Big Apple Triathlon (2026-present)
The New York City Triathlon debuted in 2001. In 2026, it was renamed the “Big Apple Triathlon,” after “Big Apple” (the nickname of New York City).
Big Apple Triathlon
THE BIG APPLE TRIATHLON
Experience NYC’s Most Epic Triathlon
Begin your journey on the historic banks of the Hudson River and finish triumphantly in the heart of Central Park. The Big Apple Triathlon isn’t just a race—it’s your chance to conquer the world’s most iconic cityscape.
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Digital Weekday
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Registration opens for 2026 Big Apple Triathlon in New York
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6:21 PM · Feb 2, 2026
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Endurance Sportswire
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@Gatorade joins the Big Apple Triathlon as the official hydration partner for the Oct. 10 NYC race!
Athletes will fuel their performance with Gatorade Endurance Formula throughout the course.
Full story: https://endurancesportswire.com/gatorade-partners-with-big-apple-triathlon-for-nyc-event/
11:15 AM · Feb 13, 2026
Triathlete
After Years of Setbacks, Triathlon Returns to New York City in 2026
A new race organizer is bringing the New York City Triathlon back to the streets of Manhattan - this time, as the Big Apple Triathlon. Learn what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and why there’s a 1,500-meter swim for everyone (even the sprint racers).
Sarah Wassner Flynn
Published March 11, 2026 06:00AM
For more than two decades, the New York City Triathlon was one of the sport’s most iconic races. Debuting in 2001, it quickly became a bucket-list event for age-groupers and pros alike: a swim in the Hudson River, a bike up the closed West Side Highway, and a run through Central Park.
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The Saugerties, New York-based Alpha Win, formerly known as HITS Endurance, is aiming to revive the event under a new name, the Big Apple Triathlon, set for Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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Running Briefly
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Alpha Win is reviving the iconic New York City Triathlon as the Big Apple Triathlon, scheduled for October 10, 2026, after the original race faced years of operational challenges and cancellations.
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8:44 AM · Mar 11, 2026
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Triathlete Magazine
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A new race organizer is bringing the New York City Triathlon back to the streets of Manhattan - this time, as the Big Apple Triathlon. Learn what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and why there’s a 1,500-meter swim for everyone (even the sprint racers). bit.ly/4b4VeMz
5:10 PM · Mar 11, 2026