Martinsburg Sprint & Super Sprint 

2025 Martinsburg Spring & Super Sprint Triathlon
Presented by Martinsburg-Berkeley County parks & Recreation and WVU Medicine.
Welcome to the 2025 Martinsburg Sprint & Super Sprint Triathlon! We are thrilled to bring this exciting new event to our community and look forward to a fun and rewarding race day.

Parking Information
Parking will be available throughout War Memorial Park on race day. You’ll find spaces near the pool entrance and along the upper park road. Please note:
· The gate near the concession stand will be closed, and there will be no parking in that area.
· All athletes should plan to be parked by 6:30 AM to allow enough time for check-in and race preparation.
 
Athlete Check In and Pre-Race Talk information
Athletes have two options to pick up their race packets. Please remember to bring your photo ID.
· Friday, July 18: 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Course Talk at 6:00 PM)
· Saturday, July 19: 6:15 – 6:45 AM
We strongly encourage attending the Pre-Race Course Talk on Friday, especially if this is your first triathlon! Important course details and event logistics will be covered.
 
Race Day Schedule
Friday, July 18
· 5:00 PM – Athlete Check-In Opens
· 6:00 PM – Pre-Race Course Talk
· 7:00 PM – Athlete Check-In Closes
Saturday, July 19
· 6:15 AM – Athlete Check-In, Transition Area, Bike Racking, and Body Marking Opens
· 7:00 AM – Transition Area Closes; All Athletes Report to Pool Deck
· 7:15 AM – Mandatory Pre-Race Talk on Pool Deck (Athletes must be race-ready at this time and will remain on deck until race start)
· 7:30 AM – Roads on the course close (will remain closed until the final cyclist begins their last lap)
· 7:30 AM – Sprint Race Starts (Time Trial Start); Super Sprint begins immediately after the last Sprint swimmer starts
· Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following the race
 

Course Familiarization
Please review the course maps and be familiar with the bike and run routes before race day. While there will be volunteers and signage, each athlete is responsible for completing the correct number of laps.

Swim Course
The swim will take place in a 25-yard, six-lane outdoor pool.
· Start Format: Time trial, in-water starts from the shallow end.
· Course Style: Snake swim (no flip turns allowed).
· Exit: Athletes must walk on the pool deck until they pass through the pool gate into the transition area.
Distances:
· Sprint: 300 yards
· Super Sprint: 150 yards

Bike Course
The bike course is open to traffic. Police and course marshals will be stationed throughout the course, but participants are responsible for knowing the route, following all traffic laws, and completing the required number of loops.
Distances:
· Sprint: 8.92 miles (4 loops)
· Super Sprint: 4.46 miles (2 loops)

 
Run Course
All turns will be clearly marked and staffed. As with the bike course, participants must know and follow the route, complete the correct distance, and follow directions from police and course marshals.
Distances:
· Sprint: 5K
· Super Sprint: 2.5K

 
Spectator Information
Having friends and family cheer you on is highly encouraged! Please help us keep the race safe and fair by following these guidelines:
· Only official race staff may assist athletes during the race. Spectators, friends, and family may not provide assistance.
· Spectators must stay off the official racecourse and may not block or interfere with athletes.
· No biking alongside athletes is allowed on the bike course.
· The transition area is restricted to athletes and race staff. Volunteers will be available to assist athletes as needed.
· We are still recruiting volunteers for the race! If you know anyone interested, please direct them to: https://shorturl.at/VmxfO   

Results & Photos
Click HERE for the direct link to your race results. These will update live on race day! Photos will be uploaded HERE once available.

 

Final Notes
We can’t wait to welcome you to the starting line of the 2025 Martinsburg Sprint & Super Sprint Triathlon! Whether this is your first race or your fiftieth, we’re proud to have you join us for this exciting community event. Thank you for being part of something special, we’ll see you on race day