From the Organizer
Our intentions are for everyone to enjoy themselves while participating in three variations of physical activity including swimming, cycling, and running. This event has a maximum of 100 participants. Registration will close once this has been reached. We depend heavily on volunteers to ensure the safety of our participants, please consider volunteering your time, contact Matthew.little@harrisonburgva.gov or Erik.Dart@harrisonburgva.gov if interested.
This event is designed to be a low-key introduction to triathlons for the ages of 5-14. All finishers will receive a race completion medal. As we will post event results, we will not be awarding places. The courses have been setup and designed to fit all levels of ability and experience. Our goal is for everyone to complete the course and take the focus away from competition. We want participants to enjoy themselves and have the desire to participate in future events.
Registration Information:
Deadline to register is July 31, 2026 or when our maximum of 100 participants has been reached.
Register before June 30: $30/participant (fee includes t-shirt)
Register between July 1–July 31: $40/participant (fee includes t-shirt)
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dale Enterprise, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
51,492
as of 2023
Elevation
1,382 ft
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Harrisonburg Youth TryAthlon
Aug 8, 2026