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TOUGHMAN 2026 Athlete Guide

The TOUGHMAN 2026 Athlete Guide is now available, containing essential race day information and rules. Since there will be no pre-race briefings to keep on schedule, this guide serves as your briefing. Please note, TOUGHMAN is an all-weather event—be prepared for rain or shine.
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Schedule

Friday, September 11

Location: Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Packet Pickup for All Races
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: TOUGHMAN Store is Open

 

Saturday, September 12

Location: Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
7:00 am – 8:30 am:  TOUGHKids Packet Pick-Up Only
8:00 am – 4:00 pm: TOUGHMAN Store is Open
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Packet Pickup for TOUGHMAN Olympic and TOUGHMAN Half

Sunday, September 13

Location: Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
5:00 am – 6:30 am: VIP Race Day Packet Pickup Only
5:00 am – 6:45 am: Transition Open and Body Marking
6:20 am – 6:45 am: Swim Warm-Up Allowed
6:45 am: Opening Ceremonies on the Beach. Please note: Main entrance closed to traffic; enter via Route 106.
6:45 am – 1:00 pm: Transition Closes — All athletes head to the beach (Transition will reopen after last runner leaves)
7:00 am – 10:30 am: Park closed to traffic
Please note: Lake Welch Parkway will be closed to traffic; enter via Route 106.
7:00 am: Olympic Triathlon and Olympic AquaBike Start
7:15 am: Olympic Duathlon Bike Start (Time Trial Format — 3 riders every 5 seconds)
7:30 am: TOUGHMAN Half Triathlon and Aquabike Race Begins
7:50 am: TOUGHMAN Half Duathlon Bike Start
(Time Trial Format — 3 riders every 5 seconds)
10:30 am: Olympic Tri Post Race Food
11:00 am: TOUGHMAN Olympic Awards Ceremony Begins
11:00 am: Transition Open for Bike Removal ONLY (No earlier)
8:00 am – 3:00 pm: Race Vendor Expo Open
11:15 am: Half Male Winner Expected
11:50 am: Half Female Winner Expected
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm: TOUGHMAN Half Post-Race Food
1:00 pm: TOUGHMAN Half Awards Ceremony Begins
3:30 pm: Race Ends
4:00 pm: Festivities Conclude

Races Distances

Each race will have open racking. For Aquabike your FINISH time will be calculated as the time when you CROSS into T2, BUT we encourage you to leave the transition area and come down the Finish Chute so that our announcer can announce your name and you can get a Finishers photo post race. This is where we can cheer for your accomplishment.

Olympic Races

Sunday, September 13
Lake Welch Beach
Stony Point, NY

TOUGHMAN Olympic Triathlon
Swim 1.5km, Bike 40km, Run 10km
TOUGHMAN Olympic Aquabike
Swim 1.5km, Bike 40km
Walk 100 yards through finish chute to be awarded your metal.
TOUGHMAN Olympic Duathlon
Bike 40km, Run 10km
TOUGHMAN Olympic Relay
Swim 1.5km, Bike 40km, Run 10km

Collegiate Races

Sunday, September 13
Lake Welch Beach
Stony Point, NY

TOUGHMAN Collegiate Triathlon
Swim 1.5km, Bike 40km, Run 10km
TOUGHMAN Collegiate Duathlon
Bike 40km, Run 10km
TOUGHMAN Collegiate Aquabike
Swim 1.5km, Bike 40km
TOUGHMAN Collegiate Relay
Swim 1.5km, Bike 40km, Run 10km

Long Course Races

Sunday, September 13
Lake Welch Beach
Stony Point, NY

TOUGHMAN Long Course Duathlon
Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles
TOUGHMAN Long Course Triathlon
Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles
TOUGHMAN Long Course Aquabike
Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56.1 miles, Walk 100 yards through finish chute to be awarded your metal.

Packet Pick-up

Friday, 9/11:

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Packet Pickup for ALL RACES
Location: Registration Tent, Lake Welch, Harriman State Park

Saturday, 9/12:

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Packet Pickup for TOUGHMAN Olympic and TOUGHMAN Half
Location: Registration Tent, Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
Please note: Absolutely no swimming will be allowed on Saturday at the race site, as the course is being set up.

