A Call to Honor Triathlon CALL TO HONOR

17th Annual · Boxford, MA

A Call to Honor Triathlon emblem

CALL TO HONOR TRIATHLON

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

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.25mi
Swim
10mi
Bike
1.5mi
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Why We Race

MORE THAN A FINISH LINE

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.

Individual
Race all three legs solo
Relay Team
Split swim, bike & run
Massachusetts State Police Honor Guard presenting colors in memory of Captain Richard J. Cashin at Boxford Town Beach

See more photos from last year's race →  Photo credit: Alex Constan Photography

Get Hyped

30 SECONDS OF ADRENALINE

Official Call to Honor Triathlon promo — 30 seconds of Stiles Pond, race day, and community.

Race Day

EVENT SCHEDULE

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

COURSE MAPS

Study each leg of the course before race day.

Swim course route map in Stiles Pond, Boxford MA Tap to enlarge

SWIM COURSE

.25 Mile · Stiles Pond

One clockwise loop around the buoyed course. Wetsuits welcome; kayak support on the water throughout.

Bike course route map through Boxford, MA Tap for elevation

BIKE COURSE

10 Miles · Boxford Loop

Rolling, closed-to-minimal-traffic loop through Boxford. Marshals and signage at every turn.

View Interactive Route
Run course route map through Boxford, MA Tap for elevation

RUN COURSE

1.5 Miles · Park Trail Loop

Shaded trail loop finishing on the main lawn. Water stop at the midpoint.

Tap any course tile above to expand its full map (bike & run include elevation profiles).

Getting There

FIND THE START LINE

Stiles Pond at Keith Koster Park

1 Stiles Pond Rd, Boxford, MA 01921

Get Directions

Free on-site parking, with overflow lots marshaled on race morning.

With Gratitude

OUR SPONSORS

This race — and the scholarship it funds — runs on the generosity of these local businesses and partners.

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring the Call to Honor Triathlon? Get in touch.

Questions

GOOD TO KNOW

Who can register? +

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.

Where does the money go? +

Net proceeds support the Boxford Athletic Association Scholarship, established in memory of Captain Richard J. Cashin.

Is parking available? +

Yes — free parking on-site at Keith Koster Park, with overflow lots marshaled on race morning.

READY TO EARN IT?

Spots are limited. Lock in your bib, pick your division, and race for a cause bigger than the finish line.

REGISTER NOW

Secure checkout · Individual & relay divisions