Lava Rocks! Sprint Triathlon - AquaBike - May 31, 2025
- Date Fri 30th May 2025 - Sat 31st May 2025
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Lavallette, New Jersey
- Price $54.50 - $241.73
- Races 4 races
- Distances Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Lava Rocks! Sprint Triathlon and AquaBike event, taking place on May 31, 2025, in the picturesque Lavallette, Ocean County, New Jersey! This unforgettable race, starting at 7:30 a.m. sharp, is perfect for both first-time triathletes and seasoned competitors, offering a fantastic opportunity to test your limits along the stunning Jersey Shore.
Participants can choose between three thrilling race formats: the traditional triathlon featuring a 1/4 mile swim, 12.25 mile bike ride, and a 5K run, or the AquaBike option, which includes the swim and bike segments only. The scenic course is designed to deliver an amazing experience, with a semi-protected bay swim, a flat and fast bike route, and a beautiful run along Barnegat Bay. Don't miss out on the excitement—register early when registration opens at midnight on December 31, 2024, as this popular event sells out every year! Join fellow athletes and enjoy a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and the vibrant atmosphere of Lavallette.
Participants can choose between three thrilling race formats: the traditional triathlon featuring a 1/4 mile swim, 12.25 mile bike ride, and a 5K run, or the AquaBike option, which includes the swim and bike segments only. The scenic course is designed to deliver an amazing experience, with a semi-protected bay swim, a flat and fast bike route, and a beautiful run along Barnegat Bay. Don't miss out on the excitement—register early when registration opens at midnight on December 31, 2024, as this popular event sells out every year! Join fellow athletes and enjoy a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and the vibrant atmosphere of Lavallette.
Organiser's Description
INTRODUCTION
REGISTRATION OPENS MIDNIGHT DECEMBER 31ST 2024 !
GET IN EARLY! THIS RACE SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR!
TEAM ZEBRA MULTISPORT is proud to present LAVA ROCKS! We are committed to making this your best race experience of the summer! This is an awesome race for first timers, as well as a great race for the most competitive veteran! We are offering three different races to appeal to everyones favorite multisport event! Come race one! Lavallette is located smack dab in the center of central Jersey on the beautiful the Jersey Shore and has become a standout event! Our race site venue is set along the beautiful shores of the Lavallette Bayfront. You don't want to miss this event! Register today and save!
WHERE AND WHEN
The race is scheduled for May 31, 2025 - 7:30 a.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at Washington Avenue Bayfront Park, Lavallette, NJ.
USE 1207 BAY BOULEVARD LAVALLETTE NJ, 08735 AS AND GPS ADDRESS.
DO NOT PARK ON BAY BOULEVARD! YOU WILL BE TICKETED & TOWED! KINDLY PARK ON THE SIDE STREETS ADJACENT TO THE RACE SITE.
AMENITIES
NO TSHIRTS AFTER 5/10/2025! AGAIN, NO TSHIRTS AFTER 5/10/2025!
ENTRY INFORMATION
TRIATHLON: Registration OPENS 12/31/2024!
AQUABIKE: Registration OPENS 12/31/2024!
TRIATHLON RELAY: Registration OPENS 12/31/2024!
ITINERARY
FRIDAY 5/30/2025
5:00 - 7:00 PM - Optional Packet Pickup at Washington Avenue Bayfront Park, Lavallette, NJ 08735 (Washington Ave & Bay Blvd)
5:00 PM - COURSE Q & A WITH your Race Director John Stock.
5:30 PM - OPTION - PRE-RACE CLINIC WITH YOUR RACE DIRECTOR JOHN STOCK. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR FIRST TIMERS AND NEWBIES! (INCLUDES PERSONAL Q&A, TRANSITION REVIEW, INTRODUCTORY SWIM/SWIM PREVIEW, SUPER COOL SWAG!
