Hudson Valley, NY Triathlon

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Looking to experience the beauty of the Hudson Valley? There’s no better way to get a taste of the region than through a triathlon!

With a gorgeous swim through the pristine spring-fed Williams Lake, followed by a bike ride to the Ashokan Reservoir, and a run on the historic Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, you’ll get to see plenty of scenic treasures in the area. Join us on June 29, 2024 for the Hudson Valley Triathlon!

Athletes please note: the race site is closed to the public until June 28th.

On race day, there is adequate parking onsite at 424 Williams Lake Rd, Kingston, NY 12401 for athletes and their families and friends. However, for the safety of the athletes, no vehicles will be permitted to enter or exit the race sites between 7 am and 12:30 pm on race day. If you arrive after 7 am or wish to leave prior to 12:30 pm, you may park at the Binnewater Kiln Parking Lot, less than 1 mile from the race site on the west side of Binnewater Rd, just south of Iron Mountain.

Hudson Valley Distances

The available race distances of the Alpha Win Triathlon Series assures you a challenging course geared to your level of training, endurance and personal goals.

Click on the tabs below to read more details about each race distance.

Become an AlphaMale or AlphaFemale!
100m swim | 3 mi bike | 1 mi run !

Perfect For…
The Alpha Open is for individuals attempting their first triathlon. We feel that this race distance is achievable for just about anyone. The Alpha Open is for the absolute beginner.

Alpha Open Training Tip: Mind Over Matter
Tip on how best to overcome being intimidated by a course or part of the race
If you feel yourself getting intimidated about any parts of the race or course, remember to master your mind, don’t let your mind master you. Stay in the moment and say to yourself “I’m alright, I’m alright.”

Become an AlphaMale or AlphaFemale!
750m swim | 12.4 mi bike | 3.1 mi run ^

Perfect For…
The Alpha Sprint is for people who aspire to go a little longer yet still keep their day-job. Seriously, this distance is fast and furious yet still keeps the athlete focused on pacing to ensure a successful finish. Most of these athletes have completed one to five sprint tri’s already. The Alpha Sprint is for the budding triathlete.

Alpha Sprint Training Tip: Diet

Diet the day of the race
If you are competing in a Sprint or International distance race, you should prepare with a protein and carbohydrate drink that has about 500 calories. If you are competing in a Half or Full distance race, you should eat what you normally do for breakfast.

Become an AlphaMale or AlphaFemale!
1500m swim | 24.8 mi bike | 6.2 mi run !

Perfect For…
The Alpha Olympic Distance is for athletes who have been seasoned by their Sprint experience and are looking to go a bit longer in both training and racing. These athletes sometimes have a coach, but most simply find a way to piece together a plan from books and websites to get the job done. The Alpha Olympic is for the flourishing triathlete.

Alpha Olympic Training Tip: Prevention

Tip on how to best prevent an injury
The best way to avoid injury during training is to move with proper form. The body will function perfectly if you allow it to move in the way it was meant to move.

Become an AlphaMale or AlphaFemale!
1.2 mi swim | 56 mi bike | 13.1 mi run ++

Perfect For…
The Alpha Long Course is where the dough begins to be spent. The cost of a bike alone is quite an expense. And, for good reason, this distance requires several hours of training commitment PER DAY. Most individuals who are racing at this distance have access to some form of coaching to help them in their preparation. This distance requires respect and careful consideration before entering. The Alpha Long Course is for the ambitious triathlete.

Alpha Long Course Training Tip: The Course
How to prepare for varying courses
Hands down, the best way to understand a race course is to work out on it. Go swim in the lake, bike around the course and then run the final leg. Even if you do it on separate days, you’ll have the upper-hand on your competition.