Second Beach Sprint Triathlon
About this race
Round out the summer with one last coastal challenge.
The Second Beach Sprint Triathlon is a late-season race set entirely within some of Aquidneck Island’s most scenic and protected landscapes. Designed to be welcoming for first-time triathletes while still offering a rewarding course for experienced racers, this sprint is the perfect way to close out your summer of training.
The Course:
Swim
The race begins with an open-ocean swim off iconic Second Beach. Athletes will experience true coastal conditions in a clearly marked course with excellent sightlines and shoreline support.
Bike
The bike leg rolls through the scenic farmland of Middletown, featuring quiet roads, open views, and gentle elevation changes that reward steady effort without being overly technical.
Run
The run is the signature piece of the race, taking athletes out toward Sachuest Point and looping around the reservoir near Third Beach and Hanging Rock Road. This section winds entirely through protected nature preserve areas, offering a rare and beautiful racing environment surrounded by open land, water, and coastal views.
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Second Beach Sprint Triathlon (Individual)
Second Beach Sprint Triathlon (Relay Team)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Middletown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 7:00 PM local time (EDT) in Middletown on September 12, 2026 — 12h 37m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Second Beach Sprint Triathlon
309 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Second Beach Sprint Triathlon (Individual)
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Jakoboski | 53:14 | 3:33 /mi |
| 2 | Jack McGreen | 54:18 | 3:37 /mi |
| 3 | James McClaren | 56:02 | 3:44 /mi |
| 4 | John Cronin | 56:22 | 3:45 /mi |
| 5 | Justin Hayes | 59:25 | 3:58 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Middletown events
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