RVA Sprint
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RVA Sprint Triathlon
The RVA Sprint Triathlon is a pool sprint triathlon held at the Rockville Center in Rockville, VA 23146 and organized by the Live Red Foundation. The event includes multiple formats: sprint triathlon, sprint duathlon, sprint aquabike, sprint triathlon relay, a beginner only distance for first time triathletes, and a Kid's Splash & Dash for youth up to age 15.
Race distances and formats include:
- 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 event uses a seeded start for the top 12 women and top 12 men, with the women started approximately seven minutes ahead of the men. 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 to age group categories for the triathlon and Splash & Dash. The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and requires USAT membership for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
