Baltimore Triathlon Festival

The 2026 Baltimore Triathlon Festival will again take place in the scenic Hammerman Area of Gunpowder State Park. Join us for two days of exciting racing with the women's sprint triathlon on Saturday, and the men's sprint triathlon on Sunday. Come race with us and see why we're one of Maryland's most popular triathlons!

NEW this year will be a youth event on Saturday, prior to the start of the Women's Race!  

Have you youth triathlete, from 6 years old to 15 years old (Age as of Dec 31, 2026) come out for the 100 yard swim, 2.2 mile bike and 1/2 mile run, all within the confines of the park! 

Swim 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45668752

Swim Description:

Athletes will begin the swim with a time trial start from land. Athletes will line up in sequential bib number order (based on swim speed, faster swimmers will start in the front, slower swimmers in the back) and will be released in groups of 3 every 15 seconds. Once in the water, proceed straight toward the orange triangle buoy. Athletes will make a large rectangle, keeping the large orange triangle and smaller yellow circular buoys on their LEFT side. When athletes reach the large yellow triangle buoy, they will turn right toward the beach to complete the swim.

Bike 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45668539

Bike Description:

Athletes will exit transition and follow the north side of the park loop to exit onto Graces Quarters Road. Riders then make a right onto Cunninghill Cove Road; right onto Oliver Beach Road; right onto Chesapeake Road; left onto East Greenbank Road; left onto Greenbank Road; left on Eastern Avenue; right onto Earls Road; and right onto Ebenezer Road. Ebenezer Road becomes Graces Quarters Road, and riders continue straight past the main park entrance to the turnaround point. Riders make a u-turn and continue back up Graces Quarters Road to turn right in the main entrance of the park to complete the loop of the park before proceeding back to transition.

Run

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45668588

Run Description:

Athletes will exit transition on the swim side and proceed toward the beach lot to complete and down-and-back loop of the beach lot. Runners will pass by transition and make a right turn onto the Park Drive loop, followed by a right into the Dogwood Lot for a down-and-back, and another right turn back onto the Park Drive loop. Runners will hit the turnaround point and retrace their steps (going into the Dogwood Lot out-and-back again) to enter the beach lot. After heading to the end of the beach lot and returning runners finish in the grass near transition.

DUATHLON RUN 1

Our duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) friends will start out with a 2 loop, 1 mile long run, to kick off the day. This loop will be in the parking lot directly adjacent to transition. Once the two loops are complete, all other aspects of the event are the same. REMEMBER, IT WILL BE 2 LOOPS!!!!

NEW in 2025!!! YOUTH 

100 yard swim  (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51939455)

Bike 2.2 Miles (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51939503)

Run 1/2 Mile to Finish!! (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51939534)

Manage Registration Options:

Defer My Entry to Next Year's Race - cut off is 9/28; $15 through 9/16; $30 through 9/28
Transfer My Entry to Another Individual - cut off is 9/29; no processing fee to transfer your registration
Change My Shirt Size - once Packet Pick-ups begin changes can be made at Packet Pick-up (subject to availability)
Resend Confirmation Email

Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
To manage: click on "manage registration" to the right of the race listing and select what you want to manage from top menu.

REFUND, DEFERRAL, TRANSFER, AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
We want to be completely transparent with our policies regarding refunds, deferrals, and cancellations. If you are interested in signing up for this race please read this section carefully prior to registering. All interested participants will be shown these policies during the registration process and must agree to adhere to them in order to be admitted to the event.

Refunds
Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

Deferrals
We offer the option for registrants to defer their entry to the following year's event based on Revolution3's General Deferral fee schedule:

Until September 16, 2025 (2 weeks prior to race day) - $15.00
September 17, 2025 - September 28, 2025 (within 2 weeks of race day) - $30.00.

Registrants may defer their entry by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

Transfers
We offer the option for registrants to transfer their entry to another eligible participant up to September 29, 2024. After this deadline passes we are unable to allow transfers as race materials have been received and prepped for the event. Again, to be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy. Registrants may transfer their entry to another registrant by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

Cancellation

2020 showed just how unpredictable our world can be, and the triathlon industry was certainly no exception. We know that it's important to have as much information at your disposal when making a decision whether to sign up for a race or not, and we want you to know exactly what your options will be should the 2025 in-person race not be able to take place as originally planned. Our race industry standard cancellation covers scenarios that could prompt the cancellation of an event including weather, local emergencies, public health emergencies, etc. If you have any questions about our cancellation policy please email us at info@rev3tri.com PRIOR to registering.

LOCATION

Hammerman Area of Gunpowder State Park
7200 Graces Quarters Road
Chase, MD 21027
Official Website

RACE SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 – Women’s Individual & Relay, Youth Triathlon prior to Women's Race
Sunday, October 4th, 2026 – Men’s Individual, Non-Binary Individual, Relay, & Coed Relay 

RELAYS

Two and three-person relay teams are welcomed. Female relay teams will compete on Saturday, October 3rd and male and coed relay teams will compete on Sunday, October 4th

If you are not a member of USA Triathlon on race day, a One-Day License must be purchased in order for you to participate. You will be required to purchase the one day license in the registration flow. 