SATURDAY 5/31/2025
6:00 - 7:00 AM - Check-in, Packet Pickup
7:00 AM - Course Q & A
7:15 AM - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the swim timing mat before we can start the race, Transition Area Closes
7:30 AM - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
10:00 AM - Courses close, race ends, Post-race food and refreshments
10:15 AM - Awards begin
COURSE OVERVIEW
SWIM (1/4 MILE)
This is a great swim course for beginners as well as elite racers! Semi-protected one loop bay swim. Water depth allows for an awesome swim experience! The course will be laid out race day to take advantage of any wind push, making for fast swim times. Expected water temps low 70s. Doesnt get much better!
BIKE (12.25 MILES)
Be ready for one of the fastest bike courses out there! This course is FLAT, as FLAT gets! Contested on a smooth road surface, Bay Boulevard is one of the best flat out looped courses out around! The 12.25 mile course is made up of three loops. Each loop has only two turns! No getting lost or going off course here, its that easy! Be ready to PR this 12.25 miles. THE BIKE COURSE IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC! BE CAREFULL!
RUN (3.2 MILES)
If you thought the swim and the bike courses were awesome, get ready for and even better run course! With an elevation that matches the bike course, this course is flat as well. The single loop run course winds its way along scenic Barnegat Bay and Bay Boulevard. You will pass by your friends and family cheering you on twice, before seeing them once again at the Team Zebra Multisport LAVA ROCKS finish line! Youre done, what an experience! THE RUN COURSE IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC BE CAREFULL!
TRIATHLON DISTANCES
1/4 mile Swim , 12.25 mile Bike, & 5k Run
AQUABIKE DISTANCES
1/4 mile Swim & 12.25 mile Bike
AWARDS
TRIATHLON AWARDS
OVERALL: Top 3 Male & Female
1ST PLACE
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
AGE GROUPS*: Top 3 Male & Female
19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over.
CLYDESDALE* & ATHENA*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs)
_* You can either compete in the Clydesdale/Athena category OR in the Age Group category._
RELAY TEAMS: Top 3 Overall
RESIDENT: Top 3 Overall Male & Female LAVA ROCKS (Lavalette) residents
AQUABIKE AWARDS
OVERALL: Top 5 Male & Female
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* NO DRAFTING!!!
* Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
* Split results will be available on website
* No confirmation will be sent, verify entry here
* Race scored by DQ Events
* ALL RACES WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
* Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
* Call 732-644-6504 or email TEAM ZEBRA MULTISPORT at [email protected] for additional information
USAT INFORMATION
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION) [https://www.usatriathlon.org/membership]
* BRONZE: One Day Membership
* SILVER: Annual Membership w/ Benefits
* GOLD: Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits
* PLATINUM: Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits
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.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS! TRANSFERS! OR CREDITS!
REGISTRATION OPENS MIDNIGHT DECEMBER 31ST 2024 !
GET IN EARLY! THIS RACE SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR!
TEAM ZEBRA MULTISPORT is proud to present LAVA ROCKS! We are committed to making this your best race experience of the summer! This is an awesome race for first timers, as well as a great race for the most competitive veteran! We are offering three different races to appeal to everyones favorite multisport event! Come race one! Lavallette is located smack dab in the center of central Jersey on the beautiful the Jersey Shore and has become a standout event! Our race site venue is set along the beautiful shores of the Lavallette Bayfront. You don't want to miss this event! Register today and save!
WHERE AND WHEN
The race is scheduled for May 31, 2025 - 7:30 a.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at Washington Avenue Bayfront Park, Lavallette, NJ.
USE 1207 BAY BOULEVARD LAVALLETTE NJ, 08735 AS AND GPS ADDRESS.
DO NOT PARK ON BAY BOULEVARD! YOU WILL BE TICKETED & TOWED! KINDLY PARK ON THE SIDE STREETS ADJACENT TO THE RACE SITE.
AMENITIES
NO TSHIRTS AFTER 5/10/2025! AGAIN, NO TSHIRTS AFTER 5/10/2025!
ENTRY INFORMATION
TRIATHLON: Registration OPENS 12/31/2024!
