Race Information

• You’ll love our swag!  All athletes receive a Tri-Blend Race Shirt, a super cool, custom Finisher’s Medal.  Also, don’t forget the fabulous post race Ledo’s pizza!
• Race categories available for this race are Age Group, Aquabike, Relay Teams, Clydesdale,  Athena, Military and Novice (No awards). All categories are scored 3 deep.
• All Kinetic Multisports races are USA Triathlon sanctioned events. 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.  There are however options for race registration insurance and a one time deferral.  Visit our FAQ’s for more details.
• 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 bib numbers, wave start list with start times and any last minute details to make your race weekend go smoothly!

Sprint Cut-Off Time: All participants must complete the event in under 2.5 hours from the start of the final wave. Athletes must be done with the swim portion of the sprint within 40 minutes of the last wave starting. Those not making the swim cut off time will not be allowed to continue with the bike portion of the event. Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to complete the event in under 2.5 hours.

Olympic Cut-Off Time: All participants must complete the event in under 4 hours from the start of the final wave. Athletes must be done with the swim portion of the race within 1 hour & 20 minutes of the last wave starting. Those not making the swim cut off time will not be allowed to continue with the bike portion of the event. Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to complete the event in under 4 hours.

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
Get the absolute best rate on local lodging HERE

http://www.colonial-beach-virginia-attractions.com/

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 if you register as a Novice, you will be scored in the Novice division, not your Age Group. By registering as a Novice you will start the race in the last wave of athletes if the race is an open water swim.

USA Triathlon requires each triathlete to either have a current membership or purchase a 1-day license. The 1-day license can 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

Find a Club: Are you looking for a fun group of athletes to work out with? Find a club near you using the USAT Club Finder.

Training Articles

• Guide To Your First Triathlon – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Intro to Triathlon – Kyle Pawlazyk of Endorphin Fitness
• How Fast Can You Go – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Shoelaces – Camille Ronesi of Endorphin Fitness
• Goal Setting – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Short Sleeve Tri Suits – Kyle Pawlaczyk of Endorphin Fitness
• What Kids Need From Sports – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Strength Training and the Endurance Athlete – Camille Ronesi of Endorphin Fitness
• Power Meter – Kyle Pawlaczyk of Endorphin Fitness
• Hamstring Stretches – Camille Ronesi of Endorphin Fitness
• Fishing for Breakthroughs – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Failure Is Not An Option – Camille Ronesi of Endorphin Fitness
• Winter Training – Team Z
• Swim Training – Doug Marocco of PowerBar Team Elite
• Off Season Top 10 List – Alysia Kern Lovgren of Catalyst 3 Coaching

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any successful event.

If you would like to volunteer for this race just fill out the form below and we will put you to work!

Affiliated Charities

This 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.