Want to compete for free? With our referral program you can have your registration fee refunded!

Here is how it works:

1. Register online for the Baltimore Triathlon Festival.
2. Receive a unique referral link via your confirmation page and email.
3. Share this link with your friends, family or post on social media.
4. After 5 registrants sign up using your unique referral link you will automatically receive a refund of $20 . (Refund does not include any USAT fees paid)

AWARDS

In addition to finisher medals, awards will be given out to athletes that place overall and in their age groups. There is no double-dipping.

Individuals

• Top 3 Males, Females and Non-Binary Finishers Overall in Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Clydesdale Triathlon, Athena Triathlon
• Top 3 Males and Females in the following age groups (Triathlon Age Group division):
  19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+

Relays (2 & 3 Person Relays Combined)

• Top male relay team
• Top female relay team
• Top co-ed relay team
  
  

PARKING

Parking for the Baltimore Triathlon is available within the park in designated areas. Attendants will be present to direct traffic the morning of the race. 

TIMING & RESULTS

Official chip timing will be handled by Revolution3, utilizing MyLaps timing systems.  Participants will receive accurate times for each segment of the race, including transitions, as well as ranking based on each segment.

WHAT DO I GET?

Each registrant will receive the following items:

Race Shirt
A long-sleeve  technical race shirt available in gender-specific cuts.  

Swim Cap
Individual registrants will receive a colored swim cap. For relays, the swim leg will receive the swim cap. Participants must wear the provided swim cap during the race.

Number
In addition to body marking, each participant will receive a helmet number, bike number, and bib number. The bib number is only required for the run portion, and must be worn on the front of the body and visible at all times.

Finisher Medal
All participants in the individual and relay races will receive a Baltimore Triathlon finisher’s medal upon completion of the race.  

Post-Race Food & Drink
Traditionally we have offered food and snacks for athletes after the race. A final determination based on current health requirements will be made closer to the race.

 
WETSUITS

Water temperatures at Hammerman Beach have historically hovered around 70 degrees at the end of September, and we expect that the race will be wetsuit legal.  A final measurement will be taken the morning of the race, and results communicated to all athletes in transition prior to the race start.

PACKET PICKUP

Packets will be available for pickup at the following times:

Friday, October 2nd, 2026 from 2-6 PM
Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 6:05 AM to 7:45 AM  ---

         A NEW PACKET PICKUP FROM 12PM TO 2PM FOR SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS IS HERE!!! 

Sunday, October 4th, 2026 from 6:05 AM to 7:45 AM.

Packets are available in the Athlete Village, located in the transition lot at Gunpowder State Park.

RULES

The Baltimore Triathlon is a USA Triathlon Sanctioned event, and adheres to all USAT rules and procedures. A complete listing of USAT rules can be found on the USA Triathlon Website.

In the event of inclement weather or other unavoidable circumstances, The Baltimore Triathlon reserves the right to modify or cancel any portion of the race that is deemed unsafe for participants.

COURSE CUTOFFS

To ensure participant safety and minimize impact on the surrounding communities, the Baltimore Triathlon has established course cutoffs for the races in coordination with the Baltimore County Police Department.  All cyclists MUST be off of the road by 10:00 AM.  This gives sprint participants approximately 2 hours to complete the 750m swim, transition 1, and the 13.8 mile bike course (based on an 8:00 AM start).

Race officials reserve the right to pull any participant from the course who is not making satisfactory progress on the course, or is considered a danger to themselves or others.

Want to help out? We couldn't do it without our many volunteers! There are lots of opportunities to get involved at the Baltimore Triathlon Festival. Click here to learn more and sign up. 

REFUND, DEFERRAL, TRANSFER, AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
We want to be completely transparent with our policies regarding refunds, deferrals, and cancellations. If you are interested in signing up for this race please read this section carefully prior to registering. All interested participants will be shown these policies during the registration process and must agree to adhere to them in order to be admitted to the event.

Refunds
Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

Deferrals
We offer the option for registrants to defer their entry to the following year's event based on Revolution3's General Deferral fee schedule:

Until September 16, 2025 (2 weeks prior to race day) - $15.00
September 17, 2025 - September 28, 2025 (within 2 weeks of race day) - $30.00.

Registrants may defer their entry by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

Transfers
We offer the option for registrants to transfer their entry to another eligible participant up to September 29, 2024. After this deadline passes we are unable to allow transfers as race materials have been received and prepped for the event. Again, to be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy. Registrants may transfer their entry to another registrant by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

Cancellation

2020 showed just how unpredictable our world can be, and the triathlon industry was certainly no exception. We know that it's important to have as much information at your disposal when making a decision whether to sign up for a race or not, and we want you to know exactly what your options will be should the 2025 in-person race not be able to take place as originally planned. Our race industry standard cancellation covers scenarios that could prompt the cancellation of an event including weather, local emergencies, public health emergencies, etc. If you have any questions about our cancellation policy please email us at info@rev3tri.com PRIOR to registering.