Kinetic Multisports

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Since 2005 the Culpeper Triathlon has been staged out of Mountain Run Lake Park at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. After a swim in Mountain Run Lake athletes roll out of T1 for a challenging bike course with great pavement and amazing views.  It’s not a PR bike course, but it is so beautiful and a place you will come back to ride! The run course has great views of Mountain Run Lake, the Blue Ridge mountains and is a rolling mix of flats and steady hills. There is so much to see and do in Culpeper, VA. Main street offers an eclectic mix of restaurants, shopping and nightlife while the surrounding area offers great hiking, biking, fishing and more. Click HERE to learn more and plan your visit.

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Culpeper Olympic Triathlon

Saturday  July 26, 2025 at 7:00am
Triathlon: 1.5K Swim (Lake); 24 Mile Bike (Rolling); 10K Run (Rolling)
Aquabike: 1.5K Swim (Lake); 24 Mile Bike (Rolling)
Course Details & Course Maps

The race takes place at Mountain Run Lake Park nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Swim Course:  The Olympic swim course features a time trial start and two (2) loop rectangular course. The course will have yellow buoys for the turns and orange sighting buoys every 75 meters or so. We expect the water at this time of year to be around 80-82F, so it is not likely to be wetsuit legal. A temperature reading will be taken and posted the Friday morning prior to the event. You can find a complete water temperature history in our FAQ’s.

Bike Course: The Olympic bike course is a beautiful, but challenging course. The ride is on well paved, low traffic roads with views of beautiful farmland and the Blue Ridge Mountains throughout. You’ll see plenty of wildlife and maybe even a black bear on your travels through the countryside. This is not a PR course as it has a few short, steep climbs and technical descents. Even with the technical sections, it still has plenty of beautiful straightaways to get in your big ring and go aero.  Lastly, be sure to gear appropriately for the first turn out of the park and the approach back to the dismount line! Click here to view the route and elevation (1,060 ft)

Run Course: The Olympic run course is a 2 loop, out and back course. The run course leaves transition on Mountain Run Lake Road and has one (1) turn each lap. The run is not unlike the bike course in that it is not flat, but it is a lot of fun and the views of the lake and race site framed against the Blue Ridge Mountains are amazing. Aid stations are located about every mile and will offer ice water and Gatorade. Click here to view the route and elevation (296.3 ft).

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Culpeper Sprint Triathlon

Saturday  July 26, 2025 at 7:30am
Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim (Lake); 14.3 Mile Bike (Rolling); 5K Run (Rolling)
Aquabike: 750 Meter Swim (Lake); 14.3 Mile Bike (Rolling)
Course Details & Course Maps

The race takes place at Mountain Run Lake Park nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Swim Course: The Sprint swim course features a time trial start and rectangular course. The course will have yellow buoys for the turns and orange sighting buoys every 75 meters or so. We expect the water at this time of year to be around 80-82F, so it is not likely to be wetsuit legal. A temperature reading will be taken and posted the Friday morning prior to the event. You can find a complete water temperature history in our FAQ’s.

Bike Course: The Sprint bike course is a beautiful, but challenging course. The ride is on well paved, low traffic roads with views of beautiful farmland and the Blue Ridge Mountains throughout. You’ll see plenty of wildlife and maybe even a black bear on your travels through the countryside.  This is not a PR course as it has a few short, steep climbs and technical descents. Even with the technical sections, it still has plenty of beautiful straightaways to get in your big ring and go aero.  Lastly, be sure to gear appropriately for the first turn out of the park and the approach back to the dismount line! Click here to view the route and elevation (702 ft).  

Run Course: The Sprint run course is a one loop, out and back course. The run course leaves transition on Mountain Run Lake Road and has only 1 turn each lap. The run is not unlike the bike course in that it is definitely not flat, but it is a lot of fun and the views of the lake and race site framed against the Blue Ridge Mountains are amazing. Aid stations are located about every mile and will offer ice water and Gatorade. Click here to view the route and elevation (155.8 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 Overall, Masters Overall, (the overall winners must come from the age group category)
      Age Group, Aquabike (swim-bike-done!), Military (Active Duty|Retirees|Veterans|First Responders|Law Enforcement|Fire|EMS), Clydesdale (Males 220lbs & over) Athena (Females 165lbs & over)  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!
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Culpeper Triathlon Packet Pickup

Date: Friday
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Race Site
Pre-Race Meeting: 6pm at the Race Site

Date: Saturday
Time: 5:30am-6:30am
Location: Race Site – Mtn Run Lake Park-16100 JB Carpenter Jr. Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701

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

VisitCulpeper.com has everything you need to plan your stay. Lodging, restaurants, distilleries and more!

Microtel Inn & Suites Culpeper – Race Rate of $115/night – Click HERE.

Camping

Mountain Run Winery, located just 1 mile from the race site, is offering pre-race camping again this year. Our camping area has electricity, fire pits, showers and more and is just $10/tent. Contact MountainRunWinery@gmail.com to reserve your space. Be sure to stick around after the race for live music, food trucks, wine and more. There will be race-day specials and it’s totally acceptable (and expected) to come in your race gear!

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!

2024

º  Race Video
º  Finish Line Video
º  SmugMug pictures and Videos

2022

“Loved the well run race with AMAZINGLY marked turns on the bike and volunteers/cops at every turn. Absolutely phenomenal“

“Tough course but I loved riding through the countryside! The views were great! Volunteers were plentiful and having them at all the intersections to help was great and much appreciated!“

“Everything was so well organized and the bike ride was AMAZING!“

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.

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.

 

Sumarpo, as a No.1💯 Eco Friendly Pioneer. We offer you the New Generation Triathlon Wetsuits by adopting YAMAMOTO LIMESTONE NEOPRENE, REVOLUTIONARY WATER-BASED & NON-BENZENE ADHESIVE, and RECYCLABLE LINING FABRICS. You will have the chance to Unleash your unknown possibilities in nature.

 

 

 

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Affiliated Local Charities

EVHS

Please consider making a donation to the Eastern View Field Hockey Team for all the hard work they have done for this event since 2005.

 

 

 

 

Special Operations Warrior FoundationThe Special Operations Warrior Foundation provides full scholarship grants and educational and family counseling to the surviving children of special operations personnel who die in operational or training missions and immediate financial assistance to severely wounded special operations personnel and their families. Please consider making a donation during the registration process. You can also make a donation via their website by clicking HERE.
Chesapeake Bay FoundationThe Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a watershed protection agency that fights to keep the water we swim in clean. Please consider making a donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation during the registration process.

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2025 Custom Finisher Medal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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