The RVA Sprint Triathlon is designed for athletes of all experience levels. Choose from three formats: Triathlon (Swim-Bike-Run), Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run), or Aquabike (Swim-Bike).

Participants can race the Sprint Distance or Beginner-Only Distance, and youth athletes can join the Kid’s Splash & Dash.

The triathlon will feature a Seeded Elite Start.  The top 12 men and 12 women in the Sprint Triathlon will compete in a seeded start.  Selected women will start approximately 7 minutes ahead of the men and the first athlete across the finish line wins a free entry to any Live Red Foundation race!

All races are USA Triathlon sanctioned.

Sprint Triathlon / Duathlon / Aquabike

Ages 13 & Up

• Triathlon:  300 yd Pool Swim, 20 K Bike, 5 K Run
• Duathlon: 0.75 mi Run, 20 K Bike, 5 K Run
• Aquabike: 300 yd Swimm 20K Bike, Finish

Beginner-Only Triathlon / Duathlon / Aquabike

Ages 13+ & First-Time Triathletes

• Triathlon: 150 yd Pool Swim, 6 mi Bike, 1.5 mi Run
• Duathlon: 0.75 mi Run, 6 mi Bike, 1.5 mi Run
• Aquabike: 150 yd Swim, 6 mi Bike, Finish

Kid’s Splash & Dash

Ages 6–15

• Swim-Run: 100 yd Pool Swim, 1 mi Run, Finish

At Live Red Foundation (LRF), we believe in living with purpose—whether through racing or serving. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every event we host funds the important work we are doing in Richmond’s lowest-opportunity neighborhoods, providing free fitness programs that teach 8 core life skills to youth who need them most.

When you race with purpose, your miles fuel programs that bring fitness, mentorship, and hope to every child. When you serve with purpose, your time and talents directly impact lives, helping us reach more youth with encouragement and opportunity.

Do you believe in the power of fitness and community to transform lives? Whether you lace up to race or roll up your sleeves to serve, you join us on our mission to make this transformation possible for every child.

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