RVA Sprint
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RVA Sprint Triathlon
The RVA Sprint Triathlon is a pool sprint triathlon hosted at the Rockville Center in Rockville, VA. The event includes a classic sprint triathlon, a beginner-only triathlon for first-time triathletes, and a youth Splash & Dash for ages 15 and under. Duathlon and aquabike options are offered for both the sprint and beginner formats. Event proceeds fund the Live Red Foundation’s free fitness programs that teach life skills to children in low-opportunity communities.
Participants race on a combination of pool swim, rural rolling bike roads, and an out-and-back run course. The event uses a seeded start in which the top seeded women begin several minutes ahead of the top seeded men to create a head-to-head finish. The first person across the finish line earns a complimentary entry to a Live Red Foundation race.
Distances
- Sprint: 300 yd pool swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Beginner: 150 yd pool swim, 6 mi bike, 1.5 mi run
- Kid’s Splash & Dash: 100 yd pool swim, 1 mi run
- Duathlon (sprint): swim replaced with 0.75 mi run
The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and requires USAT membership. Every finisher receives a medal. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall in triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike, and by age group for the triathlon and Splash & Dash. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
