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Colonial Beach

Olympic & Sprint Triathlons

Relay & Aquabike

July 15-16, 2023

Colonial Beach, VA

 

Set in the bucolic riverside town of Colonial Beach, VA this race is fast and fun. Easy to get to from Richmond, Baltimore and DC Colonial Beach is a great race-cation destination! After a Potomac River swim, cyclists will be treated to stunning seaside and farmland views on well paved roads. Upon return to the beach, athletes will embark on a flat, paved, waterfront run course with some of the best views on the East Coast. This is a fun town to race in with many activities and restaurants to explore, click HERE to learn more and plan your stay. Check out this race video HERE and then register below!

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Colonial Beach Olympic

Sunday  July 16, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Triathlon: 1.5K Swim (Bay); 40K Bike (Flat); 10K Run (Flat)
Aquabike: 1.5K Swim (Bay); 40K Bike (Flat)
Course Details & Course Maps

Swim Course: The 1.5K swim begins with a time trial start in the brackish Potomac River. Athletes will swim a rectangular shaped course that parallels the shore most of the way. The course will have yellow triangle turn buoys and orange round sighting buoys will be located approximately every 75 meters. This race is historically not wetsuit legal as the temperatures hover around 80-82F. A temperature reading will be taken and posted the Thursday prior to the event with an official reading taken by our USAT Officials on race morning. The swim is spectator friendly as the course never gets more than 150 meters off shore and parallels the beach.  The water temperature was 81F in 2022 and you can find a complete water temperature history HERE.

Bike Course: The Olympic bike course is an energizing mix of rolling hills and flats. The first and last 5 miles of the course are pretty close to pancake flat, but once you turn right on Rt. 218 the rolling begins and stays with you to the turnaround point and back. The course has terrific views of the Potomac River, marshland and forests on well paved roads, it really is a joy to ride. Click here to view the route and elevation (816.9 ft).

Run Course: The Olympic run course is a pancake flat, out and back 10k. The run exits transition to the left and does a short out and back get the full 10k distance. The run then proceeds along the boardwalk to Irvine Ave where you’ll have unobstructed views of the water for the first and last 2 miles of the course. Miles 2-4 are heavily shaded back roads with views of the back bay, marinas and sailboats. Aid stations will be located every mile and will be serving Gatorade and ice water. Click here to view the route and elevation (101.7 ft).

Course Maps

Colonial Beach Sprint

Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim (Bay); 14 Mile Bike (Flat); 5K Run (Flat)
Aquabike: 750 Meter Swim (Bay); 14 Mile Bike (Flat)
Course Details & Course Maps

Swim Course: The 750 meter swim begins with a time trial start in the brackish Potomac River. Athletes will swim a rectangular shaped course that parallels the shore most of the way. The course will have yellow triangle turn buoys and orange round sighting buoys will be located approximately every 75 meters. This race is historically not wetsuit legal as the temperatures hover around 80-82F. A temperature reading will be taken and posted the Thursday prior to the event with an official reading taken by our USAT Officials on race morning. The swim is spectator friendly as the course never gets more than 150 meters off shore and parallels the beach. The water temperature was 81F in 2022 and you can find a complete water temperature history HERE.

Bike Course: The Sprint bike course is fast 1-loop, mostly flat course with a total of 3 turns. The course has terrific views of the Potomac River, marshland and forests on well paved roads, it really is a joy to ride. Click here to view the route and elevation (288.7 ft).

Run Course: The Sprint run course is a pancake flat, out and back 5k. The run exits transition to the left and does a short out and back then proceeds along the boardwalk to Irvine Ave where you’ll have unobstructed views of the water. There is little shade, but there are aid stations located every mile on the course. Some of the best waterfront run-course views on the East Coast.  Click here to view the route and elevation (37.1 ft).

