Sprint Swim:
The 1/3 mile ocean swim will follow a triangle route starting and ending on the beach in front of Wallis Sands State Beach concession stand. For your safety and comfort, wetsuits are highly recommended. Sleeveless wetsuits are permitted. The transition area will be a short run up the beach to the parking lot of the State Beach.

Duathlon Run 1:
The 1 mile out and back run course offers sensational ocean views. The one loop course starts north along the coast on Route 1A then turns around returning south along the coast to the transition area.

Sprint Bike:
The 14.5 mile bike is flat and fast course, traveling north along the seacoast, turning inland for a bit through the Town of Rye then turning back north for a tailwind-aided (keep your fingers crossed!) finish along the coast on Route 1A.

Bike Route Directions:

Turn Right on Route 1A out of Wallis Sands State Beach
Turn Left on Bracket Rd.
Stay right on Bracket Rd. at the first fork
Stay left at the 2nd fork to continue on Bracket Rd.
Turn Right on Wallis Rd.
Cross Sagamore Rd. to continue on Wallis Rd. by the Mobil Station
Continue on Washington Rd. by Rye Junior High School
Turn Left on Central Rd. and stay on Central until it hits the ocean
- Stay right on Central at Locke Rd.
- Stay left on Central at Grove Rd
- Stay right on Central at Cable Rd.
Turn Left on Route 1A at the ocean and return to the Wallis Sands State Beach transition area
This beautiful race along the New Hampshire coast is not to be missed for amazing scenery and a great experience. Athletes rave about the stunning oceanfront views and scenic country roads on the bike and run course. Beginner triathletes will enjoy the flat roads while experienced triathletes will set new PRs! The ocean swim takes place in the Atlantic Ocean off of a beautiful sandy beach. 
The Wallis Sands Triathlon is held at Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, New Hampshire.

Sprint Run:
The 3.2 mile (5K) run course offers sensational ocean views. The one loop course starts north along the coast on Route 1A then turns around at the Odiorne State Park entrance returning south along the coast to the transition area/finish line.

Transition Area
There will be one Transition Area located in the parking lot of Wallis Sands State Park. The transition area will open at 6:15am on race morning and will be closed approximately 20 minutes before the start of the first wave. Only volunteers, staff, and registered athletes are allowed into the Transition Area at any time. You must be bodymarked before entering Transition (relays included), and have a safe, approved helmet and have your bikes inspected for USAT compliance. Once you complete the race, you will not be allowed back into the Transition Area until all of the cyclists are back, the bike time cutoff is reached, or your are notified by race officials.

Finish
The Wallis Sands Triathlon finishes on the grass above the beach overlooking the water. It is a short walk from the transition area and provides spectacular views of the ocean. There is a tent set up for the post-race festivities, which will take place regardless of the weather.

Free parking is available at the Wallis Sands State Beach parking lot. Overflow parking is available on the street 1/4 mile north of the Wallis Sands Beach parking lot and 1/2 mile south of Wallis Sands Beach parking lot where the street signs allow for parking. All athletes should be parked no later than 7:00 am. Friends and family coming to watch the race should be parked by 7:00 am to avoid any delays. Please make sure to follow posted street parking signs–if you park on a street that says “No Parking” you may be towed.

Wallis Sands State Beach:
• 1027 Ocean Blvd
• Rye, NH
• 03870
• Map & Directions

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2011 Results at: usatriathlon.org - (9-18-2011)

2010 Results at TriFind: Overall / Age Group / USAT - 9-26-2010