Hyannis Triathlon

Overall score 3.3Good
Thin evidence3 sources#145 of 255 sprint triathlons

Centerville, Barnstable, United States · 0.4 / 16.42 / 5.79 km

Race day Sat 19 Jun 2027

Same event, olympic distance: see its rating

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Course: 0.4 km (0.2 mi) swim, 16.4 km (10.2 mi) bike, 5.8 km (3.6 mi) run. Official event pages list 402 m (0.25 mi), 16.42 km (10.2 mi), 5.79 km (3.6 mi). The shared 2026 guide calls the bike 16.58 km (10.3 mi); confirm the final guide.

Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly4.0
PR potential
Fast3.5
Wetsuit swim
Usually3.7
Swim support
Good3.9
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: Rough water replaced the swim in a historical edition All 5

Held back by swim (3.0).

Best for

Provisional: based on 3 sources. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • June and September editions at Craigville Beach
  • Short shoreline sprint swim
  • Parking next to transition or across the road
  • Separate first-timer categories

Watch out for

  • Rough water replaced the swim in a historical edition
  • Practice swimming in murky open water
  • Partial road closures, potholes and a no-passing zone require care
  • Sprint run is 5.79 km (3.6 mi)
  • Olympic bike is 32.19 km (20 mi), shorter than standard

Latest or next race

Sat 19 Jun 2027

Official race site(neeevents.com, opens in a new tab)
Cutoffs
swim 25 minutes after the final wave start, per the 2026 shared guide., bike 10:00 local time, per the 2026 shared guide., finish 11:00 local time, per the 2026 shared guide.

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What racers say

Overall score 3.3 out of 5

3 reviews and race reports

Tone of the reviews and race reports

  • Positive3
  • Mixed0
  • Negative0

3 reviews

  • Leslie Dumont, ANA YMCA Masters

    Raced 2017 · New England LMSC athlete report

    Tone: Positive

    A sprint relay participant describes a fun team day, but rough water caused organizers to replace the swim with a beach run. This is firsthand evidence of that edition’s conditions and relay atmosphere, not a completed open-water swim or an individual full-race report.

    Covers Swim, Conditions

    Read on nelmsc.org (New England LMSC athlete report, opens in a new tab)

  • Danielle (dnardi710)

    Raced 2014 · Live, Run, Grow

    Tone: Positive

    Danielle’s first triathlon felt welcoming, but murky open water and wetsuit anxiety caused panic. She recovered and finished; lifeguards on paddleboards were reassuring. The ride had gentle rollers and no bike distance markers, while humidity affected the run. This is an older sprint layout.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions

    Read on liverungrow.com (Live, Run, Grow, opens in a new tab)

  • Shannon

    Raced 2010 · Tri to Cook

    Tone: Positive

    Shannon enjoyed calm September water and called the event well run. The relatively flat open-road bike felt crowded, with difficult passing and some drafting. Gentle run inclines and the older sandy finish completed a satisfying day; she arrived the evening before and parked early.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions, Stay and travel

    Read on tri2cook.blogspot.com (Tri to Cook, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.

Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.9

    Historical individual racers consistently enjoyed the event despite specific swim or bike concerns. · Medium confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.8

    Athletes praise organization, while older accounts mention missed turns and bike congestion. · Medium confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly4.0

    A historical first-timer felt welcome after coping with swim anxiety. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.5

    Few comparable finish times are available. · Low confidence

Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

  • Wetsuit legalUsually3.7

    Historical cool-water accounts support wetsuit use, but race-day temperature determines eligibility. · Low confidence

  • Water temperatureComfortable3.5

    Water comfort varies with the edition and personal cold tolerance. · Low confidence

  • Calm waterSome chop3.2

    Accounts include calm swims and a 2017 cancellation for rough water. · Medium confidence

  • Swim easeEasy3.7

    The shoreline swim is short, but novice accounts still report open-water nerves. · Medium confidence

  • Swim experienceFine3.4

    Athletes describe both enjoyable calm water and anxiety in poor visibility. · Medium confidence

  • Swim supportGood3.9

    A novice noticed paddleboard lifeguards; current pages list lifeguards and safety boats. · Medium confidence

Good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceMixed3.1

    The 2026 guide identifies potholes being patched and asks riders to use caution. · Medium confidence

  • Road closuresPartly closed3.1

    The current guide confirms partial closures and a no-passing section. · Medium confidence

  • Bike sceneryBeautiful3.9

    The Olympic reviewer praises coastal bike scenery. · Medium confidence

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Few athletes describe wind on the current course. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Bike speedFast3.5

    Few comparable bike splits are available. · Low confidence

  • Bike flatnessMostly flat3.7

    Historical racers describe gentle rollers; measured gain is unavailable. · Medium confidence

  • Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.3

    Older accounts mention crowded passing and abrupt merges, particularly on the Olympic course. · Medium confidence

Very good. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Few athletes describe spectators away from the finish. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.7

    The current guide lists multiple run hydration points; firsthand quality assessment is limited. · Low confidence

  • Run sceneryBeautiful3.9

    Historical racers praise neighborhood and coastal surroundings. · Medium confidence

  • Run conditionsEasy3.6

    Gentle grades help, but humidity affected a historical sprint racer. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Run flatnessMostly flat3.8

    Historical racers describe gentle inclines rather than major climbs. · Medium confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Race-day comfort varies with the weather. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityVariable3.2

    A firsthand relay account documents rough water replacing the swim in 2017. · Medium confidence

  • Venue beautyLovely4.0

    Athletes enjoy the beach venue and coastal surroundings. · Medium confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Few accounts describe how easily spectators move around. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Exact venue elevation has not been verified. · Low confidence

Very good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Few athletes discuss finding accommodation. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Few athletes discuss accommodation prices. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.9

    Official parking is beside transition or just across the road. · Medium confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Few athletes discuss arriving from outside the region. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.8

    Race-morning pickup and adjacent transition sections help; bikes remain racked until the course clears. · Medium confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Few athletes discuss food and amenities beyond the venue. · Low confidence

Course

Swim, 0.4 km (0.2 mi)

Craigville Beach, Nantucket Sound

Start
beach rolling waves by category
Laps
1 lap
Cutoff
25 minutes after the final wave start, per the 2026 shared guide.

Bike, 16.4 km (10.2 mi)

Paved roads.

Laps
1 lap
Cutoff
10:00 local time, per the 2026 shared guide.

Run, 5.8 km (3.6 mi)

Laps
1 lap
Surface
road
Finish cutoff
11:00 local time, per the 2026 shared guide.

Getting there and staying

Getting around
The organizer lists parking beside transition and across the road, with fees included. Packet pickup is available the evening before or race morning. The two distances use adjacent transition sections; each athlete returns to their own section. Bikes remain racked until the bike course clears.

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Key facts

Location
Centerville, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Typical month
June and September
Distances
0.4 km (0.2 mi) swim, 16.4 km (10.2 mi) bike, 5.8 km (3.6 mi) run

Sources

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