August 11: Local roads to be impacted by Niantic Bay Triathlon

The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) will produce the 21st annual Niantic Bay Triathlon on Sunday, August 11. The race includes a 1/2 mile swim in Niantic Bay, a 12-mile bike loop through East Lyme and a 3.2 mile run along the oceanfront area.

All participants receive a short sleeve tech shirt, finisher’s medal and a post-race beach party with fruit, freshly baked bread with spreads, yogurt, seasonal specialties and ice cream truck.

Streets used for the race will be impacted between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Drivers should expect delays at times and are encouraged to find alternate routes, if possible. If driving on the route, use extreme caution as 600+ athletes will be riding bikes and running on the roads.

Police and volunteers will assist athletes and residents at intersections. Volunteers are needed- call 860-652-8866 or email: Nancy@hartfordmarathon.com. Please note the following areas and streets used for the race from 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m:

• In Niantic Center: Rte 156/Main Street, Rte 161-Flanders Rd, Pennsylvania Ave, Haigh Ave, Columbus Ave
• In Crescent Beach Area: Crescent Ave, Terrace Ave, Prospect Ave, Atlantic St, S. Washington Ave, Beach Ave, Manwaring Rd, Shore Rd
• In East Lyme: Bride Brook Rd, Dean Rd, Society Rd, Riverview Rd, Roxbury Rd
• McCook Beach Park is the start, finish and staging area of the race. Parking at McCook will be available after 11 a.m. on race day.

Thank you for your cooperation. For more race details visit: https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/niantic-bay-triathlon/