DAM SPRINT TRIATHLON + DUATHLON
H5
From High5EM
- Date Sun 12th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Amesbury, Massachusetts
- Price $101.70 - $263.50
- Races 8 races
- Distances Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at the DAM Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon, hosted by High5EM on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the picturesque Lake Gardner in Amesbury, Essex! Celebrating its 16th year, the DAM Sprint Triathlon and 7th year of the Duathlon promise to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes of all levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. This USAT sanctioned event is just 45 minutes north of Boston and features a thrilling race format that includes sprint distances perfect for those looking to challenge themselves in a vibrant and supportive environment.
Participants can choose from the Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike events, with registration fees varying based on the timing of your sign-up. Don’t miss this chance to compete in a local favorite that attracts athletes from near and far. Mark your calendars for July 12, 2026, and join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit at the DAM Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon!
Participants can choose from the Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike events, with registration fees varying based on the timing of your sign-up. Don’t miss this chance to compete in a local favorite that attracts athletes from near and far. Mark your calendars for July 12, 2026, and join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit at the DAM Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon!
Organiser's Description
Click Here For The 2026 Athlete Packet [https://high5em.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Athlete-Information-Packet.pdf]
The DAM sprint triathlon is in its 16th year of existence and the DAM duathlon in its 7th year at Lake Gardner in Amesbury, MA. Both events are USAT sanctioned events and managed by a USAT Certified Race Director. This annual race is a local favorite, just 45 minutes North of Boston its the perfect race for any athlete from beginner to elite!
PRICING
TRIATHLON & DUATHLON & AQUABIKE:
Now - Feb 28: $110, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $125, May 1 - May 31: $145, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $165, Jul 7 - Jul 12: $185, Race Day: $200
TRI/DU RELAY'S:
Now - Feb 28: $160, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $175, May 1 - May 31: $200, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $225, Jul 7 - Jul 12: $250, Race Day: $275
Youth Tri and Youth DU and Youth Aquabike:
Now - Feb 28: $75, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $80, May 1 - May 31: $85, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $90, Jul 7 - Jul 13: $100
The DAM sprint triathlon is in its 16th year of existence and the DAM duathlon in its 7th year at Lake Gardner in Amesbury, MA. Both events are USAT sanctioned events and managed by a USAT Certified Race Director. This annual race is a local favorite, just 45 minutes North of Boston its the perfect race for any athlete from beginner to elite!
PRICING
TRIATHLON & DUATHLON & AQUABIKE:
Now - Feb 28: $110, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $125, May 1 - May 31: $145, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $165, Jul 7 - Jul 12: $185, Race Day: $200
TRI/DU RELAY'S:
Now - Feb 28: $160, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $175, May 1 - May 31: $200, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $225, Jul 7 - Jul 12: $250, Race Day: $275
Youth Tri and Youth DU and Youth Aquabike:
Now - Feb 28: $75, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $80, May 1 - May 31: $85, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $90, Jul 7 - Jul 13: $100
Races
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Triathlon
Incl. $12.10 Fee & Cooling Tech T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$197.10
Swim: The 1/3 mile counter clockwise lake swim is very newbie friendly with a lot of support. Including paddle boarders, kayakers & on land lifeguards. After exiting the water, athletes will run a very short distance up the beach to the parking lot transition. Swim Caps will be provided to all athletes that are required during the swim. The swim cap color will correspond to the wave you are assigned to. Bike: On this 12.3 mile scenic, rolling course, youll travel on quiet roads through a picturesque New England farm country into Southern New Hampshire. The course has a few sharp turns that will be clearly marked. The entire course will be heavily marked with signage and volunteers will be stationed throughout the course. Youll re-enter Lake Gardner through the main entrance and rack your bike in transition. From there you will head out onto the run. Run: This 3 mile course will be a mix of trail and road offering portions of rollers, flats and a few hills . Your first 3/4 of a mile will take you through a well packed, maintained trail, staged parallel to the lake. Beyond the single track trail, sits Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, following a nature trail that will lead you out to a quiet & wide road. Just after mile 2, where youll have your 2nd opportunity for fuel, youll turn Right onto Rowell St. which is one DAM BIG Hill. Once you reach the top of that hill youll weave your way back to Lake Gardner to the Finish. -
