_ The 2018 East Coast Triathlon Festival:

EAST COAST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL   The East Coast Triathlon Festival is a unique, world-class triathlon experience:  

• 9 Races in one day for the entire family: Kids, adults, elites, beginners
• Safe course closed to vehicular traffic with hay-bales on every corners
• Unique Super Sprint distance perfect for beginners as well as those with a need for speed
• Race the same course (but in a separate event) as world-class elites
• Every participant receives professional treatment

Sign up and experience the East Coast Triathlon Festival.

Event details and schedule

SUPER SPRINT AMATEUR RACE

This adult race (13-adult) features a unique super sprint format (375m swim, 10k bike, 2.5k run). This format provides a perfect introduction to open water triathlon for the beginner as well as a chance for the experienced triathlete to see just how fast he or she can go.   Race in the morning and then stay around to watch the elite races all day long.

Ages 13-100: 375m swim; 10k (2 lap) bike; 2.5k run

KID’S AMATEUR RACES

This race is a great introduction to open water triathlon with a fun, safe venue for ages 7-15 including a shallow man-made lake and bike and run on closed office park roadways.  There is also a duathlon [run-swim-run] option for kids age 7-10 not wishing to swim.

Ages 7-10: 100m swim, 5k bike, 1/2 mi run
Ages 11-15: 200m swim; 10k (2 lap) bike; 2.5k run
Duathlon [age 7-10]: 1/2m run, 5k bike, 1/2 mi run

USAT YOUTH/JUNIOR ELITE CUP

A draft-legal race for youth/junior elites ages 13-19. This serves as 1 of 5 qualifiers for the Aug 4-5 Youth/Junior Elite National Championships in West Chester, Ohio.  To learn more about this series, view the 2017 Junior Elite Series Guide.

Youth (13-15): 375m swim; 10k (2 lap) bike, 2.5k run
Junior (16-19): 750m swim; 20k (4 lap) bike; 5k (2 lap) run

CAMTRI (ITU) SPRINT AMERICAN CONTINENTAL CUP

We are proud to host the Richmond CAMTRI Sprint American Cup which brings some of the best triathletes in the world to Richmond!  This is a draft-legal race for athletes carrying elite licenses only. Please note: All Elite athletes are required to register for the race online. As this is an ITU event, athletes must also register through their National Federation to be entered into the ITU system.

CAMTRI Sprint American Cup (Elites): 750m swim; 20k (4 lap) bike; 5k (2 lap) run

THE COURSE

All races are completed on a course completely closed to traffic with multiple loops encircling the viewing area making it very spectator friendly.  The course is perfect for all ages and levels.

The race, expo, and packet pick-up will all be held at
4600 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 5

• 12:00-5:00pm       Packet Pick-Up / Expo
• 12:00-2:00pm       Swim Warm Ups & Course Preview
• 2:30pm                   Youth & Adult Age Group Briefing
• 3:30pm                   Youth & Junior Elite Race Briefing
• 4:45pm                   CAMTRI Sprint American Cup Briefing

Sunday, May 6

• 5:30-6:30am         Super Sprint Packet Pick-Up
• 7:00am-5pm         Expo
• 7:00am                  Super Sprint Race Start
• 8:30am                  Junior Elite Female Start
• 9:00am                  Age Group Awards Ceremony
• 10:00am                Junior Elite Men Start
• 11:30am                Youth Elite Female Start
• 12:30pm                Youth Elite Male Start
• 1:30pm                  CAMTRI (ITU) Sprint American Cup Female Start
• 2:00pm                  Junior/Youth Elite Awards Ceremony
• 3:00pm                  CAMTRI (ITU) Sprint American Cup Male Start
• 2:30-4:30pm         Kid’s Tri Packet Pick-Up
• 4:30pm                  Kid’s Tri Boys 11-15, Girls 11-15 Race Start
• 5:00pm                  CAMTRI (ITU) Sprint American Cup Awards
• 5:30pm                  Kid’s Tri Boys 7-10, Girls 7-10 Race St