HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON NEW YORK - JONES BEACH Swim: Begin your race with a 1.2-mile counter-clockwise swim in Zach’s Bay, an inland protected bay offering calm waters and an average temperature of 65°F (18°C). Bike: Transitioning at Jones Beach Theatre, the 56-mile bike course takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime ride along the completely closed Wantagh Parkway. Enjoy smooth, spacious lanes on this historic roadway with two loops before heading back to transition. Run: Conclude with a scenic ...