42nd Megunticook Tinman Triathlon

Youth Duathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Relay Triathlon, 5K Run/Walk 

Megunticook Tinman Triathlon builds on the history of the original Tinman and Maine Sport Triathlon, one of the longest-standing races in the U.S. 2022 marks the 42nd year of the Triathlon. It is organized by a group of dedicated and passionate local volunteers and supported through local business sponsorship. All profits this year are going to One Community Many Voices & the Midcoast Rec Center's Theodore Hedstrom Scholarship. This race is a family friendly event. We are aiming to put on a great race with chip timing, but will be keeping costs low in order to maximize funds going to our local community. So that means volunteer race directors and limited race swag. 

THIS YEAR: 

Olympic – Individual or Relay Teams 

0.75 mile swim (rectangular clockwise course in Barrett’s Cove, Megunticook Lake) 
23.5 mile bike: click here for map 
6.6 mile run: click here for map 

Sprint – Individual Only 

750 Meter swim (rectangular clockwise course in Barrett’s Cove, Megunticook Lake) 
12 mile bike: click here for map 
3.2 mile run (Maybe a little over): click here for map 

5K Run/Walk 
3.2 mile run (Maybe a little over): click here for map 

Youth Duathlon 
Red Fish Course 75 meter swim & ½ mile run 
Blue Fish Course 750 meter swim & 1.25 mile run 

Note: All distances are approximate, based on Map My Run. The course has NOT been officially measured.
TOP RACE TIPS FROM THE RACE DIRECTORS1. PLEASE REVIEW THE COURSE BEFORE THE RACE!!!!! DRIVE THE COURSE!!!!! It’s your responsibility to know the course. We will have people at SOME intersections – but you should still review the course before the race. All intersections are marked with at least one sign. We HIGHLY recommend you drive the course ahead of time. 

2. Wetsuits are NOT REQUIRED. The water is above 70 degrees. Some athletes will choose to wear wetsuits – that is fine. But you don’t have to. 

3. Arrive early – parking is tricky – see more on parking below. 

4. Ask a friend or family member to volunteer on race day – ask them to email [email protected]. Hug a volunteer and the race directors! This is a 100% volunteer led race. 

5. Have fun and BE PROUD! You’re racing in one of the longest standing triathlons in the world!!!!!! Congrats!!! 

RACE DAY INFORMATION7:00 AM-8:30AM Race Check-in, Transition and Day of Registration is Open for all races - Day of Registration only by CASH OR CHECK. We don't have the ability to take credit cards at this race venue sorry! Race Day Registration pricing is as follows: Sprint $95, Olympic $110, Olympic Relay $160, 5k $30 Duathlon $20. COME EARLY if you need to register the day of the race, it is very difficult for us to register athletes after 8:00AM. This race has chip timing and you will be given a race bib to wear for the 5K and run portion of the triathlon. Relay teams receive ONE chip that must be handed off in the transition area at the bike. 

7:45 AM Pre Duathlon Meeting for youth 

8:00 AM Duathlon Race 

8:30AM CHECK-IN CLOSES FOR ALL RACES 

8:45AM Mandatory Pre-race meeting on the beach. Transition area closes. 

9:00AM Olympic Triathlon Swim Start - single "mass start" 

9:05AM Sprint Triathlon Swim Start 

9:30AM-9:45AM 5K Run start (once all bikes are out of transition) 

11:30AM Cut Off - Triathletes must have STARTED the run course by 11:30am, Race directors reserve the option to kindly remove racers from the course who haven't met this time cut-off due to safety and course volunteers. But we will do our best to allow everyone to finish! 

On Course Water Station: There will be TWO (2nd one is on Olympic course only) water stations located on the run course. If you feel you will need more water than this please carry your own water bottle!
PARKINGWarning- limited parking. Please use common sense. This is a local, community event during a busy time of year. Let's not get a bad reputation for the race. 

NO PARKING areas include: 

Lake side of Beaucaire Ave & Beaucaire between Route 52 and transition 
Lake side of Route 52 
Barrett's Cove parking lot - that is the transition area 
Megunticook Lake Boat Ramp parking lot - this is reserved for vehicles with boat trailers, please respect that! 
Recommend Parking Areas: 

Trail head parking lot for Maiden's Cliff 
Even better PLEASE CONSIDER CARPOOLING WITH FRIENDS, biking over, or parking at a friend's house that is nearby! Park at the snowbowl and ride you bike over to the race venue as a warm up!