep 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, 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, Half Iron Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 326 athletes finished the Waterman's Sprint Triathlon (Individual); the median finish was 1:44:29 and the winner finished in 1:01:45.
- Where does it start?
- 21096 W. Sharp St., Rock Hall, MD 21661.
From the organizers
The Waterman’s Triathlons are nestled on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in picturesque Rock Hall, MD. Just 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 time trial 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.