Event Description

Back by popular demand, the Merrimack River Trail Triathlon will take place this year on Sunday, September 11th with events beginning at 1 pm. 

The triathlon will include a 4K bike, 3K run, and finally a 2K paddle.  The bike and run portions of the race will occur entirely in the beautiful cornfield right across the river from downtown Concord, and the paddle will be on the Merrimack River.  The family friendly distances and scenic, safe course loops are intended to bring out all levels of athletes and their friends!  For the littlest, tenacious athletes among us, there’ll be a mini fun run through the corn stalks!

The purpose of this triathlon is to bring awareness to the Merrimack River Greenway Trail project which is led by our all-volunteer board and supported by the City of Concord, and to showcase an area of Concord that many have never seen before. This area is known as the cornfield, and will be the location of the next phase of the MRGT.  For over a decade, the Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail have been paving the way (pun intended) for Concord’s very own greenway trail and rail trail.  When completed, the MRGT will be a key connecting piece to the Granite State Rail Trail, which will span the state of NH from Salem north to Lebanon.  For Concord and its surrounding communities, the trail will bring increased revenue in the form of tourism and day visitors, and will provide a much-needed path through the City that is universally accessible (paved), and will foster the public’s appreciation of Concord’s beautiful environment and stunning surroundings. 

We'll see you then and there!  Thank you for your support!

Event details and schedule

1 pm       Kids' Corn Maze Fun Run Start

1:30 pm   Iron Start (1 person all events)

2:30 pm   Team (Relay) Start

**Check back at www.mrgt.org/triathlon for more details closer to the event!**