Waves & Water Temperature
Waves are 3 minutes apart, Sprint starts ~30 minutes after Olympic
Waves will be determined and listed 1-2 days before race day and a Pre-Race email will be sent with general instructions at the same time
*Caps are for swimmers only
Water Temperature Friday 8/16 83 degrees
Water Temperature Race Day 8/17: TBD
- 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.
Place
Barnegat, NJ US 08005
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
ABOUT THE RACE
Trident Multisport was established in 2012 with the idea of bringing quality multisport events to our local area and has worked hand and hand with DQ Events and their staff for over the last 9 years. We have established some high quality, fun, safe events that include the Phoenix Sprint, the Survival of the Mills, and the Stafford Sprint Race for HOPE.
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 accessible 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 on Saturday, August 16, 2025
The Olympic Races will start at 7:30 a.m. sharp.
The Sprint Races will start at approximately 8:00 a.m. depending on Olympic Swimmers.
All events start and finish at Joseph A Citta Scout Camp, 229 Brookville Rd, Barnegat, NJ 08005
SWAG
T-Shirts available when registering
ITINERARY
Saturday
5:30 - 7:15 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration
7:15 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race
7:30 am - Olympic Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
8:00 am (approx.) - Sprint Races start after the last Olympic Swimmer completes 1st lap (waves based on # of entrants)
11:00 am - Post-Race Refreshments & Awards Ceremony
DISTANCES
***There is a small trail run to transition from the swim to the bike. IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE FEET YOU MAY WANT TO BRING SOMETHING TO PUT ON AFTER THE SWIM FOR THE RUN TO BIKE.***
Olympic Triathlon Distances
0.9 mile Swim, 24.6 mile Bike, & 10k Run
Olympic Duathlon Distances
5k Run, 24.6 mile Bike, & 5k Run
Olympic Aquabike Distances
0.9 mile Swim & 24.6 mile Bike
Sprint Triathlon Distances
0.45 mile Swim, 12.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run
Sprint Aquabike Distances
0.45 mile Swim & 12.2 mile Bike
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Triathlon Awards & Divisions (Olympic & Sprint distances)
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
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team
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
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
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team
Aquabike Awards (Olympic & Sprint distances)
Overall: Top 5 Male & Female 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.
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 732-773-7478 or tridentmultisport@live.com
Swim Course
Bike Course
Run Course
Transition Area
2024 Athlete Guide
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Directions
Race Participant Survey
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