New England Womxn's Trail Multisport Festival
Date and time
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH
Date and time
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH
Date and time
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH
The New England Womxn's Trail Multisport Festival is a chance to come together and enjoy a day and celebrate the end of the multisport season in beautiful Pawtuckaway State Park. The event is presented by SHEcoast Multisport, and it is open to any person who identifies as a woman including cis, trans, non-binary, agender, intersex or any significantly female-identifying persons.
Thank you to our Festival Sponsors, Core Physicians and Ariel Wahl of Preventative Maintenance
This year's Festival will be held on Saturday, 9/26/26, with an inclement weather date of Sunday, 9/27/26.
Participate in the individual triathlon, or choose a two sport (swim/bike, bike/run or swim/run) or single sport (swim only, bike only or run only) option. Stay afterward to enjoy a celebration with snacks, music and great company.
We proudly state that this is NOT a race and there will not be chip timing or race numbers, nor will there be awards based on placement/finish times. This festival is an opportunity to enjoy a fun multisport event in a beautiful park area surrounded by supportive friends - new and old. If you would like to record your time, please bring your own watches/computers.
Transition area will be in the parking lot near the beach at or near your car. While we will have volunteers in the area, each participant is responsible for their own items and the event management is not responsible for the loss of any items. Please plan for a way to secure your valuables, including your bike, while you are out on the course.
Questions? Interested in volunteering? Email shecoastmultisport@gmail.com for more info!
Options for registration: Triathlon: Swim 0.4 miles/Trail Bike 5.5 miles/Trail Run 3 miles SwimBike: Swim 0.4 miles/Trail Bike 5.5 miles BikeRun: Trail Bike 5.5 miles/Trail Run 3 miles SwimRun: Swim 0.4 miles/Trail Run 3 miles Relay Triathlon: Grab a friend or 2 and complete the triathlon as a team! Single Sport: Choose ONE from 0.4 Mile Swim, 5.5 mile Trail Bike, Trail Run 3 miles
Registration cost schedule: Registration will close at NOON on Friday, 9/25/26. There will be NO day of registration. Please note: each relay member will pay their own individual fee, which includes admission to the state park for each relay member.
Registration cost includes ONE entry to the state park for the participant ONLY. If you bring family/friends/spectators, they will need to pay their admission to the park separately. Spectators who have state park plates will not have to pay a separate entry fee. If your spectator has a state park license plate, they do not need to pay the entry fee.
Early Bird Pricing: Valid through 6/19/26 Individual Triathlon: $65 Individual Two Sport: $55 Individual One Sport: $35 Relay Triathlon: $35 per person ($105 total)
Pricing 6/20/26 through 9/18/26 Individual Triathlon: $75 Individual Two Sport: $65 Individual One Sport: $40 Relay Triathlon: $40 per person ($120 total)
9/19/26 onward Individual Triathlon: $80 Individual Two Sport: $70 Individual One Sport: $45 Relay Triathlon: $45 per person ($135 total)
Courses: All courses are open to the public, please respect others that you see out on the course.
Swim Course: Personal swim buoys are REQUIRED for this event. You will not be allowed to get in the water without one. You can purchase one HERE with code 2026triityourway for 20% off. If you do not have a swim buoy at the start, you will be asked to change to another event (ie 1 or 2 sport).
The swim course is an out and back in Pawtuckaway lake, supported by lifeguards and volunteers on paddleboards. Water temp in past years has been in the mid to high 60s, which is comfortable for some, and wetsuit temps for others.
Bike Course: Helmets are required for the bike course. Bright clothing and front and rear lights are strongly encouraged for visibility on park roads and trails. There will be one aid station in the transition area and one on the run/bike course, so please plan to bring your hydration and nutrition with you if you’d like additional out on the course.
The entirety of the 5.5 mile bike course is within the park on a mix of park road & trail. The trail is a rolling trail with a couple of steep/punchy climbs and fast descents and has technical areas with rocks and roots and several bridge crossings. A gravel, mountain, cyclocross, fat bike or bike with knobby tires that can handle trails is required to participate. This course is not as technical as a typical single track/mountain bike trail, but significantly more technical than a gravel/dirt road.
Run Course: The 3 mile run is an out and back on park roads, double track trail and 1.2 miles on single track trail. The run is a great option for those newer to trail running, and those with more experience, as it gives you a mix of terrain and a section of more technical terrain - walk or run, it's a lot of fun! Trail running shoes are strongly suggested for the run.
Event Day Schedule* *Please note that times are the best estimate, actual times may vary slightly 7 am: Check-in opens (there will be no day of registration). Please arrive no later than 7:30 am. 8 am: Checkin Closes 8 am: Announcements, raffle, sponsor and non profit partner intros 8:40 am: Course Overview & Group warmup with Ariel Wahl from Preventative Maintenance 9 am: Wave 1 Start (please see athlete guide for your wave) 9:05 am: Wave 2 Start (please see athlete guide for your wave) 9:10 am: Wave 3 (please see athlete guide for your wave) 10 am - 12 pm: Participants enjoy post race snacks and celebration, along with post-event assisted stretch sessions with Ariel! 11:30-12 pm: Event and course close down Participants are welcome to stay in the park afterward and enjoy more time at beautiful Pawtuckaway State Park and Beach.
Cancellation/Refund policies Due to the up front costs of putting on this event, we will not be able to provide full refunds under any circumstances. In the event that the Festival is postponed to the inclement weather date of 9/27/26, no refunds can be provided. In the event this festival is cancelled by event organizers due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Event Management, a partial refund of 50% will be given to participants. If participants would like to choose a different event or distance, you may make changes up until Friday, 9/25 at 4 pm. However, if you choose a lesser number of sports to complete you will not receive a refund. If you would like to add to the number of sports you are completing, you will be charged the difference between the options.
Course Modifications and schedule changes on event day: Event Management reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, alter, cancel or eliminate any portion of the course at any time in the interest of athlete safety or for other reasons beyond our control. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances.
Refunds/Deferrals: We understand life happens and things may come up. A partial refund of 50% will be given if the participant cancels by 11:59 pm on 08/31/26. Cancellations on or after 09/01/26 cannot be refunded. Transfers to another athlete may be made on a case by case basis by emailing shecoastmultisport@gmail.com no later than 09/24/26. Transfers will incur a transaction fee to cover fees. In the case of event cancellation due to public safety, inclement weather or some other unforeseen circumstance, the event will follow the above cancellation policy of 50%.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to complete the event within a certain time to participate? We have a 2.5 hour time limit to complete the event. You may stay in the park afterward, but all support and directional aids on the course will be removed after the 2.5 hour time limit. Please note that trail riding and running tend to be quite a bit slower than riding and running on the road. While we have left extra time to account for this, if you are worried about completing the course in that time, you can consider the 1 or 2 sport option.
Will the course be available to view before the event? Yes - GPX files, as well as turn by turn directions will be posted for all bike and run legs. A course preview for the run & bike course will be scheduled. The swim is a simple out and back. We will host some open water swim clinics this summer, which we encourage you to attend! Email us at shecoastmultisport@gmail.com for more information.
3.0 mi