Stafford Race for HOPE Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike #

ABOUT THE RACE

Trident Multisport was established in 2012 with the idea of bringing quality multisport events to our local area and has worked hand and hand with DQ Events and their staff for over the last 11 years. We have established some high quality, fun, safe events that include the Phoenix Sprint, the Survival of the Mills, and the Brookville Olympic/Sprint.

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

• Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
• Required: Proof of ID 
• Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID 
• Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan 

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 7:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at Manahawkin Lake Park III, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

SWAG

T-Shirts to first 200 entries
Custom Finishers Medal to all multisport finishers

ITINERARY

Saturday

NO Pre-Race packet pickup. Please arrive with enough time race morning to get packet.

Sunday

5:30 - 6:50 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration both paper (cash only) and online if available (prices increased)
6:45 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race
7:00 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
9:30 am - Post-Race Party, Refreshments, & Awards Ceremony at ManaFirkin Brewing Co.

POST-RACE PARTY & AWARDS CEREMONY

9:30 am - There will be a party & awards ceremony at ManaFirkin Brewing Co. with drink specials. Food/ snacks will also be provided. The brewery is less than one mile from the Race Site. Manafirkin has a large outdoor area where the awards and food will be. Directions: ManaFirkin Brewing Co. 450 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 

DISTANCES

Stafford Township is located just minutes from beautiful Long Beach Island. Come down, race, and enjoy a nice weekend on the white sandy beaches of LBI before summer gets into full swing. The Stafford Race course is flat and fast. The swim is in a deep fresh water lake. The bike course will be fast and is freshly paved and smooth (when the bridge construction is complete, we hope to add it back to the bike course). The run takes you along the lake road through the quiet neighborhood of Deer Lake Park. The run is an out and back course so you can keep an eye on and track down your competition. You don't want to miss this event.

Triathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim, 12 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Duathlon Distances

2 mile Run, 12 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Aquabike Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 12 mile Bike

AWARDS

No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.

Triathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, or Athena Open division.

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, & Co-Ed Relay

Duathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**
** If there are less than 50 registrants as of May 14, age groups will be in 10-year increments

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, or Athena Open division.

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, & Co-Ed Relay

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**
** If there are less than 35 registrants as of May 14, there will only be overall awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
• Split results will be available on website on race day
• Race scored by DQ Events
• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
• All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
• Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.

Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.

Common Rules and Information

• ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
• Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
• You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
• Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
• No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
• Headphones are prohibited
• No riding in transition at any time
• Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
• Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.