Gloucester Sprint

August 3, 2025 (pending city approval)

A brand new triathlon in Gloucester, MA. This proposed sprint triathlon will take place at Stage Fort Park. Athletes will swim from Half Moon Beach, bike 13.2 miles through Gloucester and then run 3.1 miles. All courses are subject to change as we work with Gloucester to bring this race to life.

2025 Gloucester Sprint

The Gloucester Sprint is a sprint distance triathlon to be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, MA. This race is designed to be an exciting experience for both athletes and spectators.

The triathlon is a terrific race for beginner and seasoned triathletes alike. The 0.25 mile swim takes place in Half Moon Beach, the 13.2-mile bike course is fast & scenic and the 3.1 mile run is all on sidewalks and walking paths offering gorgeous water views and a fantastic finish in Stage Fort Park.

Course Info & Maps

Event Distance and Course Maps:

The Swim: The swim will be 0.25 miles from Half Moon Beach. Other than the Elite waves which will start the race, all other waves will be started following a time trial format with 3 athletes sent into the water every 10 seconds. After exiting the water, athletes will run to transition inside Stage Fort Park.

The Bike: The bike course is fast & spectator friendly. The total bike course length is 13.2 miles. Spectators that position themselves along Hough Ave will have an opportunity to see their favorite athlete 3 times as they ride the course. After completing the bike course athletes will return to Stage Fort Park from the Western Ave entrance and rack their bike in transition. From there they will head out onto the run.

IMPORTANT: As cyclists approach Magnolia Ave there will be a split. The first lap, athletes will turn right onto Magnolia. the 2nd pass, athletes will turn left to return to bike in. More details of this split are to come as we finalize plans with the City of Gloucester.

The Run: The run course is 3.1 miles. This run will take place in and around Stage Fort Park.

Triathlon Event Details

Event Date, Location and Start Time: Race day is Sunday, August 3, 2025 and the location is Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, MA. The race will begin at 7:30AM.

Overview: The Gloucester Sprint consists of a 0.25 mile swim, 13.2 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. The swim is from Half Moon Beach. The bike course is beautiful & fast. The run is on the sidewalks in and around Stage Fort Park.

Categories: Athletes in the triathlon may register for any of the following categories:

Open/Elite (for athletes looking to compete for the overall fastest time in the race)
Age Group
Athena (females, 165+ lbs)
Clydesdales (males, 220+ lbs)
Paratriathlon
Friends, Families & Beginners.
Relay team divisions (all male, all female or mixed).

Athletes who wish to compete to be the overall male or female winner should register for the Open/Elite category.

Age Group categories begin with 19 and under and then follow standard USA Triathlon age breaks in five year increments (e.g. 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.). Your age group is determined by your age on December 31, 2023!

Minimum age is 10 years as of race day, but younger athletes may be accepted if they have demonstrated experience training/racing the distances they plan to race and/or are interested in participating as a member of a relay team. Email Jeff at info@outsiderendurance.com to request permission to register a youth under age 10.

The Friends, Families & Beginners category is for athletes just getting started in triathlon or who prefer to start the triathlon race in the same wave with a friend or family member. Athletes that choose the Families, Friends and Beginners category when registering will be grouped together in the same wave so they can start the swim together. These athletes will receive all timing splits, but are not be eligible for any age group awards.

Swim Caps: All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim. The swim cap color corresponds to the wave each athlete is assigned to.

Timing: All triathletes will receive 6 timing splits: (1) the swim, (2) transition 1, (3) the bike, (4) transition 2, (5) the run and (6) overall.

Minimum Age: Minimum race age is 10; younger athletes will be considered with proven experience training and racing the distances necessary to complete the Splash & Dash. An athletes race age is their age as of 12/31/24.

Awards: Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female triathlon finishers in each Age Group as well as the Athena (females 165+ lbs) and Clydesdale (males 220+ lbs) divisions. All 3 members of the 1st place Mixed, Female and Male relay teams will also receive an award.

USA Triathlon Membership: The Gloucester Sprint is a USAT sanctioned event managed by a USAT certified Race Director. All athletes must (a) present a valid, current USAT Annual Membership Card at registration OR (b) purchase a 1-day USAT license.

Rules: USA Triathlon rules will apply. Please review the rules at www.USATriathlon.org. There will be USAT Officials present at the event. Three areas of common violations are (1) Drafting, (2) Blocking and (3) Centerline. To avoid drafting violations you must stay at least 3 bike lengths behind the competitor in front of you. When attempting to pass you must do so within 15 seconds. Blocking violations are assessed for failing to ride to the right (except when passing). Centerline violations can be avoided by not crossing the yellow centerline of the road. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Chin strap must be buckled at ALL times you are on the bike even in the transition area. Handlebars/aerobars must have bar-end plugs securely inserted into the bar. Taping over bar ends is not permitted. Lack of bar end plugs will result in disqualification.

Registration Fees

In addition to a safe, well-organized and scenic event, your registration fee includes:

race shirt. (Female & unisex)
swim cap
Water bottle wrapped in a cold hand towel at the finish
Finisher medal
Race photos
Post-race food & drink
A chance to win valuable sponsor giveaways

This is a USAT sanctioned event and all participating athletes must have either a valid annual USAT membership OR will be required to purchase one when registering for the race.

