New England Season Opener

MAY
17
2026
Kick off your season at the New England Season Opener in scenic Hopkinton State Park, with sprint triathlon and duathlon races plus team options. Enjoy a custom finisher medal, BBQ, soft shirt and live results for a fun early season challenge.
Sun 17 May 2026

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Overview

The New England Season Opener is an early season multisport event held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The main venue is Hopkinton State Park, which features tree-lined park roads and a reservoir. The course travels through Southborough, Ashland and Hopkinton. Event extras listed by the organizer include a custom finisher medal, a BBQ, a soft lifestyle shirt and live results.

Events and practical details

  • Sprint Duathlon : Price: $100. Open to ages 13+. Price increases after the first 20 registrants.
  • Duathlon Team : Price: $170. Open to ages 13+. Price increases after the first 6 team entries.
  • Sprint Triathlon : Price: $120. Open to ages 13+. Price increases after the early registration period.
  • Triathlon Team : Price: $170. Open to ages 15+. Price increases after the first 6 team entries.

Place: 164 Cedar St, Hopkinton, MA 01748. The organizer offers a referral refund of $5 per referred friend (up to $25), and a VIP parking pass for referring 10 friends; five VIP passes are available. Additional official race information is provided by the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Events nearby

Join Against the Tide, a family friendly swim, run and walk that raises funds for the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition. Attend in Hopkinton on June 20 or Brewster on June 27, or join virtually June 20 to June 27.
Hopkinton Against the Tide features swims, runs and a walk at Hopkinton State Park to benefit the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition. Join a team or race solo for a fun day of fitness and fundraising by the lake.
Join the Dover Sherborn Boosters Triathlon on Sept 13, 2026 with a sprint 0.25 mile swim, 14.3 mile bike through rolling backroads and a 3.4 mile run. Enjoy a community brunch and support local boosters.
Join the 9 Women's Triathlon in Hopkinton on September 13, 2026, offering Individual, Relay and AquaBike entries and limited to 650 athletes. Enjoy a supportive race day atmosphere perfect for seasoned racers and newcomers alike.