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 accesible 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 Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 - 7:30 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at 90 TABERNACLE RD, MEDFORD LAKES, NJ 08055 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jPDk2sB42k8y221s6].

PARKING

There is parking available at the PJ's down the street at 61 Stokes Rd, Medford, NJ 08055. It is easy to access the transition area from this lot.

SWAG

T-Shirts
Finishers Medal

ITINERARY

SATURDAY

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Registration online only if available (prices increased) at MEDFORD RUNNING CO [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yXvQwm49GoNkWaAu5].

SUNDAY

6:00 AM - 7:15 AM - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
7:15 AM - Pre-race briefing at Beach, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Finish timing mat before we can start the race
7:30 AM - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

The swim is in a clean lake with a private beach, the bike is 2 loops, and the run is out and back.

TRIATHLON DISTANCES

1/4 mile Swim, 17.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run

DUATHLON DISTANCES

2 mile Run, 17.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run

AQUABIKE DISTANCES

1/4 mile Swim & 17.2 mile Bike

AWARDS

_No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc._

TRIATHLON 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

ADAPTIVE*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
_* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division._

NON-BINARY: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

RELAY TEAMS: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

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**
_** If there are less than 50 registrants as of July 21, age groups will be in 10-year increments_

CLYDESDALE* & ATHENA*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

ADAPTIVE*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
_* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division._

NON-BINARY: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

RELAY TEAMS: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

AQUABIKE AWARDS

OVERALL: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**
_** If there are less than 35 registrants as of July 21, there will only be overall awards_

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 [https://www.dqevents.com/]
* 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

All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.

Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click HERE [https://www.usatriathlon.org/membership] for more information.

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 [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.