Race Information:
Join the Maryland Triathlon Club on Sunday, May 1 for the Terrapin Triathlon & 5K! Race the triathlon by yourself, sign up for a triathlon relay, or run the 5K. We welcome athletes of all levels; beginners can take advantage of the pool swim and looped bike course, while veterans can use the race as a tune-up for the upcoming season. Take advantage of the only triathlon hosted on the University of Maryland campus and sign up today!
If you are not interested in racing but want to participate, please sign up to be a volunteer! More information about volunteering will be made available closer to race day.
If you are not interested in racing but want to participate, please sign up to be a volunteer! More information about volunteering will be made available closer to race day.
2022 Race Registration is open!
Race Location:
Eppley Recreation Center
University of Maryland, College Park
4128 Valley Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Race day parking: Terrapin Trail Garage, Stadium Drive Garage (directions)
University of Maryland, College Park
4128 Valley Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Race day parking: Terrapin Trail Garage, Stadium Drive Garage (directions)
Packet pickup:
- Friday, April 29
- Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
- Location: TBD
- Sunday, May 1 (race day pickup)
- Time: 5:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Location: Eppley Recreation Center
Athlete Guide:
The 2022 Athlete Information Guide can be found at this link.
Race Day Schedule:
Race date: Sunday, May 1, 2022
5:30 a.m.: Transition opens
5:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Race day packet pickup
6:45 a.m.: Race briefing (Location: pool deck)
7:00 a.m.: First swimmer enters the water
8:00 a.m: 5K start
8:30 a.m.: Final swimmer enters water
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Post-race party
10:00 a.m.: Awards ceremony
5:30 a.m.: Transition opens
5:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Race day packet pickup
6:45 a.m.: Race briefing (Location: pool deck)
7:00 a.m.: First swimmer enters the water
8:00 a.m: 5K start
8:30 a.m.: Final swimmer enters water
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Post-race party
10:00 a.m.: Awards ceremony
Course Information:
The 2022 Terrapin Triathlon & 5K will take place on and around the University of Maryland campus in College Park, MD.
Swim: 400 meters
Run: 5K on trails and sidewalks
Swim: 400 meters
- Pool swim
- Time trial start (one racer starts every 10 seconds)
Run: 5K on trails and sidewalks
Results:
Results will be published here following the event.
Course Maps:
Swim Course
Bike Course
The bike is a three-loop course, totaling 8.3 miles. After your first and second loops, you will be directed to continue on the course (continue on Regents Drive). After your third loop, you will be directed to return to the transition area (turn in Wellness Way).
The bike is a three-loop course, totaling 8.3 miles. After your first and second loops, you will be directed to continue on the course (continue on Regents Drive). After your third loop, you will be directed to return to the transition area (turn in Wellness Way).
Run Course
The run is an out-and-back course on the Paint Branch Trail, adjacent to campus; the finish line is in front of the Eppley Recreation Center.
The run is an out-and-back course on the Paint Branch Trail, adjacent to campus; the finish line is in front of the Eppley Recreation Center.
Awards:
Top 3 Overall (male and female) Triathlon
Winner of each relay category (male, female, co-ed)
Winner of each Age Group (male and female) Triathlon
(14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+)
Winner of each relay category (male, female, co-ed)
Winner of each Age Group (male and female) Triathlon
(14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+)
Sponsors:
Special thanks to the Pepsi Enhancement Fund for a generous grant supporting the Terrapin Triathlon & 5K!
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2022 Terrapin Triathlon & 5k please email umdterrtri@gmail.com and we will get back to you promptly!
Race timing provided by Racine Sports. Thank you so much!
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