Princeton Triathlon

380 Witherspoon St
Princeton, NJ US 08542

There will be a varying amount of time in between waves and 10 seconds in between each swim start. Athletes are to self-sort themselves into waves upon registration. 

Wave 1 (purple cap) - Paratriathlon athletes, and all duathlon athletes. 

Wave 2 (green cap) - Experienced swimmers (expected time < 6 minutes).

Wave 3 (yellow cap) - Average swimmers (expected time > 6 minutes).

Wave 4 (red cap) - Inexperienced swimmers (not expecting fast time).

Wave 5 (orange) - All youth triathletes. 

Race day water temperature: TBD

 

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Registration is digital. There are no paper applications and cash is not accepted. Online registration closes at the start of the race. 

Packet pickup will begin at 5:30am on race day. Please have the following items easily accessible at that time:

• Proof of ID 
• USAT membership ID

 

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WE NEED YOUR HELP! Races require volunteers to happen!

Whether you know someone participating or not, volunteering for this event is a great way to support the partners and beneficiaries of this event. If interested, fill out the attached google form. 

 

Princeton Triathlon Volunteer Interest Form

 

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The swim takes place in an olympic-sized outdoor pool, the bike will be contested on roads through historic Princeton, and the run will take place on a paved running path around a park. See below for detailed course maps. 

 

Distances can be found on the Event Info page.

Swimmers are to follow a "snake" pattern, swimming up and back within a large lap lane three times in a 50 meter pool for a total of 6 laps (300 meters). Youth triathletes will complete only 2 laps (100 meters). See the attached map for details. 

Participants will bike out to Moore St before completing 2 loops (outlined in yellow), then biking back to transition. Youth triathlon athletes will only compete 1 loop. 

This run course will be used for all running legs excluding the first duathlon run and the youth triathlon run (both pictured below). 

This run course will only be used for the first leg of the duathlon race. 

This run course will only be used for the third leg of the Youth Triathlon event. 

Award categories will be decided shortly. Award designs will be revealed shortly. 

Dare2Tri Paratriathlon Club 

Dare2Tri is a national non-profit that specializes in adaptive sports, helping athletes of all abilities break through barriers and achieve their personal best. Whether it's through recreation, competition, or community events, Dare2Tri provides the resources, support, and inclusive environment that athletes need to thrive. 

 

 

Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad was established in 1939 and is a nonprofit combination career and volunteer organization that in independent of any federal, state, local government, or medical agency. We depend on the generous contributions of individuals, foundation, and corporations in order to continue our mission to save lives,relieve the suffering of the sick and injured, and promote safety. The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad would like to thank the Princeton Triathlon for their generous support.

 

 

Princeton High School Triathlon Club

The PHS Triathlon Club has been the high school state champion for the past 2 years and has over 50 active members. 

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