Kinetic Multisports

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

Located on the outskirts of picturesque Smithfield in the southeast corner of Virginia, the Smithfield Sprint Triathlon is an early season favorite. Hosted by the Luter Family YMCA this race features a short pool swim, lightning fast bike, and a flat run course.  Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a triathlon novice, this is a great event for you. You’ll feel safe, yet challenged on the rural bike course and will have a flat, fun run to finish your race.  This race starts at 10AM and features hot showers and post race local Q Daddy’s BBQ meal.  Be sure to check out our Smithfield Sprint Triathlon Video to see what you have been missing, then sign up today! New in 2020 we will be starting the race by having everyone self seed themselves for the swim start.

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Smithfield Sprint Triathlon

Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Triathlon: 300 Meter Swim (Pool); 10 Mile Bike; 5K Run
Aquabike: 300 Meter Swim (Pool): 10 Mile Bike
Course Details & Course Maps

Swim Course: The 300 meter swim takes place in the Luter Family YMCA’s indoor pool.  Athletes start in one corner of this 6 lane, 25 meter pool then “snake swim” their way across the pool.  Athletes start one at a time, every 10 seconds, then swim down and back in each lane.  You’ll go under the lane line (flip turn or stand and duck) then continue to work your way across the pool.  Once you finish the swim you’ll run to the transition area located in the parking lot to towel off then head out on your bike.

Pool swim triathlons have become an important part of the triathlon scene in recent years. Pool swim races allow us to begin the triathlon season earlier than normal, and also allow us to utilize venues that have no open water options. In 2020 our pool swim will now be self-seeding on the pool deck.  We will have signs with an estimated 100 yd time to assist with the seeding on the pool deck.  At the race, participants begin the swim in a self seeded order, one person at a time. Normally, participants begin approximately every 10 seconds. We will have a staff member at the start on the pool deck to assist with the spacing in between.  Participants will “snake” their way across the pool – down and back in each lane – covering the required distance when they exit the pool. Your start time will be determined when you cross the timing mat at the edge of the pool.

Bike Course: This 10 mile bike course heads west out of Smithfield and has exactly 3 turns. The pavement is good and the course is mostly flat except for the left turn at mile 3.9! This is a sharp, 135 degree UPHILL turn, be ready for it. After that it is smooth sailing with a tail wind on your way back to the YMCA.

Run Course: The 5k run is a mostly flat out and back course. The run leaves east from transition through the quiet neighborhoods of Smithfield. It quickly gets rural as you turnaround in front of Windsor Castle Park, home to woodland trails, a boat launch, fishing pier & the historic manor house – Windsor Castle. Athletes will return to the YMCA and finish alongside the transition area in the parking lot. Water is available 4 times throughout the course.

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Race Information

  • You’ll love our swag!  All athletes receive a tri-blend long sleeve race shirt, custom race socks and a custom themed finisher medal.  Also, don’t forget the DJ, bounce house for the kids and a fabulous post race BBQ feast.  (Note – Each athlete receives 1 Free BBQ Meal with their entry, if you would like to purchase more meals for family & friends you can do it HERE)
  • Race categories available for this race are Age Group, Aquabike, Relay Teams, Clydesdale,  Athena, Military, Collegiate 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.
  • Are you new to the sport of triathlon and a bit nervous?  Check out our training page so we can get you connected with a coach, club or training group to get you to the finish line.
  • 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!
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Photography

Joe Shrader Photography will be attending this event capturing images throughout the race course. Athletes will receive a customized email after the
race with automated links to find your images. You may also go directly to their website to review their custom products, and purchase your photos from this and other Events.
Joe Shrader Photography LLC | www.joeshraderphotography.com

2 Options for Packet Pick Up

1. Date: Friday
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: Luter Family YMCA (Inside the YMCA-Race Site)
Pre-Race Meeting: 6 PM

Race Site Address: 259 James Street
Smithfield, VA 23430

2. Date: Saturday
Time: 8-9:30 AM
Location: Luter Family YMCA (Inside the YMCA-Race Site)
Pre-Race Meeting: 9:45 AM at pool 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 6 PM on Friday. If this is your first race, come to this meeting to have your questions answered.  A second brief meeting will occur at 9:45 just outside the pool on race morning.

Things to Do
Get to Smithfield a day early to savor the hospitality and ambiance of the town and surrounding area.  Visit Genuine Smithfield to find a listing of restaurants, breweries, museums, parks and much, much more.

Lodging
There are several hotels in town, but they fill up quickly on race weekend.  If you can’t find lodging in town, consider staying in nearby Suffolk.  Be sure to let the reservations agent know you are in town for the triathlon!

Smithfield Station
409 South Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
Click HERE to book with discounted rate ($109) for 2019 using code TRI
877-703-7701
(1.5 miles to race site)

Hampton Inn & Suites
200 Vincents Crossing, Smithfield, Virginia, 23430, USA
Click HERE to book with discounted rate ($109) for 2019 using code KIN
757-365-4760
(3.2 miles to race site)

Hampton Inn 
1017 Centerbrooke Lane
Suffolk, VA 23424
757-935-5880
(17 miles to race site)

Click HERE for a listing of other area hotels.

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.

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

 

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!

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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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