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Race Information

  • All athletes receive a great race, a super comfy race shirt and socks, finisher’s medal, post race food/drink, high-fives and sore muscles!
  • Race categories available for this race are Age Group, Aquabike (swim-bike-done!), Military, Clydesdale and Relay Teams. All categories are scored 3 deep.
  • All Kinetic Multisports races are USA Triathlon sanctioned events. You’ll be included in their National Ranking as well as support the US Olympic Team. Click HERE for a brief description of common USAT racing rules and how you can avoid getting a penalty in this event.
  • All Kinetic Multisports race registrations are non-refundable. Race registration insurance is available during the registration process.
  • Race Deferrals are available, learn more in our FAQ’s.
  • All registered athletes will receive an email on the Wednesday or Thursday before the race with all the information pertaining to their entry to include any last minute details to make your race weekend go smoothly!
  • Is this your first race? Welcome to the sport and the Kinetic Multisports family!
Race Policies Directions Athlete Guide Participant list FAQs

2 Options for Packet Pick Up

For the Colonial Beach Sprint

1. Date: Friday
Time: 5-7PM
Location: Race Site
Pre-Race Meeting: 6PM
If this is your first race, come to this meeting to have your questions answered. A second brief meeting will occur at 6:40 just before the swim start.

Race Site Address: 30 Colonial Ave Colonial Beach, Va 22443

2. Date: Saturday (Sprint Race Day)
Time: 
5:30-6:20AM
Location: Race Site

Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. 

2 Options for Packet Pick Up

For the Colonial Beach Olympic

1. Date: Saturday
Time: 5-7PM
Location: Race Site
Pre-Race Meeting: 6PM
If this is your first race, come to this meeting to have your questions answered. A second brief meeting will occur at 6:40 just before the swim start.

Race Site Address: 30 Colonial Ave Colonial Beach, Va 22443

2. Date: Sunday (Olympic Race Day)
Time: 
5:30-6:20AM
Location: Race Site

Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. 

Lodging, Restaurants, Attractions
Plan your visit, check out restaurants, hotels, etc HERE.

Race Photos

See what all the excitement was all about or find race photos and videos from prior races. Feel free to download and share on social media or make a purchase to support the race photographers!

  • SmugMug
    • Colonial Beach Olympic
    • Colonial Beach Olympic Bike Pictures
    • Colonial Beach Olympic Runners
    • Colonial Beach Sprint
    • Colonial Beach Sprint Bike Pictures
    • Colonial Beach Sprint Runners
  • Vimeo
    • 2022 Colonial Beach Olympic Triathlon
    • 2022 Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon

“The staff were all great. But the residents of Colonial Beach…they were amazing! So many were out on the course, especially the run, cheering us on as we ran. It made the race so much more fun.“

“1) After a two year absence from triathlons due to Covid and being an older athlete (72), it was the perfect tri to enter due to the flat bike and run routes. 2) I thought the swim start (one-at-a-time) was great! I hope it continues in future tri’s. 3) It was organized very well and the informational meetings and awards ceremony were just the right lengths.“

“Well organized! Perfect time of year..the water was warm, just the way I like it. Good bike course. The watermelon at the post-race festivities was greatly appreciated!“

Thank you for making this event your first triathlon! There are many more people like yourself who will be racing this type of event for the first time.  Please note that we no longer have a Novice category/division. We now start all of our races with a time trial start (One at a time) so you can start the race where you feel most comfortable.  We do however have what we call a nervous swimmer swim cap.  If you are nervous about the swim make sure to ask for the nervous swimmers cap at packet pick up.

USA Triathlon requires each triathlete to either have a current membership or purchase a 1-day license. The 1-day license must be purchased when you register. The cost of a 1-day license is $15, an annul membership is $50 for adults and $10 for kids under 18.

Below are links to additional information that you will want to review before race weekend.

  • Race Number & Body Marking
  • Timing Chips
  • Transition Area
  • USAT Triathlon Rules
  • Water Temperature & Wetsuits

Kinetic Multisports Partners

 

Located in Herndon, Va., Abrams Landau Ltd., concentrates on several specific areas of personal injury law, including workers’ compensation, and other on-the-job injuries. Additionally, we advocate for those injured in car accidents, at airports and other public premises, and while participating in amateur sports and fitness activities. Abrams Landau Ltd., has been representing clients up and down the East Coast since 2000.

 


 

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the ymcaThis event benefits the Rappahannock Area YMCA and the programs it uses to enhance their community. Please take a moment during the registration process to make a donation to this worthy cause.

 

 

 

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