Kinetic Multisports

Premier Triathlons on the east coast, offering exceptional quality and value

Staged out of beautiful General Smallwood State Park, this triathlon has beautiful, rolling courses and low traffic roads. The swim takes place in the Mattawoman Bay, known across the Nation as a prime example of what a fully restored Chesapeake Bay tributary looks like! After a quick run to the transition area, athletes will race along the rolling, freshly paved, low traffic roads of Charles County. Once you’ve laced up your running shoes, you’ll head back to the road for another scenic, rolling course with aid stations every mile.  The last mile of the course is amazing as you re-enter the park and cross over Mattowoman Bay just prior to the finish line and your fantastic post race BBQ.  Don’t miss out on this early season classic just a short drive from NOVA!

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General Smallwood Olympic

Saturday  April 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Triathlon:  1.5K Swim (Bay); 24 Mile Bike (Rolling Hills); 10K Run (Rolling Hills)
Aquabike: 1.5K Swim (Bay); 24 Mile Bike (Rolling Hills)
Course Details & Course Maps

Swim Course: The 1.5K swim begins with an in water start off the marina’s main dock.  Athletes will swim two (2) loops of a rectangular shaped course and exit the water via the nearby boat ramp.  The course will have 4 yellow turn buoys and orange sighting buoys will be located approximately every 75 meters. This area of the bay is fairly shallow so warms up quickly once the weather breaks  A temperature reading will be taken and posted the Thursday prior to the event.  This swim course is great for spectating as friends and family line the bulkhead cheering on the swimmers as they start the swim then exit the water just meters away. (please note, there is no pre-swimming at this venue as the marina is extremely active) You can find a complete water temperature history in our FAQ’s.

Bike Course: The Olympic bike is a beautiful course that winds it’s way through the rural countryside on well paved roads.  Once athletes leave the park there are rolling hills, smooth pavement, wide shoulders and low traffic.  It’s hard to believe there is riding this nice this close to DC. Note: One turn at mile 5 differentiates the Olympic from the Sprint Course, #knowthecourse Approx 860′ of elevation.

Run Course: The Olympic run course features two beautiful loops of the Sprint course that winds it’s way along the shoulder of Chickamuxen road and through the State Park. This course is heavily shaded, rolling and has great views throughout. Approx 340′ of elevation.

Course Maps

General Smallwood Sprint

Saturday  April 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim (Bay); 16 Mile Bike (Rolling Hills); 5K Run (Rolling Hills)
Aquabike: 750 Meter Swim (Bay); 16 Mile Bike (Rolling Hills)
Course Details & Course Maps

Swim Course: The 1.5K swim begins with an in water start off the marina’s main dock.  Athletes will swim two (2) loops of a rectangular shaped course and exit the water via the nearby boat ramp.  The course will have 4 yellow turn buoys and orange sighting buoys will be located approximately every 75 meters. This area of the bay is fairly shallow so warms up quickly once the weather breaks  A temperature reading will be taken and posted the Thursday prior to the event.  This swim course is great for spectating as friends and family line the bulkhead cheering on the swimmers as they start the swim then exit the water just meters away. (please note, there is no pre-swimming at this venue as the marina is extremely active) You can find a complete water temperature history in our FAQ’s.

Bike Course: The Sprint bike is a beautiful course that winds it’s way through the rural countryside on well paved roads.  Once athletes leave the park there are rolling hills, smooth pavement, wide shoulders and low traffic.  It’s hard to believe there is riding this nice this close to DC. Note: One turn at mile 5 differentiates the Olympic from the Sprint Course, #knowthecourse. Approx 605′ of elevation.

Run Course: The Sprint features a one loop run the shoulder of Chickamuxen road and through the State Park. This course is heavily shaded, rolling and has great views throughout. Approx 160′ of elevation.

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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!
  • Please do not exceed the speed limit inside the park (25 mph)! The speed limit is STRICTLY enforced!
  • Is this your first race? Welcome to the sport and the Kinetic Multisports family!
  • Please, no swimming at the race site prior to the actual race.  This area is generally not set up for swimming and is a very active marina with numerous fishing boats.
Race Policies Directions Athlete Guide Participant list FAQs

2 Options for Packet Pick Up

1. Date: Friday
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Smallwood State Park Marina Area Parking Lot(Race site)
Pre-Race Meeting: 6 PM – Race Site

Race Site Address:2750 Sweden Point Road
Marbury MD 20658

2. Date: Saturday (Race Day)
Time: 6:30-7:30 AM
Location: Smallwood State Park (Race site)

Pre-Race Meeting: 7:45 AM at swim start.

Please Note: All participants must collect his/ her own event packet. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT.  HINT if you take a photo of your ID with your phone, that will be sufficient for photo ID purposes. 

Pre-Race Meeting: An extensive pre-race meeting will take place at 6PM on Friday. If this is your first race, come to this meeting to have your questions answered. A second brief meeting will occur 15 minutes prior to race start.

No Pre-Swimming:  Please, no swimming at the race site prior to the actual race.  This area is generally not set up for swimming and is a very active marina with numerous fishing boats.

Lodging
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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!

2025 Photos/Videos
Race Video
Awards Video

2024 Photos/Videos
Smallwood Race Video:   https://vimeo.com/940387984?share=copy

Smallwood Awards:   https://vimeo.com/940388034?share=copy

Smallwood Vimeo Showcase:   https://vimeo.com/manage/showcases/11131405/web-layout

Smallwood SmugMug Race and Awards Picture Gallery:
https://gokinetic.smugmug.com/General-Smallwood

Smallwood SmugMug Bike Start Picture Gallery:
https://gokinetic.smugmug.com/General-Smallwood-Bike-Start

Smallwood SmugMug Bridge Run Picture Gallery:
https://gokinetic.smugmug.com/General-Smallwood-Run

Smallwood SmugMug Finish Line Picture Gallery:
https://gokinetic.smugmug.com/General-Smallwood-Finish-Line

2023 Photos/Videos
* SmugMug Pictures

2022 Photos/Videos

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.

 

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Affiliated Charities

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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