2019 Block Island Triathlon ~ Results
Events
| Sprint Triathlon : |
| Triathlon : Swim ¼ Mile, Bike 12 Miles, Run 4 Miles |
- Race Date: Saturday, August 3, 2019
- Location:Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion
- Address: 7 Corn Neck Rd
- City/State/Zip:Block Island, Rhode Island 02807
- Country: USA
• The islands largest and most popular race begins with a 1/4 mile open water ocean swim; followed by 12 miles of biking over rolling hills with breathtaking views of the island. The last stretch is a 4 mile run on beautiful Cresent Beach.
• There is a 6:00am boat departing Point Judith race morning. If you aren't on the island Friday night, you will be required to take this boat. Please don't forget to buy a ticket for your bike. If you plan on being on island Friday night, make reservations now. If the ferry is cancelled race day, or there is severe weather; the race will be cancelled. Race fee is non-refundable. Roads are not closed during the bike portion.
• To purchase Ferry Tickets, visit: blockislandferry.com
Helmets for the bike portion of the race are MANDATORY!!!!
Anyone not wearing a helmet for ANY portion of the bike segment will be disqualified!!!
There will be NO day of registration. The last day to register for this event will be in person Friday August 2nd from 4 to 6 p.m
Packet pickup will be held from 4 to 6 Friday August 2nd and on Saturday August 3rd from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at Fred Benson Town Beach
Course Information:
Race Course: 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 4 mile run
• The start is at Fred Benson town beach - you will enter the water and swim 14 mile around buoys.
• Swimmers will exit the water and run to the bike transition in the front of the beach pavilion.
• The 12 mile bike consists of two laps which take you out around the west side of the island and back to the pavilion- please be aware of traffic - there are no marshals.
• Bikers will return to the pavilion and begin the 4 mile run to the end of Surf Beach and back up to the end of Mansion Beach. Runners will head back to Town Beach to the finish line.
• There are three water stops on the beach run- town beach (there and back), Surf Hotel turn around point, and the Mansion Beach turn around point.
• A water stop is available at all transition points.
• Fresh fruit and water will be provided at the finish.
• Participants are responsible for all items left at the bike transition.
• Helmets are required.
Directions:
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET TO THE ISLAND:
• Look for the triathlon signs as you get off the ferry and follow them to check-in at Fred Benson Town Beach.
• The town beach is located on Corn Neck Road.
• Take a right as you get off the boat and follow the road down to the four way stop.
• Take a right at the stop sign onto Corn Neck Road and follow about 3/4 mile. This is where you will leave your bike, check-in, and get your t-shirt and number.
• Anyone who wishes to volunteer please call ahead of time
Other Info:
2019 Results:
Previous Results:
2018 Results at plattsys.com: Overall / Age Group
2017 Results at plattsys.com: Overall / Age Group
2016 Results at plattsys.com: Overall / Age Group
2015 Results at plattsys.com: Overall / Age Group
2014 Results at: plattsys.com
2013 Results at: plattsys.com
2012 Results at: plattsys.com
2011 Results at: plattsys.com
2010 Results at: plattsys.com
2009 Results at: plattsys.com
2008 Results: Race Cancelled
2007 Results at: athlinks.com
2006 Results at: athlinks.com
2005 Results at: athlinks.com
2004 Results at: TriFind
2003 Results at: TriFind
2002 Results at: TriFind
2001 Results: not available ???
2000 Results at: ResultSafe
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