New York City’s triathlon makes a triumphant return as endurance fanatics brave the Hudson River: Photos - Jingletree

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The city’s only swim-bike-run event returned on Saturday October 10, 2026. Now called the Big Apple Triathlon saw 1,300 endurance enthusiasts take on the challenging course through the Hudson River (1500m swim), along the West Side Highway (24.8 mile bike) and into Central Park (6.2 mile run).

The race, formerly known as the New York City Triathlon, has been around since 2001. But its recent history is notoriously choppy, soured by scheduling snafus and weather woes.

Competitors in the NYC Triathlon gather at the starting line alongside the Hudson River.

Competitors in wetsuits and orange swim caps leap from a dock into the Hudson River at the start of a triathlon.

Jules Henderson of Brooklyn participates at the start of the swim in the Hudson River for the NYC Triathlon.

Competitors enter the Hudson River at the start of the NYC Triathlon.

Illiana Blades, 14, of Brooklyn, prepares at the start line for the swim portion in the Hudson River as the NYC Triathlon returns.

Competitors gather at the starting line of the NYC Triathlon for a swim up the Hudson River.

Competitors prepare for the NYC Triathlon near the starting line.

Competitors enter the Hudson River at the start of the NYC Triathlon.

Triathletes exit the water using a yellow railing and metal steps during the NYC Triathlon.

Triathletes exit the water after the swim portion of the NYC Triathlon.

A pile of gold finisher medals with blue ribbons from the Big Apple Triathlon.

Competitors enter the Hudson River at the NYC Triathlon with the George Washington Bridge in the background.

A competitor in the NYC Triathlon races on a bicycle.

The first wave of bikers approaches the midtown turnaround during the Big Apple Triathlon in New York.

A triathlete in a red helmet rides a bicycle on the West Side Highway during the Big Apple Triathlon, with the pyramidal VIA 57 West building in the background.

Competitors participate in the NYC Triathlon.

Runners near the Central Park finish line during the Big Apple Triathlon in New York.

Two smiling women hold up bright green signs cheering on competitors at the NYC Triathlon.

Two athletes run towards the finish line during the Big Apple Triathlon in Central Park.

Andrew Gray crosses the finish line to win the Big Apple Triathlon, with a time of 1hr 58mins.

A runner celebrates while crossing the finish line of the Big Apple Triathlon in New York City.

A shirtless male athlete wearing sunglasses and blue shorts celebrates as he crosses the finish line at the Big Apple Triathlon.

Andrew Gray, winner of the Big Apple Triathlon, poses with his medal.

Lee Anton proudly displays his finisher's medal after completing the Big Apple Triathlon, wearing a red and black race suit and sunglasses.

Runners approach the finish line during the Big Apple Triathlon in Central Park.

Jack Hershman, 71, wearing a triathlon race suit and sunglasses, proudly holds a gold medal after finishing first in his age group at the Big Apple Triathlon.

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