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. 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. Click button below to view venue map.

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 ​

(updated 8.12.26)

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

7:45 AM - Transition Area CLOSES for ALL participants, everyone to swim start at lake.

8:00 AM – Wave 1, Olympic Tri - ALL MEN and ALL GENDER Relays 

8:02 AM - Wave 2, Olympic Tri - ALL WOMEN and Duathlon* 

Break

8:40 AM - Wave 3, Sprint Tri – ALL MEN and ALL GENDER Relays

8:42 AM - Wave 4, Sprint Tri – ALL WOMEN and Duathlon* 

10:30 AM - Award Ceremony (subject to change)

11:00 AM - Olympic Bike Course CUT OFF TIME

12:30 PM - Olympic Run Course Finish CUT OFF TIME 

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

 

Course Cut-off Times - IMPORTANT!

There are no cut off times for the Sprint race.

Olympic participants must complete the bike course by 11:00 AM.

Olympic participants must complete the run course by 12:30 PM.

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.

 

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 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 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 - 5:00 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.  Body marking will take place in the transition area prior to the start of the race. It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure that volunteers mark their age as of December 31, 2026, which corresponds to the age division in which the athlete will compete. Please do not apply sunscreen, oil, Vaseline or lotion until AFTER you have been body marked. 

​Race Bike Racking & Transition Area Protocol  

All bikes will be racked on race day only. To enter the transition area, athletes must wear the security wristband received at athlete check-in. 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.