AQUABIKE: Registration OPENS 12/31/2024!
TRIATHLON RELAY: Registration OPENS 12/31/2024!
ITINERARY
FRIDAY 5/30/2025
5:00 - 7:00 PM - Optional Packet Pickup at Washington Avenue Bayfront Park, Lavallette, NJ 08735 (Washington Ave & Bay Blvd)
5:00 PM - COURSE Q & A WITH your Race Director John Stock.
5:30 PM - OPTION - PRE-RACE CLINIC WITH YOUR RACE DIRECTOR JOHN STOCK. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR FIRST TIMERS AND NEWBIES! (INCLUDES PERSONAL Q&A, TRANSITION REVIEW, INTRODUCTORY SWIM/SWIM PREVIEW, SUPER COOL SWAG!
SATURDAY 5/31/2025
6:00 - 7:00 AM - Check-in, Packet Pickup
7:00 AM - Course Q & A
7:15 AM - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the swim timing mat before we can start the race, Transition Area Closes
7:30 AM - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
10:00 AM - Courses close, race ends, Post-race food and refreshments
10:15 AM - Awards begin
COURSE OVERVIEW
SWIM (1/4 MILE)
This is a great swim course for beginners as well as elite racers! Semi-protected one loop bay swim. Water depth allows for an awesome swim experience! The course will be laid out race day to take advantage of any wind push, making for fast swim times. Expected water temps low 70s. Doesnt get much better!
BIKE (12.25 MILES)
Be ready for one of the fastest bike courses out there! This course is FLAT, as FLAT gets! Contested on a smooth road surface, Bay Boulevard is one of the best flat out looped courses out around! The 12.25 mile course is made up of three loops. Each loop has only two turns! No getting lost or going off course here, its that easy! Be ready to PR this 12.25 miles. THE BIKE COURSE IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC! BE CAREFULL!
RUN (3.2 MILES)
If you thought the swim and the bike courses were awesome, get ready for and even better run course! With an elevation that matches the bike course, this course is flat as well. The single loop run course winds its way along scenic Barnegat Bay and Bay Boulevard. You will pass by your friends and family cheering you on twice, before seeing them once again at the Team Zebra Multisport LAVA ROCKS finish line! Youre done, what an experience! THE RUN COURSE IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC BE CAREFULL!
TRIATHLON DISTANCES
1/4 mile Swim , 12.25 mile Bike, & 5k Run
AQUABIKE DISTANCES
1/4 mile Swim & 12.25 mile Bike
AWARDS
TRIATHLON AWARDS
OVERALL: Top 3 Male & Female
1ST PLACE
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
AGE GROUPS*: Top 3 Male & Female
19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over.
CLYDESDALE* & ATHENA*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs)
_* You can either compete in the Clydesdale/Athena category OR in the Age Group category._
RELAY TEAMS: Top 3 Overall
RESIDENT: Top 3 Overall Male & Female LAVA ROCKS (Lavalette) residents
AQUABIKE AWARDS
OVERALL: Top 5 Male & Female
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* NO DRAFTING!!!
* Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
* Split results will be available on website
* No confirmation will be sent, verify entry here
* Race scored by DQ Events
* ALL RACES WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
* Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
* Call 732-644-6504 or email TEAM ZEBRA MULTISPORT at [email protected] for additional information
USAT INFORMATION
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION) [https://www.usatriathlon.org/membership]
* BRONZE: One Day Membership
* SILVER: Annual Membership w/ Benefits
* GOLD: Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits
* PLATINUM: Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits
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.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS! TRANSFERS! OR CREDITS!
Races
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Triathlon
Incl. $13.93 Fee & T Shirt
Sat 31st May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$198.93
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AquaBike
Incl. $11.83 Fee & Tshirt
Sat 31st May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$166.83
-
Triathlon Relay
Incl. $16.73 Fee & Tshirt
Sat 31st May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$241.73
-
Lava Rocks Pre-Race Clinic
Incl. $4.50 Fee
Fri 30th May 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$54.50
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