New England Women's Gravel Multisport Festival

The New England Women's Gravel Multisport Festival is a chance to come together and enjoy a day and celebrate the end of the multisport season in beautiful Pawtuckaway State Park. Participate in the individual triathlon, duathlon or aquabike, or grab a friend or two and do the event as a relay! Stay afterward to enjoy a celebration with snacks and a raffle for some great prizes! The event is presented by SHEcoast Multisport, and it is open to any person who identifies as a woman including cis, trans, non-binary, or any significantly female-identifying persons. A bike course preview ride will be hosted on Sunday, 9/24/23 at 8 am. Please select this option at registration if you would like to attend.Thank you to Major Sponsor Core Orthopedics and Sports Med, Roots Integrative Therapies and the Athletic Performance Center of Exeter Hospital for partnering on this event!
Please note that this is not a race and there will not be chip timing or race numbers, nor will there be awards based on placement/finish times. This festival is an opportunity to enjoy a fun multisport event in a beautiful park area surrounded by supportive friends - new and old. If you would like to record your time, please bring your own watches/computers. Transition area will be in the parking lot near the beach at or near your car. While we will have volunteers in the area, each participant is responsible for their own items and the event management is not responsible for the loss of any items. Please plan for a way to secure your valuables, including your bike, while you are out on the course.Interested in volunteering? Email anne@triityourway.com for more info!
Options for registration: Triathlon: Swim 0.3 miles/Bike 6.2 or 15.5 miles/Run 3 milesDuathlon: Run 1.5 miles/Bike 6.2 or 15.5 miles/Run 3 milesAquabike: Swim 0.3 miles/Bike 6.2 or 15.5 milesRelay: Grab a friend or 2 and complete the duathlon or triathlon as a team!Registration cost schedule: Registration cost includes ONE entry to the state park for the participant ONLY. If you bring family/friends/spectators, they will need to pay their admission to the park separately.Registration will close at 5 pm on Friday, 9/29/23. There will be NO day of registration.Please note: each relay member will pay their own individual fee, which includes admission to the state park for each relay member.07/16/2023 - 09/01/2023Individual Triathlon/Duathlon: $75Individual Aquabike: $65Relay Triathlon/Duathlon: $40 per person09/02/2023 - 09/15/2023Individual Triathlon/Duathlon: $85Individual Aquabike: $75Relay Triathlon/Duathlon: $45 per person09/16/2023 - 09/29/2023Individual Triathlon/Duathlon: $95Individual Aquabike: $85Relay Triathlon/Duathlon: $55 per person
Courses: All courses are open to the public, please respect others that you see out on the course.
Swim Course: A personal swim buoy like THIS ONE is required for this event! Please purchase one well before the event to ensure you are able to participate in the swim leg. If you do not have a swim buoy at the start, you will be asked to change to the duathlon.The swim course is an out and back in Pawtuckaway lake, supported by lifeguards and volunteers on paddleboards.Bike Course: Helmets are required for the bike course. Bright clothing and front and rear lights are strongly encouraged. There will be no aid stations on the bike courses, so please plan to bring your hydration and nutrition with you.
We have 2 options for bike courses - please select the option that you plan to do (or your relay partner plans to do) while registering.6.2 mile course: The entirety of the 6 mile bike course is within the park on a mix of park road, trail and gravel road. The trail will be a rolling trail with a couple of punchy climbs and fast descents and has some technical areas with rocks and roots. This is a great option for someone newer to gravel riding, or who would prefer a shorter course with less elevation. A gravel, mountain or hybrid bike that can handle trails is required to participate! An aid station will be set up in the transition area. Please plan to carry your hydration/nutrition with you if needed out on the course.6.2 Mile Course: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/183513019?fbclid=IwAR0KLmjZJWTibDtq1lLITOIwl_si3MAV4B_kZd4960fNZQuBmRlnsEms1h815.5 mile course: A challenging course with ~1050 ft of elevation. 9 miles of the 15.5 mile bike are on quiet, public roads, and will be a mix of gravel and road. 6.2 miles of the course is within the park on a mix of park road, trail and gravel road (the 6.2 mile course described above).  A gravel, mountain or hybrid bike that can handle trails is required to participate! This is a great course for someone more experience with gravel riding, and who wants a challenging course. Please note that gravel/trail riding is significantly slower than road riding, so plan your time/nutrition accordingly! An aid station will be set up in the transition area. Please plan to carry your hydration/nutrition with you if needed out on the course.15.5 Mile Course: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/183513118?fbclid=IwAR0BsAn736EgHO0OUcqCUZqojM-9g1NaqW6NQgSFO0vKvPkpVHv0ec4bfp0
Run Courses: Trail running shoes are suggested for this event.The 1.5 mile run for the duathlon and the 3 mile run for the triathlon and duathlon will be on a mix of park roads (paved and gravel) and rolling trail. An aid station will be set up in the transition area. Please plan to carry your hydration/nutrition with you if needed out on the course.Event Day Schedule:6:45 am: Check-in opens (there will be no day of registration)7:15 am: Announcements and sponsor welcome7:30 am: Raffle! sponsored by Core Orthopedics & Sports Med - prizes from our sponsors including Roots Integrative Therapies, The Athletic Performance Center, Gus' Bike Shop, Sweat Threadz, Bambu Werx, Kaha Coffee, Tailwind and More!7:40 am: Course overview, announcements7:50 am: Group warmup, led by the Athletic Performance Center8 am: Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon begin for all participants10-11 am: Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon wrap up - participants enjoy post race snacks and celebration & raffle for registered participants. Post race massage/manual therapy with Roots Integrative Therapies.11 am: Event and course close downParticipants are welcome to stay in the park afterward and enjoy more time at beautiful Pawtuckaway State Park and Beach.
Cancellation/Refund policiesDue to the up front costs of putting on this event, we will not be able to provide full refunds under any circumstances. In the event this festival is cancelled by event organizers due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Event Management, a partial refund of 50% will be given to participants.
Course Modifications and schedule changes on event day: Event Management reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, alter, cancel or eliminate any portion of the course at any time in the interest of athlete safety or for other reasons beyond our control. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances.
Refunds/Deferrals: We understand life happens and things may come up. A partial refund of 50% will be given if the participant cancels by 11:59 pm on 09/01/23. Cancellations on or after 09/02/23 cannot be refunded. Transfers to another athlete may be made on a case by case basis by emailing anne@triityourway no later than 09/25/23. Transfers will incur a transaction fee to cover runsignup fees. In the case of event cancellation due to public safety, inclement weather or some other unforeseen circumstance, the event will follow the above cancellation policy of 50%.Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to complete the event within a certain time to participate?We have a 3 hour time limit to complete the event. You may stay in the park afterward, but all support and directional aids on the course will be removed after the 3 hour time limit. Please note that gravel and trail riding and running tend to be quite a bit slower than riding and running on the road. While we have left extra time to account for this, we are offering a 6 mile bike route to accommodate those who are new to riding off road or who are concerned about finishing within the time limit.
Will the course be available to view before the event?Yes - GPX files, as well as turn by turn directions will be posted for all bike and run legs. A course preview for the bike courses is scheduled for Sunday, September 24th at 8 am. You can select this add on at registration.