Sunday, 9/13

5:00 am – 6:30 am: VIP Race Day Packet Pickup ONLY
Location: Registration Tent, Lake Welch, Harriman State Park

Important Packet Pickup Information:

  • You must pick up your own packet – NO ONE ELSE can pick it up for you.
  • You need a PHOTO ID to collect your packet. If you are a USA Triathlon member, you must bring your membership card or show it on your phone. If your card is lost or expired, bring a copy or renewal receipt from usatriathlon.org.
  • Relay teams do not have to pick up packets together. The team captain cannot pick up packets for the entire team. Each team member must pick up their own packet.
  • Wristbands must be worn from the time you pick up your packet until after the race is over. No exceptions.

Additional Info: We will gladly exchange your T-shirt size after the race on Sunday. Please stop by the Registration Tent with your current shirt for exchange.

Race Packet

Enclosed in each athlete’s packet

  • Assigned Swim Cap: no substitutions / color changes.
  • Bike Frame #
  • Helmet #
  • Disposable Chip
  • Wristband
  • Long Sleeve Shirt

The wristband grants you

  • Access in/out of Transition Area
  • 21+ Beer Garden (For Sunday ONLY)
  • To race on the course (swim/bike/run)
  • Receive an Award

Race Day Marking

  • Skin (body marking)
  • Bike frame & Bike helmet
  • Front of run shirt /Race belt with Bib (not back); Bib # has a medical alert form on the back for you to complete.

Post Race Food: Your racing bib has a tear off for the post-race food to be redeemed at the bbq area.

Safety Pins: Pins are available at Packet Pick-up in the event you need them, but are not inside your packet.

Race Day Checklist

Transition Area

  • Bag or backpack
  • Energy source
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra water bottle
  • Extra Towel
  • Safety Pins
  • Jacket / Sweatshirt
  • Post Race Clothes
  • Cell phone
  • Small amount of cash
  • Car key
  • Proper psi in bike tires
  • Spare tube, CO2 cartridges and inflater
  • Tire wrenches
  • Water bottle and energy drink
  • Energy source / Salt Tablets
  • Sunglasses

Swim

  • Timing Chip
  • Swimsuit
  • Body Glide
  • Wetsuit
  • Goggles
  • Goggles Defogger
  • TOUGHMAN Swimcap
  • Towel
  • Squirt Water Bottle
  • Small Tub for Water

Lost and Found

TOUGHMAN Triathlon is not responsible for lost or stolen items. We will offer a lost and found box for items turned in at the Registration Tent.

bIKE

  • Bike
  • Bar ends plugged
  • Bike computer re-set
  • Bike number affixed
  • Bike Shorts
  • Bike Shirt
  • Bike Helmet
  • Bike Pump

Run

  • Running Shoes
  • Running Shorts
  • Running Shirt
  • Running Socks
  • Visor / Hat
  • Lubricant in heel or toe
  • Race number
  • Energy source for run

Transition Area

  • Transition closed from 9:00am–11:30am on Saturday and 6:45am-1:00pm on Sunday.
  • Open Racking
  • Extra equipment is not allowed in transition (e.g. bike trainer)
  • Check bike, pump tires. Mechanics will be available Sunday only next to the transition
  • Bike must have a BIKE FRAME NUMBER attached in order to enter transition
  • Spectators are NOT allowed in the transition area

TOUGHMAN Store

  • 9/11 Friday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
  • 9/12 Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
  • 9/13 Sunday: 6:00am – 3:00pm
  • Products will be available to purchase, view or sample (bring cash and credit card)
  • TOUGHMAN Shop will have adult and children’s apparel as well as cowbells and accessories.
  • Look for “Make-a-Sign” tent at the Expo where your family can make signs to cheer on race day.

Swim

Sunday, September 13 - Olympic Swim

Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
5:00am: Transition opens. Rack bikes.
6:30am: Head to the beach.
6:45am: Transition Closes.
6:45am: Opening Ceremony begins
7:00am: Olympic Swim Start (8 Waves, 1st and 2nd waves are College)

  • Guests can be with you on the beach for ceremony, but not in the swim corrals.
  • Swim start is a land start.
  • Freshwater swim with current to bring you into shore.
  • Turnaround will be marked by a GREEN buoys is for the Olympic Swim.
  • Paddle boards, jet ski, kayakers and a marine patrol boat in water for assistance/guidance/emergency.
  • If you have problems in the swim, call to a kayaker who will get you to a boat (you will DQ if taken aboard), but not DQ if you just hold on, to catch your breath.
  • Swim finish marked by a huge TOUGHMAN inflatable arch and ambulance flashing lights.
  • LABEL YOUR WETSUIT WITH YOUR NAME before Race Day. Black wetsuits all look alike in transition.
  • Swim cut off is 1 hour 10 mins for the Olympic from when you enter the water.*

