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Triathlons in Virginia

Virginia has 30 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026. Two months carry most of the calendar: August (13) and September (8) together account for 70% of races (21 of 30). No single city dominates the calendar. Ashburn leads with 4 races, followed by Culpeper (2), Stephens City (2), and Luray (2). The remaining 67% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.

Triathlons by month in Virginia

Aug (13) · Sep (8) · Jul (3) · May (2) · Oct (2) · Apr (1) · Dec (1)

Showing 24 of 30

Culpeper Triathlon
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Culpeper Triathlon

July 25, 2026
Culpeper, VA
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LoCo Sprint Tri
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LoCo Sprint Tri

July 26, 2026
Ashburn, VA
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Nice Triathlon Prep Camp at Shenandoah
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Nice Triathlon Prep Camp at Shenandoah

July 30, 2026
Harrisonburg, VA
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Loudoun Mini Athletes' Tri
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Loudoun Mini Athletes' Tri

August 1, 2026
Ashburn, VA
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Sherando Youth Triathlon
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Sherando Youth Triathlon

August 2, 2026
Stephens City, VA
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Ashburn Village Kids Tri

Ashburn, VA

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Ashburn Village Kids Tri

August 8, 2026
Ashburn, VA
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Ashburn Village Kids Triathlon
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Ashburn Village Kids Triathlon

August 8, 2026
Ashburn, VA
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Sherando Youth Triathlon

Stephens City, VA

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Sherando Youth Triathlon

August 15, 2026
Stephens City, VA
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Luray Triathlon & Duathlon
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Luray Triathlon & Duathlon

August 16, 2026
Luray, VA
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Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Four - Mount Vernon Park
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Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Four - Mount Vernon Park

August 16, 2026
Alexandria, VA
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Luray Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike

Luray, VA

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Luray Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike

August 16, 2026
Luray, VA
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Beach Bum Classic Triathlon

Virginia Beach, VA

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Beach Bum Classic Triathlon

August 22, 2026
Virginia Beach, VA
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RVA Sprint Triathlon

Rockville, VA

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RVA Sprint Triathlon

August 29, 2026
Rockville, VA
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Fawn Lake Triathlon

Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA

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Fawn Lake Triathlon

August 30, 2026
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
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2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26
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2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26

August 30, 2026
Charlottesville, VA
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Cal Tri Charlottesville

Charlottesville, VA

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Cal Tri Charlottesville

August 30, 2026
Charlottesville, VA
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Smith Mountain Lake Ultra Triathlon
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Smith Mountain Lake Ultra Triathlon

September 11, 2026
Huddleston, VA
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Patriots Triathlon
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Patriots Triathlon

September 12, 2026
Williamsburg, VA
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Patriots Triathlon Festival

Williamsburg, VA

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Patriots Triathlon Festival

September 12, 2026
Williamsburg, VA
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Smith Mountain Lake Ultra Triathlon

Huddleston, VA

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Smith Mountain Lake Ultra Triathlon

September 12, 2026
Huddleston, VA
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Buchanan Tri
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Buchanan Tri

September 12, 2026
Buchanan, VA
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Reston Triathlon
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Reston Triathlon

September 20, 2026
Reston, VA
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Robious Landing Triathlon
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Robious Landing Triathlon

September 20, 2026
Midlothian, VA
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Giant Acorn Triathlon
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Giant Acorn Triathlon

September 26, 2026
Spotsylvania, VA
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Frequently asked questions

What are the standard triathlon distances?▾
The main distances are Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), Half-Ironman/70.3 (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run), and full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run). Browse all distances on RACE.
What do I need for my first triathlon?▾
At minimum you need a swimsuit, goggles, a road or tri bike, helmet, running shoes, and a race belt for your number. Many beginners start with a sprint triathlon, which can be completed in 1-2 hours.
What is the difference between sprint and Olympic triathlon?▾
A sprint triathlon is roughly half the distance of an Olympic triathlon. Sprints typically take 1-1.5 hours while Olympic distance races take 2-3.5 hours. Sprints are ideal for beginners.
How do I qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship?▾
Athletes qualify by earning a slot at an IRONMAN-branded qualifying race. Each full IRONMAN event allocates slots to age group winners. The World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
What are the biggest triathlons in the US?▾
The SuperTri Chicago Triathlon is the largest single triathlon event with 8,000+ athletes. IRONMAN events in Texas, Florida, Lake Placid, and Arizona draw thousands. Escape From Alcatraz is a bucket-list race. Find them all on RACE.
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