Sea to Summit is not your traditional triathlon. This is an amazing day: combining the elements of a long-distance triathlon with the challenges of an adventure race. This largely self-supported event consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 95-mile bike ride, and a strenuous 5.5-mile run/climb up the tallest mountain in the Northeast U.S. The 2026 race starts at 5:30 am, Saturday July 25 in the coastal village of South Berwick, Maine and ends atop Mt. Washington within the White Mountains of New Hampshire. You'll be ready for that post-race dinner! Qualifications: We must place strict qualification restrictions to be sure all athletes finish safely during daylight. For age group athletes, required is the completion of either: - a 140.6 (“Ironman”) triathlon in 14:15 or less - or a 70.3 distance triathlon in 6:15 or less Additionally, all age-group athletes must have ranked in the top 75% of their age group in their qualifying race. Your qualifying race must have been held after Jan. 1, 2021. At
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to South Berwick, ME.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
