RVA Sprint
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About the race
The RVA Sprint is a pool-based sprint triathlon event held at Rockville Center in Rockville, Virginia (16238 Pouncey Tract Rd, 23146). It is described as Richmond’s only pool sprint triathlon and offers multiple race formats on the same day.
Race formats and distances include:
- Sprint Triathlon : 16 miles total
- Sprint Duathlon : 16 miles total
- Sprint Aquabike : 16 miles total
- Sprint Triathlon Relay : 16 miles total
- Beginner-Only Triathlon : 7.58 miles total
- Beginner-Only Duathlon : 8.25 miles total
- Kid’s Splash & Dash : 1.05 miles total
Beginner-Only race details: a 150 yard pool swim, a 6 mile rolling bike on rural roads, and a 1.5 mile run. Beginner-Only Duathlon details: a 0.75 mile run, a 6 mile rolling bike on rural roads, and a 1.5 mile run. Age notes: many adult sprint events list ages 13 and older; the Kid’s Splash & Dash is for ages 15 and under.
The event uses a seeded start where the top 12 seeded women begin about seven minutes ahead of the top 12 seeded men. Every finisher receives a finisher’s medal. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall in the triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike, and to age group categories for the triathlon and splash & dash.
Proceeds support the Live Red Foundation’s free fitness programs that teach life skills to children in low-opportunity communities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
