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.
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Swim safety crews get their morning briefing ahead of the race. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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The first competitors enter the Hudson River at W 81 St. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Jules Henderson from Brooklyn waits for the start line. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Competitors in the Hudson River. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Illiana Blades, 14, from Brooklyn waits for the start line. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Competitors hyped before swim start. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Competitors young and old prepare to take on the waters. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Competitors in the Hudson River. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Competitors at swim exit of the Hudson River, W 99th St. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Competitors at swim exit of the Hudson River, W 99th St. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Finishers medals. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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The first competitors enter the Hudson River as the NYC Triathlon returns, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Competitors cycle along the West Side Highway. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Competitors cycle along the West Side Highway. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Competitors cycle along the West Side Highway. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Competitors cycle along the West Side Highway. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Runners in Central Park. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Race supporters. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
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Runners approach the finish line in Central Park. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Andrew Gray crosses the finish line to win the Big Apple Triathlon, with a time of 1hr 58mins. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Runners cross the finish line in Central Park. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Runners cross the finish line in Central Park. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Andrew Gray crosses the finish line to win the Big Apple Triathlon, with a time of 1hr 58mins. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Competitor Lee Anton shows off his finishers medal. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Runners cross the finish line in Central Park. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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Jack Hershman, 71, finishes. J.C. Rice for NY Post
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