Rumpus in Bumpass Triathlon
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Rumpus in Bumpass Triathlon
Rumpus in Bumpass is held at Pleasants Landing Marina on Lake Anna in Bumpass, VA. The event includes Olympic and Sprint triathlon distances and matching aquabike options, with open-water swims in the southeast portion of the lake. That swim section is near where the warmer “hot side” meets the colder side, producing water temperatures that are typically several degrees warmer than the rest of the lake and often expected in the mid 60s; a temperature reading is posted the Thursday before the race.
Distances:
- Olympic: 1.5K swim, 24 mile bike, 10K run
- Sprint: 750 meter swim, 12.2 mile bike, 5K run
- Aquabike options mirror swim and bike distances
Swim courses are supported with sighting buoys every 75 meters and two right turns; the layout around a peninsula makes the swim spectator friendly. Bike routes use low-traffic, well-paved roads and are described as rolling; the Olympic bike is two laps while the Sprint is a single loop. Run courses combine short wooded or gravel sections with paved out-and-back segments.
The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned. Race categories include Overall, Masters, Age Group, Aquabike, Military, Clydesdale, Athena, and Relay Teams, each scored three deep. Parking at the marina is limited; off-site parking is available about a quarter mile away and parking on road shoulders may be towed. Packet pickup requires photo ID. The race was sold out in 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
