Patriots Triathlon
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Event overview
The Patriots Triathlon takes place Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia (2205 Jamestown Rd, 23185). The festival offers Olympic and Sprint distances across two days, with individual, aquabike, and relay options. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. A 20% discount applies to the Sunday race when registering for both Saturday and Sunday races together. Events are open to athletes age 12 and older.
Race distances and formats
- Olympic: 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run
- Olympic Aquabike: 1.5k swim, 40k bike
- Olympic Relay: team entry for 2 or 3 people
- Sprint: 750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
- Sprint Aquabike: 750m swim, 20k bike
- Sprint Relay: team entry for 2 or 3 people
Course and services
The swim is held at Jamestown beach; participants may observe osprey or dolphins along the course. The bike course is described as flat and parallels the Cap-Cap bike trail along Route 5. The run follows bike paths and jogging trails through farmland and forest. Swim starts use a time trial format, with two athletes started every few seconds; an Elite Box Start is also available for athletes positioned at the front. Registration includes a finisher medal, long-sleeved tech shirt, custom race socks, packet pickup bag, timed results, age-group awards, a post-race meal, finisher certificate, and free finish-line photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.