1/2 mile swim, 11.4 mile bike, 3.2 mile run. The Niantic Bay Triathlon is a flat, sprint distance race.
Swim a rectangular course around buoys in the Niantic Bay – a calm, salt water bay with no waves and little current. The swim is a point-to-point course, beginning and ending on sandy beaches.
Bike an 11.4 mile loop through the village of Niantic and rural sections of East Lyme with long straight-aways along flat, sea level roads. Popular with experienced riders and beginners, the course is well-monitored by police and volunteers.
Run 3.2 miles through the beach community of Niantic along the oceanfront with a spectacular beach finish to cap off a perfect race.