Duathlon
Incl. $12.10 Fee & Cooling Tech T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$197.10
The DAM Duathlon that will consist of a 2 mile trail run, 12.3 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run. Run: Your first run leg will consist of a 2 mile run that will weave you through the Amesbury Trail System that sits just parallel to Lake Gardner. The trail is a well maintained, hard packed surface that is rated as easy terrain. Youll exit Stagecoach trail into Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, where you will complete 1 counterclockwise loop and head back to transition via the Stagecoach Trail. Bike: On this 12.3 mile scenic, rolling course, youll travel on quiet roads through a picturesque New England farm country into Southern New Hampshire. The course has a few sharp turns that will be clearly marked. The entire course will be heavily marked with signage and volunteers will be stationed throughout the course. Youll re-enter Lake Gardner through the main entrance and rack your bike in transition. From there you will head out onto the run. Run: This 3 mile course will be a mix of trail and road offering portions of rollers, flats and a few hills . Your first 3/4 of a mile will take you through a well packed, maintained trail, staged parallel to the lake. Beyond the single track trail, sits Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, following a nature trail that will lead you out to a quiet & wide road. Just after mile 2, where youll have your 2nd opportunity for fuel, youll turn Right onto Rowell St. which is one DAM BIG Hill. Once you reach the top of that hill youll weave your way back to Lake Gardner to the Finish. -
Aquabike
Incl. $12.10 Fee & Cooling Tech T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$197.10
Aquabike is a swim and bike combination race. Aquabike races in the United States are often combined with the first two legs of triathlons. Who are the competitors? Aquabike races are usually comprised of athletes who: Are strong swimmers and/or cyclists, enjoy cross-training for other disciplines, do not enjoy or have an affinity for running or have an injury that prevents any running, or love the multisport lifestyle. Start: Aquabike athletes will participate in their associated age group swim wave. Finish: Aquabike athletes will cross the finish line with their bike. -
Youth Triathlon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$101.70
Swim: The 1/3 mile counter clockwise lake swim is very newbie friendly with a lot of support. Including paddle boarders, kayakers & on land lifeguards. After exiting the water, athletes will run a very short distance up the beach to the parking lot transition. Swim Caps will be provided to all athletes that are required during the swim. The swim cap color will correspond to the wave you are assigned to. Bike: On this 12.3 mile scenic, rolling course, youll travel on quiet roads through a picturesque New England farm country into Southern New Hampshire. The course has a few sharp turns that will be clearly marked. The entire course will be heavily marked with signage and volunteers will be stationed throughout the course. Youll re-enter Lake Gardner through the main entrance and rack your bike in transition. From there you will head out onto the run. Run: This 3 mile course will be a mix of trail and road offering portions of rollers, flats and a few hills . Your first 3/4 of a mile will take you through a well packed, maintained trail, staged parallel to the lake. Beyond the single track trail, sits Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, following a nature trail that will lead you out to a quiet & wide road. Just after mile 2, where youll have your 2nd opportunity for fuel, youll turn Right onto Rowell St. which is one DAM BIG Hill. Once you reach the top of that hill youll weave your way back to Lake Gardner to the Finish. -
Youth Duathlon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$101.70
