Wellfleet Triathlon

Dubbed “a great race in a most beautiful place,” the Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon has an atmosphere unlike almost any other triathlon: friendly, chill, “we’re-all-in-this-together.” Start off with a quarter-mile swim in one of Wellfleet’s many calm ponds. Next, bike two 5-mile loops through the Cape Cod National Seashore. The 5k run follows an out-and-back course with a turn-around right at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. A warning: this race fills to capacity months in advance!

Packet pick-up and in-person registration: Friday evening 4-6 pm at race site or 6:30 – 7:30 am morning of race. All participants: bring photo ID and proof of USAT membership. You will NOT be able to pick up packets for others! All Relay Team members must be present to pickup their race packet.

You’ll have trouble finding another endurance event with the special “vibe” of the Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon. Held on the outskirts of a tiny fishing/tourism village (with a very funky, artistic, chill atmosphere each summer!) this event’s ambience remains true to the low-key character of Outer Cape Cod. And because this triathlon is the major fundraiser for Cape Cod’s only non-profit community radio station: WOMR, you known that you are supporting a terrific local cause.

With the swim in a calm “kettle pond,” the bike ride through the undulating roads within the Cape Cod National Seashore, and the run offering expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean, this is a race that must be experienced to be understood. Just don’t delay in your registration; as the event has sold out months in advance each of the past 10 years.

Day-of-race: note that there is no parking at the event venue. All participants and spectators must park at Wellfleet’s First Congregational Church, then bicycle or walk to the start/finish at Long Pond. Day-before-race packet pick-up: you may park at the race venue.