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Newport Sprint Triathlon

location_city Newport

location_on Rhode Island

flag United States

calendar_today 14 Jun, 2026

kayaking Multisports

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About the Event

Experience Newport like never before at the Newport Sprint Triathlon! Join us for an unforgettable race featuring some of the most iconic scenery in coastal Rhode Island. Athletes will start with a protected swim inside the calm cove beside the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, followed by a stunning bike ride along the world-famous Ocean Drive. Finish strong with a unique run course that brings you inside the historic walls of Fort Adams and around its beautiful waterfront grounds.

Perfect for both first-timers and seasoned triathletes, this course delivers fast racing, ocean views, and Newport’s unmatched early-summer energy.

Course Overview:

Swim: A sheltered, beginner-friendly swim inside the Fort Adams cove beside the Oliver Hazard Perry tall ship.
Bike: A beautiful and rolling loop on Ocean Drive with nonstop ocean vistas and coastal landmarks.
Run: A scenic and historic tour through Fort Adams State Park, including stretches inside the fort itself.
Come race, explore, and enjoy a classic Newport morning at one of New England’s most unique sprint triathlons!

 

Races Offered

Newport Sprint Triathlon

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 15 Miles

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

07:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Newport.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 16.4° / 21.6°
wb_sunny 14.7° / 21.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.1 /
water_drop 79.1%

About Newport

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Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000 (2020), this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

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