Upcoming Triathlons in Virginia

Endurance Grid lists 22 triathlons in Virginia, from August 2026 to July 2027 across 20 cities.

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Races
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Cities

The lay of the land

Triathlon Races in Virginia

The triathlon race calendar in Virginia is busiest in August, September, and May, with races most often in Williamsburg, Alexandria, Ashburn, and Charlottesville.

What a triathlon is

A triathlon is three sports in one race — swim, then bike, then run, back to back, with two timed transitions in between. The sprint distance — a 750m swim, 20K bike, and 5K run — makes the sport more accessible than most people think.

The swim start is exciting and chaotic but finds a rhythm fast; the bike course is usually quiet; the run brings the crowds and the finish line. Beyond fitness, the transitions between disciplines are their own skill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many triathlons are in Virginia?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 22 upcoming triathlons in Virginia across 20 cities, from August 2026 to July 2027.
What triathlon distances are offered in Virginia?+
Triathlons in Virginia include 70.3, Ironman, Olympic, and Sprint distances.
When is triathlon season in Virginia?+
Triathlon season in Virginia runs spring through fall — the warmer months when open water is race-ready. Of the upcoming triathlons on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in August and September.
Which Virginia cities have triathlons?+
Triathlons in Virginia are held in Spotsylvania, Williamsburg, Alexandria, Ashburn, Bentonville, Buchanan, Bumpass, Charlottesville, Culpeper, and Glen Allen, plus 10 other cities.

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