Waterman's Triathlon Festival
When is Waterman's Triathlon Festival?
Waterman's Triathlon Festival takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Rock Hall, MD.
What distances does Waterman's Triathlon Festival offer?
Waterman's Triathlon Festival offers 9 events: Waterman's Sprint Triathlon Relay, Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon (Individual), Waterman's Long Course (Half) Aquabike (Individual), Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon Relay, Waterman's Olympic Triathlon (Individual), Waterman's Olympic Aquabike (Individual), Waterman's Olympic Triathlon Relay, Waterman's Sprint Triathlon (Individual), Waterman's Sprint Aquabike (Individual).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
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| Waterman's Sprint Triathlon Relay | — | $189.00 | Register |
| Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon (Individual) | — | $264.00 | Register |
| Waterman's Long Course (Half) Aquabike (Individual) | — | $264.00 | Register |
| Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon Relay | — | $314.00 | Register |
| Waterman's Olympic Triathlon (Individual) | — | $149.00 | Register |
| Waterman's Olympic Aquabike (Individual) | — | $149.00 | Register |
| Waterman's Olympic Triathlon Relay | — | $199.00 | Register |
| Waterman's Sprint Triathlon (Individual) | — | $139.00 | Register |
| Waterman's Sprint Aquabike (Individual) | — | $139.00 | Register |
How much does Waterman's Triathlon Festival cost?
Registration for Waterman's Triathlon Festival starts at $109.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Waterman's Triathlon Festival held?
Waterman's Triathlon Festival is held in Rock Hall, MD at 21096 W. Sharp St..
About Waterman's Triathlon Festival
The Waterman’s Triathlons are nestled on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in picturesque Rock Hall, MD. Just 18 miles from Baltimore “as the fish swims” (put your bike rack on a boat!), Rock Hall is one of the friendliest, most laid back towns anywhere…and is full of history. George Washington took the Annapolis Ferry to Rock Hall nearly ten times before heading to Philly on horseback to work out America’s Independence! The time trial swim takes place in Rock Hall Harbor on the Chesapeake Bay, protecting athletes from any serious wind or chop. The bike course is a triathlete’s dream with beautiful ribbons of pavement and wide shoulders throughout most of the rural course. The run course is pancake flat and takes athletes through the quaint nautically themed neighborhoods and side roads of Rock Hall, MD.
This race is worth the trip to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Check out our race videos HERE and see why athletes consistently come back year after year to race. Don’t miss out, register today.
For further race details go to https://kineticmultisports.com/races/watermans/.
USA Triathlon (USAT) Sanctioned Event
The Competitive Rules are intended to provide for the orderly and consistent administration of events sanctioned by USA Triathlon and are not designed to establish standards of care for the safety of participants or other persons. Every participant, official, volunteer and spectator should consider all safety issues and make related decisions prudently without reliance upon the Competitive Rules.
USA Triathlon makes no express or implied warranty, guarantee, or representation regarding the degree of safety, which may or may not result from compliance with the Competitive Rules. Examinations or inspections of equipment at sanctioned events are undertaken solely to monitor compliance with the Competitive Rules and do not guarantee or ensure safety from personal injury or property damage. The safety of race equipment is the sole responsibility of each and every participant.
Please visit https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/About/Multisport/Competitive-Rules for a complete list of USA Triathlon Rules.
Finisher Medal | Shirt | Socks | Pictures
Registration Includes
Finisher Medal
Event Tech Shirt
Custom Race Socks
Packet Pick Up Reusable Bag
Timed Race Results
Age Group Awards
Post Race Meal
Finisher Certificate
Free Finish Line Photos
Course Maps
Photos/Videos
See what all the excitement was all about or find race photos and videos from prior races. Feel free to download and share on social media!
2025
Watermans Long and Olympic Triathlon Video
Watermans Long and Olympic Triathlon Awards Video
Watermans Sprint Triathlon Video
Watermans Sprint Triathlon Awards Video
Watermans Long and Olympic Pictures and Video on SmugMug
Watermans Sprint Pictures and Video on SmugMug
2024
Waterman's Long Course & Olympic
Waterman's Awards, Long Course & Olympic
Waterman's Pictures Galleries on SmugMug
2023
Watermans Half and Olympic
SmugMug, Watermans, Main Picture Gallery, Half and Olympic
SmugMug, Watermans, Run Pictures Gallery, Half and Olympic
SmugMug, Watermans, Finish Line Pictures Gallery, Half and Olympic
SmugMug, Watermans, Main Picture Gallery, Sprint
SmugMug, Watermans, Run Pictures Gallery, Sprint
SmugMug, Watermans, Finish Line Pictures Gallery, Sprint
2022
Race Comments
Be part of the great experience. Here are some comments from last year’s Waterman's Triathlon Festival race.
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"Waterman’s was a great experience all around. The protected harbor swim in slightly brackish water was a pleasure. Nice roads for the flat ride with very few cars around. Great staff and volunteers – A very well run event start to finish." bib# – 240 |
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"Waterman’s is a great course to go for your PB! It is also great for novices: flat and fast with plenty of spectators on the run. The town is extremely welcoming and the location is a fun place to spend a weekend, especially if you enjoy food and drinks with a view of the harbor or swimming in the bay." bib# – 82 |
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"Waterman’s Triathlon is a fantastic triathlon experience for beginning and experienced triathletes alike. Rock Hall is a small and welcoming community that provides a great back drop for the event." bib# – 10 |
Race more get cool gear! 2026 SWAG
Any athlete who participates in a minimum of five (5) 2026 Kinetic Multisports events will qualify for Kinetic Cup Series scoring and qualifier rewards.
The tiered qualifier system will work as follows:
Stage 1 Qualifier: Q3 Any athlete who participates in a minimum of 3 Kinetic Multisports events will receive a Kinetic Series Sports Waist Bag at Packet Pick Up!
Stage 2 Qualifier: Q5 Any athlete who participates in a minimum of 5 Kinetic Multisports events will eligible for Kinetic Series awards and will receive a Kinetic Medal Hanger!
Stage 3 Qualifier: Q10 Any athlete who participates in a minimum of 10 Kinetic Multisports events will receive a custom Kinetic Multisports Qualifier Jacket! (Your custom jacket will be mailed to you after the season). This jacket is different each year.
Race For the Kinetic Cup Series Awards – Each athlete placing in the top 5 of each age group or category (with 5 races) will receive a special award. Awards differ from year to year!
Swim Start
Time Trial Swim Start: Kinetic Multisports races utilize a time trial swim start. We'll start two (2) athletes at a time every few seconds. Athletes line up based on swim and overall finish times, faster up front, slower in the back to create a smoother race for everyone.
Elite Box Start: In conjunction with our time trial swim starts we are excited to announce the official addition of the Elite Box Start at select races. If you are in contention to get Top 20 Overall Male/Female or just want to race up front, this is for you. Simply work your way to the front of the swim start area on race day. We'll get you lined up and started first, then athletes two at time every few seconds thereafter. The Elite Box Start concept worked well at many races last year and we are excited to add this feature to more races.