Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon takes place on Sun, Aug 30, 2026 in New Paltz, United States. The main route is 81.3 km.
- Date
- Sun, Aug 30, 2026
- Start
- New Paltz 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 81.3 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon is an 8-stage point-to-point endurance race featuring 30 miles of cycling, 18.7 miles of trail running, and 2.1 miles of open-water swimming across three mountain lakes.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This multi-sport endurance race demands sustained multi-discipline pacing and smooth transitions across a lengthy 81.3-kilometer course.
Multi-discipline durability
Athletes must transition efficiently across 30 miles of cycling, 18.7 miles of trail running, and 2.1 miles of open-water swimming, requiring broad physical conditioning.
Trail running resilience
The inclusion of 18.7 miles of trail running over mountain terrain demands specific leg durability to handle varied off-road surfaces late in the event.
Open-water navigation
Spanning three separate mountain lakes over 2.1 miles of swimming requires effective sighting and cold-water or open-water pacing strategy.
Due to the extended duration well beyond 2.5 hours, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
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