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Common questions
What are the lengths of the distances?
- Alpha OPEN — 100m swim | 3 mi bike | 1 mi run
- Alpha SPRINT — 750m swim | 12.4 mi bike | 3.1 mi run
- Alpha SPRINT Duathlon — 1 mi run | 12.4 mi bike | 3.1 mi run
- Alpha SPRINT Aquabike — 750m swim | 12.4 mi bike
- Alpha OLYMPIC — 1500m swim | 24.8 mi bike | 6.2 mi run
- Alpha OLYMPIC Aquabike — 1500m swim | 24.8 mi bike
- Alpha LONG COURSE — 1.2 mi swim | 56 mi bike | 13.1 mi run
- Alpha LONG COURSE Aquabike — 1.2 mi swim | 56 mi bike
Aquabike athletes start with their corresponding distance wave. Finish time for Aquabike is when the athlete enters T2 after the bike. Event distances can vary by location.
When is the Big Apple Triathlon?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, on the West Side of Manhattan.
Will there be professional medical personnel on hand?
Yes. A certified EMT is on duty during all races.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. Discounted registration is available for youth, military (veterans and active duty), first responders, and students. Club members of Alpha Win's triathlon partners also receive exclusive club discounts. For more information, contact info@alpha.win.
What race distances are offered?
Olympic (1500m swim · 24.8mi bike · 6.2mi run), Sprint (1500m · 12.4mi · 2.5mi), Olympic & Sprint Aquabike (no run), Relays, and the USA Sprint Cup (elite draft-legal sprint, open to all).
Are there age minimums?
Yes. Each distance has an age requirement:
- Open — 7 years of age and above
- Sprint — 12 years of age and above
- Olympic — 12 years of age and above
- Long Course — 16 years of age and above
What awards are given?
Each athlete who finishes a race receives a finisher's medal. Overall awards go to the top three male and female finishers in each distance. Age-group awards go to the top three male and female finishers in each five-year age group or special category within each distance.
What are the age-group breakdowns for awards?
Alpha Win Series follows USAT five-year age-group breakouts for annual sanctioned rankings. Your "USAT age" is your age on December 31 of the current year. Example: if you're 23 when racing in June but turn 24 in July, your USAT age for the June race awards is 24.
What categories are offered?
Alpha Win offers the Aquabike category for all triathlon distances except Open, consisting of the swim and bike portions. The finish line is the entrance to the T2 tower after the bike portion. A Sprint Duathlon is also available, featuring a run–bike–run format: 1 mi run, 12.4 mi bike, 3.1 mi run.
What if I don't have a bike — can I rent one?
Yes. Bike rentals are available through Unlimited Biking, our official rental partner.
Will there be relay / teams?
Yes. Relay teams are welcome to register in any distance except Open.
Are dogs allowed at Alpha Win events?
Alpha Win adheres to a strict No Dogs policy at all events.
How can I contact Alpha Win?
- Phone: (845) 247-7275
- Email: info@alpha.win
What's included in the VIP package?
Three-course dinner, priority packet pickup, complimentary finish-line shuttle, priority transition racking, VIP hospitality, exclusive restrooms, race photos, and commemorative swag.
Who do I contact with more questions?
Email the Alpha Win team at info@alpha.win and we'll be glad to help.