This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.
 

​Olympic Triathlon - 1500 Meter Swim | 25.4 Mile Bike | 6.2 Mile Run

Olympic Duathlon - 1.5 Mile Run | 25.5  Mile Bike | 6.2 Mile Run

Olympic Aquabike - 1500 Meter Swim /25.5 Mile Bike

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Sprint Triathlon - 750 Meter Swim | 16.7 Mile Bike | 3.1 Mile Run

Sprint Duathlon - 1 Mile Run | 16.5 Mile Bike | 3.1 Mile Run

Sprint Aquabike - 750 Meter Swim |16.5 Mile Bike
 

TRIATHLON AND AQUABIKE START

Athletes will be called onto the starting line (inflatable arch at swim start) by assigned wave number. Each wave will walk/run into the water when prompted to begin. You must wear your designated swim cap color and start in your designated swim wave.

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Triathlon Relay Teams - Athletes who are participating in a relay may remain in the transition area to wait for their swimmer to exit the water. Athletes will exchange race bib and timing chip with their partner in the transition area only. Only one team member is allowed on the course at any given time. Only one team member may start the race and cross the finish line.
 

WETSUIT POLICY

Water temperatures for the Luray Triathlon have ranged from 76–83F. The official water temperature, to determine wetsuit eligibility, will be taken on race morning, 60-90 minutes prior to race start.

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USAT Wetsuit Temperature Policy:

• 78 F or below - wetsuits ARE allowed.

• 78.1 F to 83.9 F - participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion; however, wearing a wetsuit in this temperature range will mean that an athlete is ineligible for awards.

• 84 F and above: wetsuits are NOT permitted—this is for your own safety.

DUATHLON START

Both the Sprint & Olympic races will start on the main park road near the porta-potties at 8:09 AM.

Click HERE to view the venue map and start location. 

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Leg #1 - Runners will START on the main park road and complete and out-and-back loop. 

Leg #2 - participants will complete the same bike course as triathlon. See info below. 

Leg #3 - participants will complete the same run course as triathlon. See info below. 
 

SWIM START AND COURSE

Please be at the swim start by 7:45 AM for a final pre-race briefing. This race will use a mass start format whereas swimmers will stage under the inflatable arch and then run/walk into the water to being the swim leg (note that this type of start is different than past years, no in-water start). If you are not a strong swimmer, we recommend that you start to the side or near the back of your wave. 

Swimming during non-race days is not permitted. 

 

Required Distances

Sprint Race – 750 Meter Swim (one loop)

Olympic Race – 1500 Meter Swim (two loops)

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To view the swim course map, click HERE.

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BIKE COURSE 

Please see the bike course map for your race. If you are doing the Olympic race, you will do a second loop at the intersection of Hollow Run Rd and Ida Rd. If you are doing the Sprint, you will do only one loop and continue on the bike course. The course will be marked with signs at all the turns. Volunteers will point you in the direction of your turn. Even though there will be police officers and sheriff’s deputies on the course for your safety, the course is still open to traffic—please BE ALERT and BE CAREFUL! We recommend that you pre-ride or pre-drive the course prior to race day. Knowing the course is YOUR responsibility. There are no aid stations on the bike course. 

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Required Distances

Sprint Race – Bike ONE loop - 16.5 mi

Olympic Race – Bike TWO loops - 25.5 mi

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To view the bike course map, click HERE.

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RUN COURSE 

Please see the run course map and venue map for your race. The run course is on paved road. Standard running shoes are appropriate. Aid stations will be located at the start of the run and at mile 1.5 on the loop. 

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If you are doing the Olympic distance, you will complete a 2x out and back run course . If you are doing the Sprint, you will be doing a single out and back course. Runners should run on the left side of the road at all times. The run course will have limited vehicle traffic. Volunteers will be on the course to direct runners.

Please stay alert and remain aware of your surroundings! 

 

Required Distances

Triathlon Sprint Race- Run ONE loop - 3.1 mi

Triathlon Olympic Race- Run TWO loops - 6.2 mi​

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To view the run course map, click HERE. 

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COURSE CUT OFF TIMES

Olympic race, has a cut-off time of: 1:30 pm

Sprint race, has a cut off time of: 12:00 pm

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Finishing the race after the course cutoff time is at the discretion of each athlete, but race support will no longer be provided and the event holds no responsibility for athlete safety after this point.