RVA Sprint
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Event overview
The RVA Sprint Triathlon is a pool-based sprint multisport event held in Rockville, VA (16238 Pouncey Tract Rd, Rockville, VA 23146). The Live Red Foundation hosts multiple race formats on the same day: sprint triathlon, sprint duathlon, sprint aquabike, a sprint triathlon relay, a beginner-only triathlon and duathlon for first-time triathletes, and a Kid’s Splash & Dash for youth. The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned. Proceeds support the Live Red Foundation’s free fitness programs that teach life skills to youth in low-opportunity communities. Every finisher receives a medal; awards are given to top finishers overall and by age group.
Format and distances
- Sprint Triathlon: 300 yd pool swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Sprint Duathlon: 0.75 mi run, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Beginner Triathlon: 150 yd pool swim, 6 mi bike, 1.5 mi run
- Beginner Duathlon: 0.75 mi run, 6 mi bike, 1.5 mi run
- Kid’s Splash & Dash: 100 yd pool swim, 1 mi run
The sprint bike courses are described as rolling rural roads and the run course is an out-and-back. The event features a seeded elite start for the top 12 women and top 12 men, with the selected women starting approximately 7 minutes ahead of the selected men; the first athlete across the finish line earns a free entry to a future Live Red Foundation race. Registration pricing varies by event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