The Duathlon consist of a 2 mile trail run, 12.3 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run. Run: Your first run leg will consist of a 2 mile run that will weave you through the Amesbury Trail System that sits just parallel to Lake Gardner. The trail is a well maintained, hard packed surface that is rated as easy terrain. Youll exit Stagecoach trail into Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, where you will complete 1 counterclockwise loop and head back to transition via the Stagecoach Trail. Bike: On this 12.3 mile scenic, rolling course, youll travel on quiet roads through a picturesque New England farm country into Southern New Hampshire. The course has a few sharp turns that will be clearly marked. The entire course will be heavily marked with signage and volunteers will be stationed throughout the course. Youll re-enter Lake Gardner through the main entrance and rack your bike in transition. From there you will head out onto the run. Run: This 3 mile course will be a mix of trail and road offering portions of rollers, flats and a few hills . Your first 3/4 of a mile will take you through a well packed, maintained trail, staged parallel to the lake. Beyond the single track trail, sits Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, following a nature trail that will lead you out to a quiet & wide road. Just after mile 2, where youll have your 2nd opportunity for fuel, youll turn Right onto Rowell St. which is one DAM BIG Hill. Once you reach the top of that hill youll weave your way back to Lake Gardner to the Finish. -
Youth Aquabike
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$101.70
Aquabike is a swim and bike combination race. Aquabike races in the United States are often combined with the first two legs of triathlons. Who are the competitors? Aquabike races are usually comprised of athletes who: Are strong swimmers and/or cyclists, enjoy cross-training for other disciplines, do not enjoy or have an affinity for running or have an injury that prevents any running, or love the multisport lifestyle. Start: Aquabike athletes will participate in their associated age group swim wave. Finish: Aquabike athletes will cross the finish line with their bike. -
Triathlon Relay
Incl. $13.50 Fee & Cooling Tech T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$263.50
Triathlon Relay - Will consist of 2 or 3 team members. Swim: The 1/3 mile counter clockwise lake swim is very newbie friendly with a lot of support. Including paddle boarders, kayakers & on land lifeguards. After exiting the water, athletes will run a very short distance up the beach to the parking lot transition. Swim Caps will be provided to all athletes that are required during the swim. The swim cap color will correspond to the wave you are assigned to. Bike: On this 12.3 mile scenic, rolling course, youll travel on quiet roads through a picturesque New England farm country into Southern New Hampshire. The course has a few sharp turns that will be clearly marked. The entire course will be heavily marked with signage and volunteers will be stationed throughout the course. Youll re-enter Lake Gardner through the main entrance and rack your bike in transition. From there you will head out onto the run. Run: This 3 mile course will be a mix of trail and road offering portions of rollers, flats and a few hills . Your first 3/4 of a mile will take you through a well packed, maintained trail, staged parallel to the lake. Beyond the single track trail, sits Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, following a nature trail that will lead you out to a quiet & wide road. Just after mile 2, where youll have your 2nd opportunity for fuel, youll turn Right onto Rowell St. which is one DAM BIG Hill. Once you reach the top of that hill youll weave your way back to Lake Gardner to the Finish. -
Duathlon Relay
Incl. $13.50 Fee & Cooling Tech T-Shirt
Sun 12th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$263.50
Duathlon Relay - Will consist of 2 or 3 team members. Run: Your first run leg will consist of a 2 mile run that will weave you through the Amesbury Trail System that sits just parallel to Lake Gardner. The trail is a well maintained, hard packed surface that is rated as easy terrain. Youll exit Stagecoach trail into Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, where you will complete 1 counterclockwise loop and head back to transition via the Stagecoach Trail. Bike: On this 12.3 mile scenic, rolling course, youll travel on quiet roads through a picturesque New England farm country into Southern New Hampshire. The course has a few sharp turns that will be clearly marked. The entire course will be heavily marked with signage and volunteers will be stationed throughout the course. Youll re-enter Lake Gardner through the main entrance and rack your bike in transition. From there you will head out onto the run. Run: This 3 mile course will be a mix of trail and road offering portions of rollers, flats and a few hills . Your first 3/4 of a mile will take you through a well packed, maintained trail, staged parallel to the lake. Beyond the single track trail, sits Battis Farm, a beautiful open field, following a nature trail that will lead you out to a quiet & wide road. Just after mile 2, where youll have your 2nd opportunity for fuel, youll turn Right onto Rowell St. which is one DAM BIG Hill. Once you reach the top of that hill youll weave your way back to Lake Gardner to the Finish.
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