The ROC Triathlon
When is The ROC Triathlon?
The ROC Triathlon takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026 in Rochester, NY.
What distances does The ROC Triathlon offer?
The ROC Triathlon offers 8 events: Kids Splash-n-Dash, 5K Run, Sprint Triathlon, High School Sprint Triathlon, Athena / Clydesdale Sprint Triathlon, Intermediate AquaBike, Sprint Duathlon, Intermediate Triathlon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Splash-n-Dash 50 spots left | 3.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K Run | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Sprint Triathlon | 16.0 mi | $130.00 | Register |
| High School Sprint Triathlon 50 spots left | 16.0 mi | $75.00 | Register |
| Athena / Clydesdale Sprint Triathlon 50 spots left | 16.0 mi | $130.00 | Register |
| Intermediate AquaBike 50 spots left | 25.0 mi | $160.00 | Register |
| Sprint Duathlon 50 spots left | 27.0 km | $130.00 | Register |
| Intermediate Triathlon | 32.0 mi | $150.00 | Register |
How much does The ROC Triathlon cost?
Registration for The ROC Triathlon starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The ROC Triathlon held?
The ROC Triathlon is held in Rochester, NY at 1303 Lake Shore Blvd.
About The ROC Triathlon
Since 2010, the Rochester Triathlon (aka The ROC) is a late summer classic organized by the Rochester Area Triathletes (aka RATs) and held at Durand-Eastman Beach in Irondequoit, NY on Saturday August 22, 2026. The ROC features a shallow open-water swim, closed-to-traffic, super-fast, bike course, and a picturesque run along Lake Ontario and Seabreeze shorelines to the roaring crowds lining the pathway.
The ROC is a USAT-sanctioned event offering qualifying slots for the National Championships for all Sprint and Intermediate distances in the following divisions:
- High School: Male and Females still in school (Sprint distance only)
- Age Group: Every 5 years (Sprint and Intermediate Triathlon)
- Athena / Clydesdale: Athenas are females above 165lbs, Clydesdales are males above 225lbs (Sprint distance only)
- Duathlon: Male and Female Top (No Age Groups)
- AquaBike: Male and Female Top 3 (No Age Groups)
- 5K Run: Male and Female Top 3 (No Age Groups)