The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing
The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing is a triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, running, and swimrun race on August 21–22, 2026 in Rochester, NY, with entry fees from $25 to $170.
- Date
- August 21–22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$170
- Sports
- TriathlonAquabikeDuathlonRunningSwimRun
From the Organizer
Since 2010, the Rochester Triathlon (aka The ROC) is a late summer classic organized by the Rochester Area Triathletes (aka RATs) and held at Durand-Eastman Beach in Irondequoit, NY on Saturday August 22, 2026. The ROC features a shallow open-water swim, closed-to-traffic, super-fast, bike course, and a picturesque run along Lake Ontario and Seabreeze shorelines to the roaring crowds lining the pathway.
The ROC is a USAT-sanctioned event offering qualifying slots for the National Championships for all Sprint and Intermediate distances in the following divisions:
- High School: Male and Females still in school (Sprint distance only)
- Age Group: Every 5 years (Sprint and Intermediate Triathlon)
- Athena / Clydesdale: Athenas are females above 165lbs, Clydesdales are males above 225lbs (Sprint distance only)
- Duathlon: Male and Female Top (No Age Groups)
- AquaBike: Male and Female Top 3 (No Age Groups)
- 5K Run: Male and Female Top 3 (No Age Groups)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Webster 2 Ne, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, NY
Population
209,720
as of 2023
City Elevation
430 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
30
Days to train
- Race
- The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing
- Date
- August 21–22, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Aquabike
A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
SwimRun
A continuous race alternating open-water swimming and running across a series of segments. Distances, format, and legs vary by event.
Coming Up
More Triathlon races near Rochester, NY
Gillie Girl Sprint Triathlon
Sprint · From $95 · Gillie Lake at Veteran's Memorial Park
67 miles away
Perinton Youth Triathlon presented by Towpath Bike
Sprint · From $34 · Perinton Community Center
13 miles away
Summer Sizzler
From $100 · Beaver Island State Park
71 miles away
Howl on the Niagara
From $40 · 2136 W Oakfield Rd
73 miles away
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Make it a Racecation
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The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing
Aug 21, 2026