Diamond in the Rough Triathlon
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Diamond in the Rough Triathlon
The Diamond in the Rough Triathlon takes place on July 11, 2026 in Perryville, Maryland at Perryville Community Park, 100 Marion Tapp Parkway, 21903. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The open-water swim is held in the Chesapeake Bay with an in-water start off the dock. The race uses a time trial swim start, sending two athletes every few seconds, with an Elite Box Start option for athletes lining up at the front.
Events
- Olympic Triathlon (Individual): 1.5K swim, 26.8 mile bike, 10K run
- Olympic Aquabike (Individual): 1.5K swim, 26.8 mile bike
- Olympic Triathlon Relay: team of 2 or 3, same distances as Olympic
- Sprint Triathlon (Individual): 750 m swim, 8 mile bike, 5K run
- Sprint Aquabike (Individual): 750 m swim, 8 mile bike
- Sprint Triathlon Relay: team of 2 or 3, same distances as Sprint
Course and logistics
The Sprint bike course is a rolling out-and-back. The Olympic bike course is more technical and includes suburban streets, rolling farm country, and a fast, flat section along River Road. The run course is mostly flat and follows sidewalks and back roads along the Chesapeake Bay. All athletes must remain inside the park until the bike route is clear; if leaving earlier they must park outside the park at the fire department lot about 1.35 miles from the race site, otherwise cars parked inside may be held until police allow exits. Registration includes a finisher medal, long-sleeved tech shirt, custom socks, packet pickup bag, timed results, age-group awards, post-race meal, finisher certificate, and free finish-line photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
