TriRidgefield Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon

We are pleased to present TriRidgefield and DuRidgefield. First held in 2007, the races wind their way through the bucolic countryside of Ridgefield, Connecticut. There will be a Sprint Triathlon, consisting of a half-mile swim in pristine Great Pond, a rolling 13-mile bike ride, and a challenging 5K finishing run. For you non-swimmers, we will also have a Sprint Duathlon held concurrently with the Tri, consisting of a 2-mile run, followed by the same 13-mile bike ride, and finishing 5K run.

NOTE: For registrations received after May 1, we cannot guarantee you will receive a shirt.

Race Information

The DuRidgefield participants will start their initial 2 mile run at the same time the Triathlon participants start the swim, and then will race the same bike/run courses with the Triathlon participants.

2 mile run: Du Run Course 1

12.75 mile bike: Bike Course

5K run: Du Run Course 2

There will be a post-race party with breakfast food and coffee.  Age group awards will be given out after the last racer finishes. Please feel free to bring along the family and friends!!

Q: Are wetsuits allowed?

A: Yes

Q: Will there be an opportunity to practice the swim course?

A: Unfortunately we cannot allow registrants to swim the course prior to the event. However we will have time available during the week before the race for athletes to swim in the pond within the designated swim area.

Q: What is the typical water temperature?

A: The water temperature varies, but in all previous races the temperature has been wetsuit legal (not greater than 78 degrees).

Transition Area Overview

TriRidgefield Transition Area

DuRidgefield Transition Map

Packet Pick-Up:

We will be holding packet pickup at the Ridgefield Bicycle Company ONLY on Saturday, May 31 from 9am-3pm. Do not forget to bring your ID - no exceptions!  THERE WILL BE VERY LIMITED RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP beginning at 6am. Please do your best to pick up your packet before Sunday.

Event Cancellation/Modification Policy:

Race will be held rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, natural disaster, community disaster, viral pandemic, or other unforeseen emergencies, the Race Directors, in concert with local officials, will make the final decision based on safety of the athletes, spectators, vendors, volunteers and other affiliated with the event.  That decision may include cancellation or modification of the course.  As the costs of the event have already been paid, there will be NO REFUNDS in the event of cancellation or modification due to events beyond the control of the Race organizers.  

Parking:

There is NO PARKING AT MARTIN PARK/GREAT POND.  Parking is available at Pond's Edge Professional Park, 901 Ethan Allen Hwy (approximately 0.25 miles from the intersection with Great Pond Road). Please do not park in front of the gym or urgent care facility.  ***If you ride your bike from parking to transition with your backpack full of your gear, please be careful that the straps do not get tangled in your wheels. Please wear your helmet anytime you are on the bike***

Transition:

The transition area will open at 5:00 am.  Bike rack positioning will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please limit yourself to one slot and be efficient with your use of space. The transition area will be monitored by volunteers and the Ridgefield Police Department throughout the race and until you pick up your belongings. Athletes and official volunteers only in the transition area. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REMOVE YOUR BIKE FROM THE TRANSITION AREA UNTIL ALL BIKERS HAVE FINISHED THE BIKE COURSE.  Please note that there is a single exit and entrance to the transition area.

The race is a USAT sanctioned race, so USAT rules are in effect. You must wear an ANSI-approved helmet during the entire cycling event. Headphones for music are prohibited during the race. You must be 13 years old or older to participate in TriRidgefield.

MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES:

Crossing the centerline

Because of the high speeds and many turns you will encounter on the course, it will never be considered safe to cross the centerline under any circumstances during this race. Crossing a centerline, either broken or solid, even for a moment, will result in a time penalty and possibly disqualification. 

Bike position 

Ride to the right, pass to the left. You can only pass other cyclists on the left. Except when passing, you must ride as far to the right as possible. You have 15 seconds to complete a pass, and once it has been completed you must return to the right hand side of the road. 

Drafting 

Keep three bike lengths of air between you and the cyclist in front of you, unless you're passing. If you try to pass someone, you have 15 seconds to complete the pass. 

Being overtaken

If another cyclist passes you, you must immediately drop back behind that person, far enough so that you're out of the draft zone. This rule is hard to follow sometimes because your racing instincts will tell you to challenge the person who just passed you. However, it's required. You can only re-pass someone after you've dropped back out of the drafting zone. 

Unauthorized assistance

You can only receive assistance from official race volunteers and staff. Friends and family cannot give you any food or drink, or provide any help with equipment problems. Once the race begins, everyone competes on the same basis, with the same on-course support. Also, friends and family cannot be on the course with you, and in particular cannot pace you while you're running. 

Illegal Equipment

Any participant who at any time wears or carries a headset, radio (MP3 player, iPod etc), headphones or any other item prohibited in Section 3.4(i) shall be subject to a time penalty. It is unsafe and unfair for participants to listen to any type of music or device that will impair their hearing and awareness during the bike or run portion.

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2020 Event Not Held

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Race Information

Half-Mile Swim: Swim Course  The swim is a clockwise loop. It will start in waves based on age and gender

12.75 Mile Bike: Bike Course

5K Run: Run Course

There will be a post-race party with breakfast food and coffee.  Please feel free to bring along the family and friends!!

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male/Female/Nonbinary. Top Relay. Top 3 each age group. Age group awards will be given out onsite.