Triathlon Individual (Adult):

$125 from opening of registration to 1/1/25
$135 from 1/2/25 to 6/1/25
$145 from 6/2/25 until close of online registration
$155 for “walk-up” registrations during packet pick-up on Saturday, 8/2, 2:30pm-5:00pm or race morning, Sunday, 8/3, 5:30am-6:30am at the race venue.

Aquabike Individual (Adult):

$95 from opening of registration to 1/1/25
$105 from 1/2/25 to 6/1/25
$1115 from 6/2/25 until close of online registration
$125 for “walk-up” registrations during packet pick-up on Saturday, 8/2, 2:30pm-5:00pm or race morning, Sunday, 8/3, 5:30am-6:30am at the race venue.

Triathlon Individual (Youth, Age 10-19):

$95 from opening of registration to 1/1/25
$105 from 1/2/25 to 6/1/25
$115 from 6/2/25 until close of online registration
$125 for “walk-up” registrations during packet pick-up on Saturday, 8/2, 2:30pm-5:00pm or race morning, Sunday, 8/3, 5:30am-6:30am at the race venue.

Triathlon Relay Team:

$165 from opening of registration to 1/1/25
$175 from 1/2/25 to 61/25
$185 from 6/2/25 until close of online registration
$205 for “walk-up” registrations during packet pick-up on Saturday, 8/2, 2:30pm-5:00pm or race morning, Sunday, 8/3, 5:30am-6:30am at the race venue.

Event Schedule

Below is a tentative schedule for the 2025 Gloucester Sprint

Saturday, August 2, 2025

2:30pm-5:00pm: Packet pick-up at the race venue.

Sunday, August 3, 2025 (race day!)

5:30am: Packet pick-up begins at the Stage Fort Park; transition opens and body marking available
6:50am: Pre-race announcements from the Race Director (athletes must be in or near transition to hear pre-race announcements)
7:00am: Packet pick-up concludes
7:00am-7:20am: Swim warm-up
7:30am: First swim wave sent into the water
7:45am: Male athletes in the duathlon start
7:50am: Female athletes in the duathlon start
10:00am (est.): Awards ceremony

NOTE: There will be no bike mechanic on site during packet pick-up hours on Saturday, but tech support will be available on race morning to help with any last minute minor technical issues (e.g. tires needing inflation, quick derailleur adjustment, etc.).

Volunteering

Volunteers:

Do you have family or friends coming to cheer you on? Consider asking them to volunteer! Volunteering makes you a part of the action while cheering on athletes and helping ensure a successful event experience.

For a list of volunteer jobs and to sign up, contact us at info@Outsiderendurance.com.

Event Policies, Cancellation, Refunds, Deferrals & Transfers

Refund Protect: Refund Protect is a program made available by haku, our registration partner, that will protect 100% of your registration investment due to illness (including COVID-19), injury, flight disruption and other reasons based on specific terms and conditions. There is a cost to purchase Refund Protect. Details on this program can be found here.
Refunds: This event is non-refundable. You must purchase refund protect (third-party insurance) to receive a refund. This product is less expensive than our old previous cancellation fee & allows you to have more flexibility to cancel closer to race day.
Deferrals: Athletes may request a deferral of their 2025 Gloucester Sprint entry to the 2026 Gloucester Sprint event up until 5/10/25. Deferral requests must be submitted in writing to info@Outsiderendurance.com. The deferral schedule and deferral fee are as follows:
- Athletes requesting deferral between 1/1/25 & 5/10/25 will pay a $50 deferral fee at the time they defer to the 2026 race. Athletes will then be sent a complimentary registration link for the same category of the 2026 Gloucester Sprint when registration opens. Deferrals will only be granted 1 time per race entry. Athletes may not roll over a deferral beyond the next sequential race.
- No deferrals will be granted after 5/10/25.
Cancellation: If the 2025 Gloucester Sprint is canceled for adverse weather, natural catastrophe or terrorism registered athletes may receive a full or partial refund through our partnership with haku, our registration partner, and their relationship with Adventure Advocates (note: cancellation due to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases are not covered by this policy). Click here for more details on this refund program. Should a partial or full refund not be possible, Outsider Endurance would extend athletes a partial credit towards entry in the 2025 Gloucester Sprint
Course Changes: Event Management reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any portion of a race at any time in the interest of athlete safety or for other reasons beyond our control. No refunds will be issued if changes are made to a race due to these circumstances.
Category Changes: Category change requests (e.g. triathlon to duathlon; Elite/Open to Age Group) must be submitted by Friday, 6/30/25.
Transfers to Other Outsider Endurance Races: Registered athletes that are unable to race may transfer to another 2025 Outsider Endurance race. Transfer requests must be made no later than 6/1/25. If the registration fee for the race transferred to is LESS than the registration fee already paid, the difference in price is forfeited. If the registration fee for the race transferred to is MORE than the registration fee paid you will be required to pay the difference in registration fees. Note that any USAT fees collected during the registration process are transmitted directly to USAT and are, therefore, not refundable by Outsider Endurance (contact USAT for a refund request). Online processing fees are also non-refundable.
The exchange, transfer or sale of entries to other athletes is strictly prohibited.