Sprint & Olympic Course Info
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
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
VENUE MAP
To view a map of the race venue, click HERE.
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.
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.
USAT Wetsuit Temperature Policy:
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78 F or below - wetsuits ARE allowed.
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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.
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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.
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)
To view the swim course map, click HERE.
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.
Required Distances
Sprint Race – Bike ONE loop - 16.5 mi
Olympic Race – Bike TWO loops - 25.5 mi
To view the bike course map, click HERE.
Bike Course Cut-off Times - IMPORTANT!
Olympic distance participants must complete the bike course by 11:00 AM. Participants who do not complete the bike course by 11:00 AM will not be permited to continue the race.
There is no Sprint distance bike course cut off time.