TRANSITION – T1

  • Carpet and fencing will mark the path from the beach to the transition area.
  • Kiddy pools available to wash your feet.
  • Helmets must be worn at all times from leaving transition to returning to transition. Helmets must be buckled before exiting T1
  • Walk or jog with your bike in the transition lanes to the designated Bike Mount area before riding
  • T1 Cutoff is 10 mins after last swimmer exits water
  • Nutrition available: Water ONLY
Olympic Wave Cap Color Wristband Time
College Male
1
Light Blue
Green
7:00 am
College Female
2
Red
Green
7:03 am
Aquabike
3
Purple
Purple
7:06 am
M 25-29
M 35-39
4
Blue
Red
7:09 am
M 30-34
M 50-54
M 55-59
5
White
Red
7:12 am
F 30-34
F 34-39
M 17-19
M 20-24
M 60-64
M 65-69
M 70+
6
Yellow
Red
7:15 am
Relay
7
Gold
White
7:18 am
M 40-45
M 45-49
7
Gold
Red
7:18 am
F 17-19
F 20-24
F 25-29
F 40-44
F 45-49
F 50-54
F 55-59
F 60-64
F 65-69
F 70+
8
Pink
Red
7:21 am
Duathlon
N/A
Yellow

Sunday, September 13 - Half Swim

Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
5:00am: Transition opens. Rack bikes.
6:30am: Head to the beach.
6:45am: Transition Closes.
6:45am: Opening Ceremony begins
7:30am: TOUGHMAN Half Race begins
12:30pm: (or 5 hours after the last wave started their swim) – the bike cut off is enforced: all remaining cyclists on the bike course will be pulled via a sag vehicle and returned to transition*

  • Guests can be with you on the beach for ceremony, but not in the swim corrals.
  • Swim start is a land start
    Freshwater swim with current to bring you into shore.
  • 12 large buoys that you will keep on your left
    Turnaround will be marked by a YELLOW buoy.
  • Paddle boards, lifeguards, and a marine patrol boat in water for assistance/guidance/emergency.
  • If you have problems in the swim, call to a kayaker who will get you to a boat (you will DQ if taken aboard), but not DQ if you just hold on, to catch your breath.
  • Swim finish marked by a huge TOUGHMAN inflatable arch and ambulance flashing lights.
  • LABEL YOUR WETSUIT WITH YOUR NAME before Race Day. Black wetsuits all look alike in transition.
  • Swim cut off is 1 hour 10 mins from when you enter the water.*

TRANSITION – T1

  • Carpet and fencing will mark the path from the beach to the transition area.
  • Kiddy pools available to wash your feet.
  • Walk or jog with your bike in the transition lanes to the designated Bike Mount area before riding.
  • T1 Cutoff is 10 mins after last swimmer exits water
    Nutrition available: Water ONLY
Half Wave Cap Color Wristband Time
Elite
M 35-39
M 25-29
1
Light Blue
Blue
7:30 am
Aquabike
2
Purple
Purple
7:35 am
M 30-34
M 50-54
M 55-59
3
Gold
Blue
7:40 am
F 30-34
F 34-39
M 17-19
M 20-24
M 60-64
M 65-69
M 70+
4
Red
Blue
7:45 am
Relay Teams
5
White
White
7:50 am
M 40-45
M 45-49
5
White
Blue
7:50 am
F 17-19
F 20-24
F 25-29
F 40-44
F 45-49
F 50-54
F 55-59
F 60-64
F 65-69
F 70+
6
Pink
Blue
7:55 am
Duathlon
N/A
Yellow

Bike

Long Course Bike

  • It is your responsibility to review and familiarize yourself with the bike course in advance to ensure a safe and successful ride.
  • Follow the volunteer instruction.
  • Police and bike marshals will man the course.
  • ALWAYS stay to the right to let others pass.
  • There will be 1 motorcycle, plus 1 sweeping sag vehicle.
  • Course is well marked with signs, arrows and volunteers.
  • Bottle Exchange & portojohns at the 20 mile and 40 mile mark.
  • There will be a NO PASS ZONE strictly enforced from mile 3.5-4 (downhill Lake Welch Parkway)
  • All USAT rules will be in enforced with USAT officials on motorcycles.
  • 3 bike shops support the bike course.
  • Bike cutoff of is 5 hrs from your entrance into the swim*
  • Nutrition available: Water and Gatorade Endurance. Popup Bottles 23.7 oz (Fits in water bottle cage)

T2 - TRANSITION

  • Walk or jog with your bike from the Dismount line to the transition area.
  • There are 7 Athlete-only portojohns inside transition.
  • Aquabike finish time is once you cross T2. Exit T2 and take the walk of fame to the finish line.

