The Rock Hall Triathlons are nestled on the edge of the Eastern Shore of Maryland in picturesque Kent County and only 18 miles from Baltimore “as the fish swims” (put
your bike rack on a boat!). Rock Hall is one of the friendliest, most laid back towns anywhere…and is full of history. George Washington took the Annapolis Ferry to Rock Hall nearly ten times before heading to Philly on horseback to work out America’s Independence! The swim takes place in Rock Hall Harbor on the Chesapeake Bay, protecting athletes from any serious wind or chop. The bike course is a triathlete’s dream with beautiful ribbons of pavement and wide shoulders throughout most of the rural course. The run course is pancake flat and takes athletes through the quaint nautically themed neighborhoods and side roads of Rock Hall, MD.
***The 2024 Rock Hall Sprint & Olympic Triathlons are the USA Triathlon Maryland State Championships.
Qualifying for the Age Group National Championships. State championships will qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). You may only qualify for Olympic-distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.
High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for Sprint-distance (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2023.)
Any state championship that occurs after June 1, 2024 will qualify for BOTH 2024 AND 2025 Toyota Age Group Nationals. The qualification criteria for 2024 Age Group Nationals are subject to change from what it is for 2023. Click here to review the full 2024 qualification criteria for Toyota Age Group Nationals.
Athletes do not have to be a resident of a state to win that state’s championship. Any age group athlete competing in an age group division is eligible to win any state championship.
***The 2024 Rock Hall Sprint Triathlon is the Maryland Senior Olympics Triathlon State Championships.
This race is worth the trip to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Watch last years race video, then register and plan your trip to Rock Hall, MD!
*Endurance 2 Perform Youth & Junior High Performance Development Team
Prepare with elite coaches for Rock Hall Maryland High School State Championships
- TRI specific clinics for youth & junior athletes in Rockville / Annapolis areas
- Training plan and coaching for HPDT junior athletes
- Free, on-site transition practice and race preview at Rock Hall on Sunday June 2nd at 7am sharp!
Rock Hall Olympic
Saturday May 31, 2025 at 8AM
Triathlon: 1.5K Swim (Bay); 24.5 Mile Bike (Flat); 10K Run (Flat)
Aquabike: 1.5K Swim (Bay); 24.5 Mile Bike (Flat)
Rock Hall Sprint
Sunday June 1, 2025 at 9AM
Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim (Bay); 15 Mile Bike (Flat); 5K Run (Flat)
Aquabike: 750 Meter Swim (Bay); 15 Mile Bike (Flat)
Race Information
- All athletes receive a great race, a super comfy race shirt and socks, finisher’s medal, post race food/drink, high-fives and sore muscles!
- Race categories available for this race are Overall, Masters Overall, (the overall winners must come from the age group category)
Age Group, Aquabike (swim-bike-done!), Military (Active Duty|Retirees|Veterans|First Responders|Law Enforcement|Fire|EMS), Clydesdale (Males 220lbs & over) Athena (Females 165lbs & over) and Relay Teams. All categories are scored 3 deep. - All Kinetic Multisports races are USA Triathlon sanctioned events. You’ll be included in their National Ranking as well as support the US Olympic Team. Click HERE for a brief description of common USAT racing rules and how you can avoid getting a penalty in this event.
- All Kinetic Multisports race registrations are non-refundable. Race registration insurance is available during the registration process.
- Race Deferrals are available, learn more in our FAQ’s.
- All registered athletes will receive an email on the Wednesday or Thursday before the race with all the information pertaining to their entry to include any last minute details to make your race weekend go smoothly!
- Do the Double: Would you like to race both days of the Kinetic Triathlon Festival weekend? Sign up for both Saturday and Sunday races together and enjoy a 20% discount on the Sunday race! Simply choose to register for both races at once. #DoTheDouble
- All registered athletes will receive an email on the Wednesday or Thursday before the race with all the information pertaining to their entry to include any last minute details to make your race weekend go smoothly!
- Please, no swimming in the Harbor prior to the actual race. This is an active, working harbor and they are generally not looking for swimmers. If you REALLY need to get your pre-swim in, go to Ferry Park in Rock Hall. This an unguarded beach about a mile from the race site where swimming is allowed and encouraged!
