Rumpus in Bumpass Triathlon
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Event overview
Rumpus in Bumpass Triathlon is scheduled for April 18, 2026, at Pleasants Landing Marina on Lake Anna in Bumpass, VA (349 Pleasants Landing Road, Bumpass, VA 23024). The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The swim takes place in the southeast portion of Lake Anna, about 1/4 mile from the point where the lake’s “hot side” meets the cold side; water temperatures in that area are described as 4-6 degrees warmer than other parts of the lake in late April. Course views include Lake Anna and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Race format and distances
The event offers multiple individual, aquabike and relay formats. Distances include:
- Olympic Triathlon (Individual): 1.5K swim, 24 mile bike, 10K run
- Olympic Aquabike (Individual): 1.5K swim, 24 mile bike
- Olympic Relay (team of 2 or 3): 1.5K swim, 24 mile bike, 10K run
- Sprint Triathlon (Individual): 750m swim, 12.2 mile bike, 5K run
- Sprint Aquabike (Individual): 750m swim, 12.2 mile bike
- Sprint Relay (team of 2 or 3): 750m swim, 12.2 mile bike, 5K run
Swim starts use a time trial format with two athletes started every few seconds; an Elite Box Start is available for front-row competitors.
Entries and included items
Events are open to athletes age 12 and older. Registration pricing increases after December 15, 2025. Race registration includes a finisher medal, long-sleeve tech shirt, custom race socks, packet pickup reusable bag, timed results, age group awards, post-race meal, finisher certificate, and free finish-line photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
