Big Apple Triathlon
Big AppleTriathlon
Athletes

Para Athletes

A hybrid sprint course built for every paratriathlete — swim the Hudson, bike the Henry Hudson Parkway, finish in Central Park.

The Big Apple Triathlon features a hybrid sprint course for all paratriathletes — a 1500m Hudson River swim, a 12.4-mile bike on the Henry Hudson Parkway, and a 2.5-mile Central Park run finishing at the 72nd Street Fountains. Register in one of the sport classes below.

Register as a Paratriathlete
Sport Classes
PTWC1–2

Wheelchair users — recumbent handcycle on the bike, racing wheelchair on the run.

PTS2–5

Standing / ambulatory athletes with a physical impairment (incl. amputees); the number reflects impairment severity.

PTVI1–3

Visually impaired athletes — race the full course with a guide and a tandem bike.

ATD1

Adaptive athletes (unclassified) — Wheelchair, Ambulatory, and Visually Impaired divisions.

ATD2

Neurodiverse athletes.

Guides, Handlers & Awards

Guides

PTVI and ATD1 visually-impaired athletes race the entire course with the same guide. Guides register free and receive a complimentary coupon code.

Handlers

All paratriathletes (except visually-impaired athletes) get handler support in transition. Bring your own or request one — handlers don't race and review pre-recorded training.

Awards & Briefings

Awards go to the top three men and women in each category. Para-specific race briefings are announced closer to event day.

Para-athlete questions? Reach Justin Model and the Alpha Win team at info@alpha.win.