Sunset Lake Triathlon # 2026 — Bridgeton, NJ

Come join us as we bring back a classic race to Sunset Lake. This race was a staple of the South Jersey triathlon scene for many years. Maybe you participated in this event in the past or maybe you always wanted to but didn't get a chance. Either way you won't want to miss out on this race. The swim and run portions of this event take place in and around Bridgeton Park and the Cohanzick Zoo on paved trails and closed roads. The bike portion takes place on scenic country roads. The bike course is heavily monitored by police and will be on partially closed with only limited local traffic. The run course is on paved trails and closed roads. **Not a triathlete but enjoy cycling? This event has a bike only option** New For 2026 The Olympic Swim will be one loop which will allow us to get everyone in the water sooner. We also have new paved trails around the park for the run. ***PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING IS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL WHICH IS ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE RACE SITE THE ADDRESS IS 51 West Ave N, Bridgeton, NJ 08302** We are excited to announce that we will have Gradient Bike Shop on site. Gradient Bike Shop is a mobile bike shop and they will be at our events offering their services as bike mechanic to you free of charge. We will have NovaCare Rehabilitation on site offering pre and postrace stretching and massages. This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge. You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2024 and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points. To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race! To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race! Please click the links above to learn more. DISTANCES Triathlon Distances Sprint: 1/4 Mile Swim , 13 mile Bike, & 5k run Olympic: 1500 Meter Swim, 26 Mile Bike & 10k Run (2 Loops) Duathlon Distances 2 mile Run, 13 Mile Bike, & 5k Run Aquabike Distances 1/4 mile Swim & 13 mile Bike Swim/Run Distances 1/4 mile Swim & 5k Run Bike Only 26 mile Time Trial Start AWARDS No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc. Triathlon Awards & Divisions Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division * You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division. Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team Duathlon Awards & Divisions Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over** If there are less than 50 registrants as of June 22, age groups will be in 10-year increments Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division * You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division. Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team Aquabike Awards Overall: Top 5 Male & Female Overall Individual Race Day Schedule 6:00 am - Parking opens (parking is at the high school about 1/2 mile from transition) 51 West Ave N, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 6:30am - Packet Pickup opens 7:50am - Pre Race meeting 8:00am - Race Starts USAT INFORMATION This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. Membership Types (click for more information) Bronze : One Day Membership Silver : Annual Membership w/ Benefits Gold : Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits Platinum : Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits Common Rules and Information ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS! Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event. You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for