The RVA Sprint Triathlon is Richmond’s only pool sprint triathlon. Hosted by the Rockville Center, this race is set in beautiful Rockville, VA. Participants will enjoy a short pool swim, rolling rural bike, and fun out-and-back run course. Perfect for the beginner triathlete with the pool swim but also the seasoned athlete! The RVA Sprint Tri will also feature a “seeded” race start with the top 12 seeded women starting approximately 7 minutes ahead of the top 12 seeded men to set up an exciting battle of the sexes to cross the finish line first!

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Participants will complete a 300m pool swim, 2ok rolling bike on rural roads, and a fun 5k run.

Bike Course
Run Course

The RVA Sprint Tri will feature a “seeded” race start for the top 12 seeded women and top 12 men. The women will be sent off approximately 7 minutes ahead of the men which should make for an exciting battle of the sexes to see who will be the first to cross the finish line! To be considered for the seeded wave, submit an application here.

Race Day

5:30-6:30 am- Packet Pick Up
5:30-6:45 am – Transition Open
6:45 am – Pre-Race Instructions
7:00 am – “Seeded” Women’s Mass Race Start
7:07 am – “Seeded” Men’s Mass Race Start
7:15 am – Self-Seed Time Trial Race Start Commences
11:30 am – Awards (approximate, after last finisher)

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