Basic Information
Basic Itinerary
- Transition opens 5:30am
- Warmup opens 6:30am
- Transition closes 6:45am
- First main wave starts 7:00am
All events start and finish at 380 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542.
PARKING
Primary parking on 372 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542. Volunteers will be present to direct traffic.
Packet Pickup / Registration Instructions
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
Starting Waves
There will be a varying amount of time in between each wave and 10 seconds in between each swim start. Althetes are to self-sort themselves into waves upon registration
Wave 1 (purple cap) - Paratriathlon athletes.
Wave 2 (green cap) - Experienced swimmers (expected time < 6 minutes), and all duathlon.
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
Depending on the race day water temperature, wetsuits may or may not be allowed. For more info, see bellow for the official USAT wetsuit rules:
- 78°F or below: participants may wear wetsuits.
- 78.1°F - 83.9°F: participants may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards
- 84°F or above: participants may NOT wear wetsuits
Detailed Information
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Map Location
Volunteers
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.
Benefits
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.
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.
To support their cause directly navigate to our fundraising page using the attached link: https://give.dare2tri.org/team/642234
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. The goal of the club over its 3 years of existence has been to break barriers for multisport competition and foster a supportive environment for all youth athletes.
Interested In Partnership?
See the link below for extended information about event partnership. Alternatively, feel free to use the contact form to reach out to us.
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