The Waterman’s Triathlons are nestled on the edge of the Eastern Shore of Maryland in picturesque Rock Hall, MD. Just 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.
This race is worth the trip to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Check out our race videos Half/Olympic – Sprint and see why athletes consistently come back year after year to race. Don’t miss out, register today.
Register NowWaterman’s Long Course (Half)
Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 8am
Triathlon: 1.2 Mile Swim (Harbor); 56 Mile Bike (Rolling); 13.1 Mile Run (Flat)
Aquabike: 1.2 Mile Swim (Harbor); 56 Mile Bike (Rolling)
Waterman’s Olympic
Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 8:30am
Triathlon: 1.5K Swim (Harbor); 40K Bike (Rolling); 10K Mile Run (Flat)
Aquabike: 1.5K Swim (Harbor); 40K Bike (Rolling)
Waterman’s Sprint
Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 9am
Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim (Harbor); 15 Mile Bike (Flat); 5K Run (Flat)
Aquabike: 750 Meter Swim ( Harbor); 15 Mile Bike (Flat)
Race Information
- You’ll love our swag! All athletes receive a Tri-Blend Race Shirt, Custom Race Socks and a super cool custom Finisher’s Medal. Also, don’t forget the DJ, bounce house for the kids and fabulous post race spread.
- Race categories available for this race are Age Group, Aquabike, Relay Teams, Clydesdale, Athena, Military and Novice (No Awards). All categories are scored 3 deep.
- All Kinetic Multisports races are USA Triathlon sanctioned events. 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. There are however options for race registration insurance and a one time deferral. Visit our FAQ’s for more details.
- Are you new to the sport of triathlon and a bit nervous? Check out our training page so we can get you connected with a coach, club or training group to get you to the finish line.
- Do the Double: Would you like to race both days of the Waterman’s Triathlon Festival weekend? If so when you register for the 1st race you will be prompted to register for the second race saving you 20% off the highest price race!
- 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 bib numbers, wave start list with start times and any last minute details to make your race weekend go smoothly!
- Lastly, 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 on the Chesapeake Bay where swimming is allowed.
Water Temperature: You can monitor the approximate water temperature in Rock Hall Harbor via the NOAA buoy just offshore HERE.
Race Policies Location Map 2019 Athlete Guide Participant list FAQsPhotography
Chessie Photos will be attending this event capturing images throughout the race course. Athletes will receive a customized email after the race with automated links to find your images. You may also go directly to their website to review their custom products, and purchase your photos from this and other Series Events.
Chessie Photo
https://chessiephoto.com/
2 Options for Packet Pick Up
For the Waterman’s Long Course (Half)/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: 6:30-7:30am
Location: Race Site If you are racing in the Half you will want to have pickup up your packet by 7:30am
Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. ALL USAT annual members must show a valid USAT membership card or pay the one day membership fee ($15).
2 Options for Packet Pick Up
For the Waterman’s 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
1. Date: Sunday
Time: 7:30-8:30am
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
Get the absolute best rate on local lodging HERE
Other Lodging Available:
Rock Hall B&B Lodging – Are you looking for a quaint B&B to spend the weekend in Rock Hall during your race? Just click on the link above to explore the town and make a reservation. Be sure to do this EARLY as lodging fills up quickly!
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 if you register as a Novice, you will be scored in the Novice division, not your Age Group. By registering as a Novice you will start the race in the last wave of athletes if the race is an open water swim.
USA Triathlon requires each triathlete to either have a current membership or purchase a 1-day license. The 1-day license can 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.
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of any successful event.
If you would like to volunteer for this race just fill out the form below and we will put you to work!
Affiliated Charities


Course Cut Off Times
Long Course (Half)
Swim – 1hr 30 min
Bike – 5 hours
Run/Finish – 8 hours
Olympic Distance
Swim – 1 hour
Bike – 3 hours
Run/Finish – 4 hours
Sprint Distance
Swim – 1 hour
Bike – 2 hours
Run/Finish – 2.5 hours
Prologue (Swim-Run)
Start 3rd Swim by 5:45pm
Finish – 1 hour
Tri-Blend Cotton T-Shirt
Custom Race Socks
Custom Finisher Medal
Virtual Racers Instructions
Choose your distance, log your activities and times, stay safe and wait for your awesome swag (stuff we all get) to show up in the mail within 2 weeks after race weekend.
Sprint Distance Triathlon 750 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run
Sprint Distance Aquabike 750 meter swim, 15 mile bike
Olympic Distance Triathlon 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run
Olympic Distance Aquabike 1.5K swim, 40K bike
Long Distance Triathlon 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Long Distance Aquabike 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike
How to log results:
You will be logging your miles directly into the RunSignUp system. You will get an email with instructions for you to upload directly. If you do not get the email, you can follow the below instructions. You will not be able to enter data until the Race Weekend and you will have until 11:59pm Sunday (live race weekend) to log your results. If you are having any trouble, please email us at virtual@kineticmultisports.com
Log activities directly from the results page by clicking on Submit Virtual Results or by finding your previous results and then using the "Log Activities" button in the top section.
-Results
-Click Submit Virtual Results, Lookup, Log Activities