Races

PLAYTRI - OFFICIAL TRIATHLON STORE OF IRONMAN We bring our expert in-house mechanics and triathletes to IRONMAN® Events and offer the highest quality rentals, repair and maintenance services for you and your bike. From race ready tunes up to complete overhaul packages, we'll keep you riding and racing smooth on the road! We are a full-service shop available onsite to take care of additional services leading up to and on race day.

PLAYTRI - OFFICIAL TRIATHLON STORE OF IRONMAN  We bring our expert in-house mechanics and triathletes to IRONMAN® Events and offer the highest quality rentals, repair and maintenance services for you and your bike. From race ready tunes up to complete overhaul packages, we'll keep you riding and racing smooth on the road! We are a full-service shop available onsite to take care of additional services leading up to and on race day.

ALL 2025 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CLAIM THEIR ENTRY FOR THE 2026 EVENT. DECISIONS MUST BE MADE BY JANUARY 1st, WHEN WE WILL OPEN UP REGISTRATION TO ALL OTHERS.  Let's go for a swim!!!!! Who hasn't driven over the Frederick C Malkus Jr bridge (Choptank River Bridge) on Route 50 and wondered what it would be like to swim from one side to the other? Well if you are one of THOSE folks, this is a race for you.  On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, join us as we navigate the Choptank River,  between the bridges from the Talbot County side to the Sailwinds Park beach access point on the Dorchester County side. This 2.0 mile trip across the Choptank River and will be supported by paddle craft, motor craft and the US Coast Guard.  A portion of the proceeds from this race will go to the Shore Rivers organization (www.shorerivers.org) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED We invite our experienced open water swimmers to come and join us for this journey. Make no mistakes about it, th

Join us for the Run Fur Their Lives 5k Fun Run/Walk to benefit Baywater Animal Rescue!Lace up your sneakers and dash alongside fellow animal lovers, all for a paw-some cause. Every step you take supports our local no-kill mission, to ensure a brighter future for companion animals of the Eastern Shore. Don't miss out on this tail-wagging event – register now and let's race towards a world where every pet finds their forever home!Check-in and bib pickup begins at 7am on Saturday, May 2nd and we will take off at 8am.Participants will receive a giveaway item and finisher medal. Can't join us in person but would still like to support the cause? Register for the virtual option and we will send you your bib and finisher items- just send us an email with your mailing address for your runner's bag! All ages and abilities welcome! This is an UNTIMED FUN RUN/WALK. We will have a clock, but there will be no official results posted. Rain or shine! If you are interested in being a vo

We are BACK for our 18th year as the Six Pillars Century, with a new date. We have been ROCKED by weather the past few years with the first weekend in May, so we are pushing back a week. SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025!!! Save the Date!!!!  We will be on the same great routes as last year, and can't wait to show you all that Dorchester County has to offer. We can't wait to celebrate with you at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh when you are all done for the day! We'll have refreshments and more while you recover your legs! Cycle the scenic back roads of picturesque Blackwater Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County, MD. Choice of three FLAT routes: 37 miles, the famous 56 – mile Eagleman course, or our beautiful 100 – mile century course that takes you through quaint townships along the Chesapeake Bay and back through serene woodlands. Begin your day at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh complementary pastries and more along the shore of the scenic Choptank River, before heading out on 2 wh

We are excited to say that we are returning for our traditional Sunday (Mother's Day) event!!!  The Crab Run consists of a half marathon (13.1 miles) immediately followed by a 5k (3.1 miles) run, all from the grounds of Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh, located at 0 Somerset Avenue, Cambridge. Our half marathon follows the same course as the Eagleman event in June, a perfect opportunity for a preview of the course in cooler temperatures.  This race takes you past the Choptank river at the start before rolling out to the country roads of Dorchester County.  If you are looking for a challenge, why not sign up for the KING CRAB challenge? You must complete the half marathon in under 2 hours to make it in time for the start of the 5k. Do you have what it takes to make the time cut? Packet Pickup Right now the plan is to have Packet pickup on site ONLY, on Sunday morning.   We will be in under the 1st Pavilion at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh (0 Somerset Avenue, Cambridge, MD) and pack

Come take part in a Cambridge tradition, the 2026 Firecracker Kids Triathlon will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Robbins Family YMCA (201 Talbot Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613). This annual event starts at 8am and includes athletes in the 6-7 year old, 8-9 year old, 10-11 year old, 12-13 year old and 14-15 age groups. With a 25 yard (6-7 yoa), 50 yard (8-9 yoa), 100 yard (10-11 yoa), 150 yard (12-13 yoa) and 200 yard (14-15 yoa) pool swim where flotation devices are allowed. All athletes will complete a 2-mile bike ride that also allows for training wheels for your athlete in training! Cap it off with either a .6 mile (6 - 9 age groups) or 1 mile (10 -15 age groups) run. This event is sure to be a MUST DO for your budding triathlete.  With the start of the race at 8am and an expected conclusion time of 11 am, this is a great way to kick off the holiday weekend. And as always, the Firecracker Kids Triathlon is USA Triathlon sanctioned event!