BIKE COURSE AND PROFILE

Please keep in mind these following safety tips, to ensure that everyone maximizes their bike goals and we minimize any accidents or injuries:

  1. Stay to the RIGHT, unless you are passing. There are some narrow sections with two-way traffic where this will be very important. Slower cyclists need to be aware that there will potentially be faster cyclists that will need to pass. Please give them plenty of room to your left.
  2. Faster cyclists passing on the left should provide a friendly warning.
  3. Earphones are not allowed and illegal per USAT rules.
  4. No riding 2-3 aside —this is a race not a ride.

Run

Long Course Run

  • It is your responsibility to review and familiarize yourself with the run course beforehand to help you navigate the route confidently and safely.
  • Follow cones and arrows at ALL times on the run course and obey all course marshal directions.
  • Aid stations at least every mile on the run course.
  • Dispose of gel packets and cups near the aid stations (Remember, throwing any trash on the course not designated as an aid station is subject to a USAT penalty)
  • There will be 2 lead cyclists for male and female lead runners.
  • There will be portojohns at approx. the 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 11 mile marks.
  • Over 300 volunteers on the run course will cheer you on and entertainers to keep you motivated.
  • Total race cutoff of 8hrs from your entrance into the swim.*
  • Nutrition available: Water, Gatorade Endurance, Hammer Gels
  • *We reserve the right to remove an athlete from the course and DNF the athlete if our course staff determines that there is no possibility of you finishing the discipline or race before the posted cut-off times based on your location, the time and average speed to that point.

Finish Line & Athlete Recovery Zone

As you cross the finish line, you enter the Athlete Recovery Zone where you will receive your finisher’s medal, have your chip removed, and be offered bananas and bagels. Photos are taken of all athletes crossing the finish line, and catchers are available if you need medical assistance. Nutrition is provided, including water, Gatorade Endurance, bagels, fruit, and bars. Please leave the Recovery Zone as soon as possible to allow other athletes to come through.

You will also have the opportunity to take individual athlete photos at our Media Backdrop next to the awards stage prior to the Awards Ceremony. Medical support is available on-site through the White Plains Hospital Mobile Trauma Unit, along with our Medical Team and EMS.

Results

  • Get live race results on our website, powered by Split Second Timing. Follow our homepage and social media on race day to track athletes in real-time.

Awards

  • Awards Ceremony will start at 11:00am for TOUGHMAN Olympic and 1:00pm for TOUGHMAN Half.
  • Overall, age group, and special division awards.
  • Overall top 5 men and 5 women.

Post-Race Food

  • Post-race food will be provided by Bear Mountain Inn and is only free to athletes (incl. in entry fee) and volunteers with 1 ticket for Sunday only.

Spectators

  • Family & friends are not allowed inside the Zone.
  • Dogs are not allowed at the park.
  • Cross only at designated cross walks when crossing race course.

POST RACE

  • If you are part of a Tri Club – look for your club’s tent in “Club Row” by transition.
  • Transition closes at 3:45pm on Sunday – you must remove ALL items by that time
  • Complete results will be posted at approximately 5:00pm at: TOUGHMANTri.com — although updates are posted during the race.

Race Day Results

Get live race results on our website, powered by Split Second Timing.

Follow our homepage and social media on race day to track athletes in real-time.

TOUGHMAN Shop

Open Friday 12pm - 4pM
Saturday 8aM - 4pM
Sunday 6aM - 3pM

Products will be available to purchase, view or sample (bring cash and credit card) TOUGHMAN Shop will have adult and children’s apparel as well as cowbells and accessories.

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Collegiate, Olympic, Long Course, Aquabike and Kids Triathlons
September 12-13, 2026
Lake Welch Beach – Harriman State Park in Stony Point, NY

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