Place
Vincentown, NJ US 08088
Waves & Water Temperature
Waves are 1 minute apart
- Wave 1 No Cap - Duathlon
- Wave 1 Yellow - Triathlon Males 44 & Under
- Wave 2 Green - Triathlon Males 45 & Over
- Wave 3 Orange - Triathlon Females & Non-Binary
*Caps are for swimmers only
Water Temperature Race Day 8/1: 85F
- USAT rules state that competitors are REQUIRED to wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 60.8 degrees and lower.
- USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is between 60.9 and 78.0 degrees.
- USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will NOT be eligible for awards.
- If the water temperature is 84.0 degrees or above, competitors may NOT wear wetsuits.
20th Anniversary Shirts
Thank You for 20 Amazing Years!
DQ Events put on their first race on Saturday, August 31, 2002, Labor Day Weekend. The Marlton Lakes Triathlon/Duathlon was a short 1/4 mile swim, 11 mile bike, and a 5k run. It was a great community event and led to the start of the company you all know today.
The front of the shirt is the 20th Anniversary logo and the back will be the list of all of the races DQ Events has put on over the past 20 years, including a new one from October 2022, the Halloween Trick or Treat 10 Miler & Frightening 5k!
If you ‘re looking a great gift for that someone special or even for yourself, look no further! Visit our STORE and get our Special 20th Anniversary T-Shirt and help celebrate 20 years that DQ Events has been around! Don’t miss out! We will NOT be restocking once they are gone. The price is $25 (includes shipping) and limited quantity is available. Sizes range from Small-XXL.
DQ Events Race Series
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 next season and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.
To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
Please click the links above to learn more; the most up-to-date information will be found on dqevents.com.
Description
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:
- Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
- Required: Proof of ID
- Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID
- Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place Thursday August 1st, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at Race St., Vincentown, NJ.
SWAG
T-Shirts
Finishers Medal
ITINERARY
Thursday
5:00 pm - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
6:15 pm - Pre-race briefing at Beach, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Finish timing mat before we can start the race
6:30 pm - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
DISTANCES
The swim is in a fresh water lake, the bike and run will be contested on roads though scenic farmland, the course is flat and fast.
Triathlon Distances
200 yard Swim , 5.75 mile Bike, & 1.3 mile Run
Duathlon Distances
1.2 mile Run, 5.75 mile Bike, 1.3 mile Run
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Triathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division.
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Duathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**
** If there are less than 50 registrants as of June 22, age groups will be in 10-year increments
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division.
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
- Split results will be available on website on race day
- Race scored by DQ Events
- Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
- All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
- Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions
USAT INFORMATION
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.
Membership Types (click for more information)
- Bronze: One Day Membership
- Silver: Annual Membership w/ Benefits
- Gold: Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits
- Platinum: Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits
Common Rules and Information
- ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
- Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
- You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
- Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
- No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
- Headphones are prohibited
- No riding in transition at any time
- Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
- Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.
SHIRT CONCEPT ART
* Actual product may vary due to product enhancement.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Volunteers
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Races require volunteers to happen!
If you have a friend or family member accompanying you to this event, please ask them if they would help while waiting for you to finish.
If available they will receive a souvenir T-shirt, post-race food and refreshments, and sincere thanks from the staff and competitors.
Please notify us in advance if possible at dqevents@dqevents.com
Swim
The swim is in a fresh water lake
Bike
The bike and run will be contested on roadsthough scenic farmland. The course is flat and fast.
The bottom loop is counterclockwise this year.
Run 1 (Duathlon Only)
Run 2 (Everyone)
Testimony
"Just a quick thank you... my daughter, terrified of the swimming portion of a triathlon, finished her first race ever the other night. I definitely had to push her to try, hence our last minute registrations. At 11 yrs old, she started much younger than me. In any case, she fell in love with the sport last night and I had the most fun I've had racing in a long time. Thanks so much for a great Thursday night race and I hope you do it again."
Best Regards, Jim Dwyer
Tri Wetsuit Rental
Our shipping policy ensures that the wetsuit ordered will arrive with
ample time for testing and comfort acclimation. We are committed to
providing on time delivery, expedient shipping and the longest wetsuit
rental period in the industry. Our customers are our greatest asset and
we value our ability to offer the highest quality products at competitive
pricing. We welcome you to become a part of the triwetsuitrental family
and to step into one of our suits the next time you step into the great blue wonder.
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Directions
Directions from West:
From Ben Franklin Bridge head east on route 30 and follow signs for 70 east. Proceed on
70 east for approximately 15 miles. Turn left on route 541 Mt Holly-Medford Rd go approximately
.7 miles and turn right onto Church Road route 616 for approximately 4.4 miles and make right
onto Main st. go approximately .1 mile and make right onto Race St.
Directions from East:
Take Atlantic City Expressway approximately 27.7 miles to exit 28, route 54 towards
Hammonton/Trenton. Merge onto route 54 North for approximately 2.9 miles and turn slight
Right onto route 54, Bellevue ave for .1 miles and then route 54 becomes route 206 north, Go
Approximately 20.7 miles and make left onto Main St. go .5 miles and make left on to Race St.
Directions from South:
Take 295 north to route 70 east go on 70 east for approximately 15 miles. Turn left on route 541
Mt Holly-Medford Rd go approximately .7 miles and turn right onto Church Road route 6160
for approximately 4.4 miles and make right onto Main st. go approximately .1 mile and make right
onto Race St.
Directions from North;
Take the NJ Turnpike south to exit 7, route 206 toward Bordentown/Trenton. Merge onto
Route 206 south toward McQuire AFB /Fort Dix. Go approximately 12.5 miles and go onto north
Main street approximately 1.2 miles and turn right onto Race St.
Pre-Race Email 2024
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:
- Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
Required: Proof of ID
Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID
Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan
RACE LOCATION
All events start and finish at Race St., Vincentown, NJ.
RACE DAY ITINERARY
5:00 pm - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
6:15 pm - Pre-race briefing at Beach, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Finish timing mat before we can start the race
6:30 pm - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
Water Temperature & Wet Suits
We will take the temperature tonight and make an announcement before the race starts.
- USAT rules state that competitors are REQUIRED to wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 60.8 degrees and lower.
- USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is between 60.9 and 78.0 degrees.
- USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will NOT be eligible for awards.
- If the water temperature is 84.0 degrees or above, competitors may NOT wear wetsuits.
Course Instructions
Swim - short counterclockwise swim keeping buoys on left
Run 1 (Duathlon Only) - Out and Back starting on Race, Right on Main, Turn Around, Left on Race
Bike - See new map (updated TODAY) the bottom loop is counterclockwise this year
Run 2 - Same as Run 1 except making a Left at the Bank to run to the finish arch
Common USAT Rule Violations
- Headphones are prohibited
- No riding in transition at any time
- Helmet must be on & strapped at any time you are riding the bike before, during, and after event
Good Luck, be safe, and see you Tonight!
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