- Is this your first race? Welcome to the sport and the Kinetic Multisports family!
2 Options for Packet Pick Up
For the Rock Hall Olympic
1. Date: Friday
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Race Site
Pre-Race Meeting: 6PM
If you have questions, this is the meeting attend. An overview of the courses will be given and Q&A will be encouraged.
Race Site Address:
21096 W. Sharp St, Rock Hall, MD 21661
2. Date: Saturday
Time: 6:00-7:30am
Location: Race Site
Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT.
2 Options for Packet Pick Up
For the Rock Hall Sprint
1. Date: Saturday
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Race Site
Pre-Race Meeting: 6PM
If you have questions, this is the meeting to come to. An overview of the courses will be given and Q&A will be encouraged.
Race Site Address:
21096 W. Sharp St, Rock Hall, MD 21661
2. Date: Sunday
Time: 7:00-8:30am
Location: Race Site
Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT.
Lodging
Plan your visit to Rock Hall and Kent County Be sure to reserve EARLY as lodging fills up quickly!
Race Photos
See what all the excitement was all about or find race photos and videos from prior races. Feel free to download and share on social media or make a purchase to support the race photographers!
2024
Rock Hall Olympic: https://vimeo.com/
Rock Hall Olympic Awards: https://vimeo.com/
Rock Hall Sprint: https://vimeo.com/
Rock Hall Sprint Awards: https://vimeo.com/
Rock Hall Olympic SmugMug Gallery: https://gokinetic.smugmug.
Rock Hall Sprint SmugMug Gallery: https://gokinetic.smugmug.
2023
Rock Hall Olympic race video: https://vimeo.com/
Rock Hall Sprint race video: https://vimeo.com/
Rock Hall Sprint awards video: https://vimeo.com/
SmugMug, Rock Hall Triathlons pictures and videos:
https://gokinetic.smugmug.com/
https://gokinetic.smugmug.com/
2022
Thank you for making this event your first triathlon! There are many more people like yourself who will be racing this type of event for the first time. Please note that we no longer have a Novice category/division. We now start all of our races with a time trial start (One at a time) so you can start the race where you feel most comfortable. We do however have what we call a nervous swimmer swim cap. If you are nervous about the swim make sure to ask for the nervous swimmers cap at packet pick up.
USA Triathlon requires each triathlete to either have a current membership or purchase a 1-day license. The 1-day license must be purchased when you register. The cost of a 1-day license is $15, an annul membership is $50 for adults and $10 for kids under 18.
Below are links to additional information that you will want to review before race weekend.
Kinetic Multisports Partners
Located in Herndon, Va., Abrams Landau Ltd., concentrates on several specific areas of personal injury law, including workers’ compensation, and other on-the-job injuries. Additionally, we advocate for those injured in car accidents, at airports and other public premises, and while participating in amateur sports and fitness activities. Abrams Landau Ltd., has been representing clients up and down the East Coast since 2000.
Rock Hall Landing Marina provides direct access to the Chesapeake Bay in the protection of the Rock Hall Bay. Rock Hall, Maryland is a region rich with gorgeous scenery and historic roots dating back as far back as our first President George Washington. We are the crossroads of past and present and a welcoming cruising destination. Refreshingly quiet, we are a small town with big amenities for boaters.
Sumarpo, as a No.1💯 Eco Friendly Pioneer. We offer you the New Generation Triathlon Wetsuits by adopting YAMAMOTO LIMESTONE NEOPRENE, REVOLUTIONARY WATER-BASED & NON-BENZENE ADHESIVE, and RECYCLABLE LINING FABRICS. You will have the chance to Unleash your unknown possibilities in nature.
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Affiliated Charities
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation provides full scholarship grants and educational and family counseling to the surviving children of special operations personnel who die in operational or training missions and immediate financial assistance to severely wounded special operations personnel and their families. Please consider making a donation during the registration process. You can also make a donation via their website by clicking HERE.The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a watershed protection agency that fights to keep the water we swim in clean. Please consider making a donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation during the registration process.
2024
Technical T-Shirt
Free Finish Line Photos
Custom Race Socks
Custom Finisher Medal