Josh Billings 2023
Sub-events Details
Canoe Categories - 14. Ironperson (40 & Over)
Paddleboard Categories - 42. Team Paddleboard (3 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 31. Mixed 40 & Over (3-4 Person Team)
Canoe Categories - 3. Males 40 & Over (4 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 37. 2 Person Mixed
Canoe Categories - 13. Ironman
Canoe Categories - 15. Ironperson (50 & Over)
Canoe or Kayak (You can use either boat in these options) - 21. Corporate/Organization 4 Person Team (Must be employed by or member of)
Canoe or Kayak (You can use either boat in these options) - 22. 3 Female & 1 Male
Canoe or Kayak (You can use either boat in these options) - 23. Ironman (60 & Over)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 25. All Berkshire - (3-4 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 32. Masters 50 & Over (3-4 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 41. Ironwoman
Canoe Categories - 9. 2 Person Male
Paddleboard Categories - 44. Ironman Paddleboard
Paddleboard Categories - 45. Ironwoman Paddleboard
Canoe Categories - 10. 2 Person Female
Canoe Categories - 1. Gige Darey All Berkshire - 4 Person Team
Canoe Categories - 7. Mixed 39 & Under (4 Person Team)
Canoe Categories - 8. Mixed 40 & Over (4 Person Team)
Canoe Categories - 4. All Female (4 Person Team)
Canoe Categories - 5. Masters 50 & Over (4 Person Team)
Canoe Categories - 6. Grand Masters (60 & Over) [4 Person Team]
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 28. Males 40 & Over (3-4 Person Team)
Canoe or Kayak (You can use either boat in these options) - 17. Veterans (70 & Over 4 Person Team)
Canoe or Kayak (You can use either boat in these options) - 18. 20 & Under (4 Person Team)
Canoe or Kayak (You can use either boat in these options) - 19. Collegiate (Pursuing Undergraduate Degree - Trade Schools Included)
Canoe or Kayak (You can use either boat in these options) - 20. Family (4 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 27. Males 39 & Under (3-4 Person Team)
Canoe Categories - 2. Males 39 & Under (4 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 26. Double Kayak
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 33. Grandmasters 60 & Over (3-4 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 34. Recreational (3-4 Person Team - must use Kayak 12 foot and under)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 35. 2 Person Male
Canoe or Kayak (You can use either boat in these options) - 24. Ironwoman (60 & Over)
Canoe Categories - 16 .Ironwoman
Paddleboard Categories - 43. Mixed Team Paddleboard (3 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 29. All Female (3-4 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 30. Mixed 39 & Under (3-4 Person Team)
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 36. 2 Person Female
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 38. Ironman
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 39. Ironperson 40 & Over
Kayak Categories: No Size or Length Restrictions except in Category 34. No hobies - 40. Ironperson 50 & Over
Canoe Categories - 12. Recreational (4 Person Team - must use recreational canoe)
Canoe Categories - 11. 2 Person Mixed
Event details
27 Mile Bike / 5 Mile Canoe/Kayak/SUP / 6.4 Mile Run
The Josh is the OLDEST Paddle Triathlon in the World!
45 Categories for Teams & Ironpersons
500 bikers race 27 miles on backcountry rolling hills through 5 towns in the Berkshires; canoe, kayak or paddleboard 5 miles around Stockbridge Bowl; end with a 6.4 mile run around the lake to Camp MahKeeNac and then celebrate at the Josh 'Bash' with awards, food, and a live band! Josh Matchmaker will help you find a team or a teammate. www.joshbillings.com Josh proceeds support the Berkshire United Way.
NOTE: The race ends at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac this year
Any kayak may be used in any category except for Category 33 (Recreational Kayak). No Hobies or Foils for all teams/iron. The Recreational Category (#33) is for kayaks 12 feet and under. You can only use a Recreational canoe in Category 12 (Recreational Canoe).
Event details and schedule
The 47th Annual Josh Billings Triathlon is the oldest paddle triathlon in the world! 45 categories for ironpersons and teams with separate divisions for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Josh 'Matchmaker' will help put teams together, go to matchmaker@joshbillings.com. Saturday: Packet pickup, last minute registrations (if available) and team changes at the Arcadian Shop in Lenox from 12-5. Ironperson information meeting is on Saturday at 2pm at the Arcadian Shop. Sunday: Race starts in Great Barrington at 9:30am, NO race day registration. Sunday post race: The Josh 'Bash'...celebrate the day with music, food and drink, lots of awards, free Kid's Fun Run. Check the Josh website (www.joshbillings.com) for more information and follow us on Instagram and Facebook (updated information is posted on FB).