Event Info

BOSTON TRIATHLON WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The Boston Triathlon returns to the city August 22-23, 2026 – and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you back! Celebrate your season with this historical, scenic, fun and exciting Sprint & Olympic distance event. As a participant in the triathlon, you’ll swim in the fresh waters of Dorchester Bay, bike through Boston city streets, and run along the scenic Southie shoreline.

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Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00AM – Kids Day Registration begins in the Race Village
9:45AM – Kids Splash & Dash Mandatory Meeting (located at DCR McCormack Bath House)
10:00AM – Kids Splash and Dash Events begin (13-15 year olds • 11-12 year olds • 9-10 year olds • 7-8 year olds)
11:00AM – Boston Triathlon Kids Fun Run
11:30AM – Kids Awards at the Finish Line
12:30PM – Boston Triathlon Sprint & Olympic Packet Pick-Up & Bike Racking opens in the Race Village
5:00PM – Athlete Briefing and Q&A with Race Directors on stage in the Beer Garden
5:30PM – Boston Triathlon Sprint & Olympic Packet Pick-Up & Bike Racking closes
6:00PM – In-Water Swim Clinic with Swim Safety Director Heidi Pare (located at swim exit on DCR Carson Beach)

Sunday, August 23, 2026
5:15AM – Registration opens in the Race Village
5:15AM – Transition Area opens (DCR Mother’s Rest)
6:40AM – Packet Pick-Up Closes for Olympic distance athletes
6:45AM – Transition Area closes for Olympic athletes
6:50AM – Mandatory meeting for all Olympic athletes on the beach at swim start – DCR McCormack Bathhouse (including relays)
7:00AM – Olympic Triathlon begins (time trial swim start – see information below) • Swim 1.5K, Bike 35K, Run 10K
7:55AM – Packet Pick-Up Closes for Sprint distance athletes
8:00AM – Transition Area closes for Sprint athletes
8:35AM – Mandatory meeting for all Sprint athletes on the beach at swim start – DCR McCormack Bathhouse (including relays)
8:45AM – Sprint Triathlon begins (time trial swim start – see information below) • Swim 750m, Bike 17.5K, Run 5.5K
10:00AM – Post-Race Party begins in the Beer Garden
12:00PM – Olympic & Sprint Race Awards Ceremony on stage in the Beer Garden