NE Season Opener Sprint Du & Tri
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Type: Sprint
Hopkinton State Park
268 Cedar St
Hopkinton, MA, 01748United States
Sprint Duathlon: 2 Mile Run, 11.8 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run
Sprint Triathlon: 1/4 Mile Swim, 11.8 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run
The NE Season Opener at Hopkinton State Park is the best kickoff race to the season. The State Park is a beautiful location with tree lined park roads and a picturesque reservoir. The course travels through historic Southborough, Ashland and Hopkinton. Whether you compete in the Du or the Tri, this is an early season race not to be missed!
The swim takes place in the Hopkinton reservoir - clean, spacious, scenic and calm. Family and friends can watch too, given the ample room afforded by the transition area and swim start. The water will be cool, (65’) wetsuits are highly recommended. Check out some great deals for wetsuit purchase and rental on our sponsor page.
The first leg of the Duathlon is a simple out and back run of 2 miles in length. You’ll begin at Max’s Arch when the gun goes off and run briefly across the beach for some added fun! This run leg is entirely within Hopkinton State Park on park roads.
The bike leg is an excellent course. It begins on park roads, with downhill turns and rolling terrain through Southborough and Ashland. You’ll experience one stimulating hill to make it even more exciting, as you cross the start of the famous Boston Marathon. You’ll finish with a fun downhill as you enter the park for the final run leg.
The final part of both races finish with a 5-k run, 100% inside the scenic Park. Crowd cheers echoing off the reservoir will help you as you make your way to the 300-yd. flagged chute to the huge arched finish line.
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