17th Annual · Boxford, MA
Swim. Bike. Run. A fun, family-friendly race held in memory of Captain Richard J. Cashin, benefiting the Boxford Athletic Association Scholarship. Race for yourself — finish for something bigger.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
Race Day Countdown
Why We Race
Every registration honors the memory of Captain Richard J. Cashin and supports the Boxford Athletic Association Scholarship — a proud community tradition of grit, gratitude, and giving back.
Set on the shores of Stiles Pond at Keith Koster Park in Boxford, MA, this sprint-distance course is fun and welcoming for first-timers, seasoned racers, and families alike — bring the kids to cheer from the beach and stick around for the finish-line festivities.
See more photos from last year's race → Photo credit: Alex Constan Photography
Get Hyped
Official Call to Honor Triathlon promo — 30 seconds of Stiles Pond, race day, and community.
Race Day
Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Keith Koster Park · Stiles Pond · Boxford, MA
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | Registration & Transition Open | |
| 7:45 AM | Registration Closes | |
| 7:55 AM | Transition Area Closes | |
| 8:00 AM | Pre-Race Ceremony | |
| Swim Start — By Wave | ||
| 8:30 AM | Wave 1 — Men 39 & Under | |
| 8:33 AM | Wave 2 — Women 39 & Under | |
| 8:36 AM | Wave 3 — Men 40 to 49 | |
| 8:39 AM | Wave 4 — Men 50 to 59 | |
| 8:42 AM | Wave 5 — Women 40 to 59 | |
| 8:45 AM | Wave 6 — Age 60 & Over | |
| 8:48 AM | Wave 7 — Relay Teams | |
| 9:15 AM | First Finishers Expected | |
| ~10:15 AM | Awards Ceremony (immediately following final finishers) | |
| 11:00 AM | Course Closes · Site Breakdown | |
Wave start times are subject to change. Your age group is your age on December 31, 2026.
NEED THE FULL DETAILS?
Parking, registration, timing chips, transition, relay hand-offs, and what to pack — it's all in the Athlete Guide.
Know Before You Go
Study each leg of the course before race day.
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.25 Mile · Stiles Pond
One clockwise loop around the buoyed course. Wetsuits welcome; kayak support on the water throughout.
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10 Miles · Boxford Loop
Rolling, closed-to-minimal-traffic loop through Boxford. Marshals and signage at every turn.
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1.5 Miles · Park Trail Loop
Shaded trail loop finishing on the main lawn. Water stop at the midpoint.
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10-mile Boxford loop · rolling terrain, roughly 95–180 ft elevation range
1.5-mile Boxford trail loop · rolling terrain, roughly 135–160 ft elevation range
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.25-mile clockwise loop in Stiles Pond · buoyed course, kayak support throughout
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Stiles Pond at Keith Koster Park
1 Stiles Pond Rd, Boxford, MA 01921
Get DirectionsFree on-site parking, with overflow lots marshaled on race morning.
With Gratitude
This race — and the scholarship it funds — runs on the generosity of these local businesses and partners.
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Interested in sponsoring the Call to Honor Triathlon? Get in touch.
Questions
Anyone 16+ can race individually; relay teams of 2–3 are welcome, and all skill levels are encouraged to join. This is a fun, family-friendly community event — kids and spectators are welcome to cheer from the beach.
Net proceeds support the Boxford Athletic Association Scholarship, established in memory of Captain Richard J. Cashin.
Yes — free parking on-site at Keith Koster Park, with overflow lots marshaled on race morning.
Spots are limited. Lock in your bib, pick your division, and race for a cause bigger than the finish line.
REGISTER NOWSecure checkout · Individual & relay divisions