Welcome to MIT Recreation’s 6th Winter Triathlon!

(last updated 1/14/25)

• Registration opens 1/15/25
• Register HERE
• Athlete Guide (coming soon!)

This year we have 60 athletes participating with a wide variety of triathlon experience. This event is great for beginner triathletes looking to try a triathlon without having all of the gear (i.e. wetsuit, bike) and triathletes looking for a hard workout or event to train for. The event is put on by MIT Recreation and the MIT Triathlon Club Team in Cambridge, MA and takes place entirely indoors at the Alumni Pool and Wang Fitness Center (Building 57, 6 Vassar St).

Format: The triathlon will be a timed event; scores will be based on how much distance each participant covers in a specific amount of time. Transitions will be included for each heat making each heat a total of 75 minutes. See breakdown below:

•Swim: 15 minutes in a 25 yard lap pool
•Transition 1: 10 minutes to change in locker room
•Bike: 25 minute bike on Schwinn Z bike (2nd floor spin studio)
•Transition 2: 5 minutes to transition
•Run: 20 minute run or walk on Matrix or Precor treadmills (1st floor fitness area)

FAQs:

• Is this event open to anyone, or just MIT community members? This event is open to anyone 18+.
• What is included in registration? All participants will receive an event T shirt, swim cap, water, sports drinks, and snacks. A recovery room will be available, as well as access to watch the event.
• Are there prizes? Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. The type of prizes will be announced in February.
• How do I register through the mobile app? Once you are logged in, click Explore > Programs > Category: Fitness > Winter Triathlon > proceed with check out
• How do I register through the website? Once you are logged in, click Program Registration > Winter Triathlon > Sign Up > add to cart and proceed with check out
• I have questions about the race. What should I do? Official heat assignment and athlete guide to come in the weeks leading up to the event. Once the athlete guide is received, please email fitness@mit.edu with any questions.
• There is a triathlon club here at MIT? Click here to explore!
• I would like to support the Tri club. How do I do so? Click here to donate to the club, and scroll down to the Triathlon Club/2720675. Or, consider joining yourself!
• I’ve never done a triathlon before. Where should I start? We will post clinic information by 1/24/25. In the meantime, we recommend hopping on a bike, treadmill, or in the pool!
• I would like to practice on the equipment we will use for the day of. Check out our membership options or try a temporary pass!
• Is this event sponsored? This even is supported by MIT Recreation, MIT Tri Club, and Matrix Fitness.

Want to learn more about the history of the Zesiger Center, and the winter indoor triathlons?