RACE LOCATION 

Lake Arrowhead Park
265 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Luray, VA 22835

 

PARKING

All athletes will be directed to park (Lot A) near the lake. The upper lot (Lot B) will be reserved for handicapped parking and overflow from lot A. See Venue Map for location of parking area.

 

Please note: If you need to leave before the last finisher, you will be directed from lot A up through lot B, where you must make a left turn on Lake Arrowhead Rd to avoid driving on the course for athlete safety. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, Aug 15 - at Lake Arrowhead Park 

4:00 PM - Athlete Check-In Opens

5:00 PM - Athlete Meeting in Transition Area (optional)

6:00 PM - Athlete Check-In Closes

Swimming during non-race days is not permitted. 

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Sunday, Aug 16 - at Lake Arrowhead Park ​

5:45 AM - Athlete Check In & Transition Area Opens for bike racking and body marking.

8:00 AM – Wave 1, Sprint - Men 44 yr and under all Male Relays 

8:02 AM - Wave 2, Sprint - Men 45 yr and older 

8:04 AM - Wave 3, Sprint - Women 44 yr and under AND all Female/Coed Relays 

8:06 AM - Wave 4, Sprint - Women 45 yr and older 

Break

8:25 AM - Wave 5, Olympic – Men 44 and under, all Male Relays 

8:27 AM - Wave 6, Olympic – Men 45 and older 

8:29 AM – Wave 7, Olympic – Women 44 and under, all Female & Coed relays 

8:31 AM – Wave 8, Olympic – Women 45 and older

9:00 AM- Sprint Award Ceremony (subject to change)

10:15 AM – Olympic Award Ceremony (subject to change)

 

*Duathlon starts on main park road near porta-potties.

 

WHAT IS MY RACE AGE? 

All participants shall compete based on their age on December 31, 2026. USA Triathlon dictates that an athlete's age for all sanctioned races is determined by their age on December 31 of the competition year. Athletes "age up" at the beginning of the year, not on their actual birthday. For example, if you turn 35 anytime in 2026, you will race in the 35-49 year old category for the entire year.  

 

Adult age group ranges (5 year increments):

19 & younger, 20-24 yr, 25-29 yrs, 30-34 yr, 35-39 yr, 40-49 yr, 50-54 yr, 55-59 yr, 60-64 yr, 65-69 yr, 70-74 yr, 75-79 yr, 80-84 yr, 85-89 yr.

 

ATHLETE CHECK-IN

Per USAT rules, each participant MUST pick up his/her own packet in person. If you do not check in during the designated check-in times in person, you will not be able to participate in the event. All participants 18 years and older must bring a valid photo ID to athlete check in. NO PHOTO ID = NO RACE!!! If you are under 18 without a photo ID, your parent or guardian may show their photo ID.

 

Athlete Check-In will be at (please attend one of the following):

• Saturday, Aug 15 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lake Arrowhead Park. 

• Sunday, Aug 16 - 5:45 PM to 7:45 AM at Lake Arrowhead Park.

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PRE-RACE COURSE TALK (optional)

Please consider attending the scheduled athlete meeting, which will provide important information about the race, and include a question and answer segment. If you are a first timer– attending a pre-race course talk is recommended!

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• Saturday, Aug 15 - 4:00 PM at Lake Arrowhead Park

​​TRANSITION AREA

You must be wearing the unique athlete wristband to enter the transition area. Your bike number adhesive must be placed on your bike as well. Please be sure to bring along items received at check-in including race numbers (bib & bike adhesive number), as well as your bike, helmet and other personal gear.  All bikes will be racked on race day only. **The transition area is RESTRICTED TO ATHLETES ONLY**.

 

FINISH LINE

Participants will receive a finisher medal and bottled water at the finish line.  Race staff will collect your timing chip here as well.

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RESULTS

​LIVE results will be published throughout the race. Use your mobile phone to go to RESULTS and click on Bear Triathlon. On the results web page, enter your bib number or name to view your individual or team results.

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AWARDS

Adult awards will be given to following categories:​

• Overall Male - Top 3

• Overall Female - Top 3

• Overall Non-Binary - Top 3

• Age Group - Top 3 (male & female) 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89

• Relay Teams - Top 3 teams in each category (all male, all female & co-ed)