RVA Sprint
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Event overview
The RVA Sprint is a pool-based sprint triathlon event hosted by the Live Red Foundation in Rockville, VA on August 23, 2026. The event offers multiple race formats: triathlon (swim-bike-run), duathlon (run-bike-run), and aquabike (swim-bike). Race options include a standard sprint distance, a shorter beginner-only distance for first-time triathletes, and a youth Kid’s Splash & Dash for ages 6 to 15. The event is USA Triathlon sanctioned. A seeded start groups the top seeded women and men, with the seeded women sent off several minutes ahead of the seeded men; the first athlete across the finish line receives a free entry to any Live Red Foundation race.
Courses 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
Venue, entry and purpose
The race starts and finishes at Rockville Center, located at 16238 Pouncey Tract Rd, Rockville, VA 23146. Registration notes include a deadline to guarantee a race shirt and a required one-time USA Triathlon membership for participants. Entry fees listed include a typical sprint range and separate pricing for beginner and youth events. All event proceeds support the Live Red Foundation’s free youth fitness programs, which teach core life skills in low-opportunity neighborhoods.
Awards and race services
Every finisher receives a finisher’s medal. Awards are presented to the top three male and female overall finishers in the triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike, and by age group for the triathlon and Splash & Dash. Volunteer opportunities and packet pick-up are part of the event logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
