GENERAL RACE INFO

Set in the scenic Shenandoah Valley near the friendly town of Luray, Virginia, the 21st Annual Luray Triathlon offers a fun-filled, challenging multi-sport weekend. The Luray Triathlon is a partnership with the Town of Luray and Page County, Virginia. NEW for 2026, both the Sprint & Olympic races will be held on same day - Aug 16, 2026. 

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​Olympic Triathlon - 1500 Meter Swim | 25.4 Mile Bike | 6.2 Mile Run

Olympic Duathlon - 1.5 Mile Run | 25.4 Mile Bike | 6.2 Mile Run

Olympic Aquabike - 1500 Meter Swim /25.5 Mile Bike

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Sprint Triathlon - 750 Meter Swim | 16.7 Mile Bike | 3.1 Mile Run

Sprint Duathlon - 1 Mile Run | 16.7 Mile Bike | 3.1 Mile Run

Sprint Aquabike - 750 Meter Swim |16.7 Mile Bike

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RACE LOCATION 

Lake Arrowhead Park
265 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Luray, VA 22835

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​AGE REQUIREMENT 

Sprint - must be 14 years of age and older

Olympic - must be 14 years of age and older

Participants will compete based on their race age. Your race age for the 2026 season is determined by your age on December 31st, 2026.

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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. See Venue Map for location of parking area.

 

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.

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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 ​

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

8:00 AM – Wave 1, Sprint - Men 44 yr and under all Male Relays 

8:02 AM - Wave 2, Sprint - Men 45 yr and older 

8:04 AM - Wave 3, Sprint - Women 44 yr and under AND all Female/Coed Relays 

8:06 AM - Wave 4, Sprint - Women 45 yr and older 

Break

8:25 AM - Wave 5, Olympic – Men 44 and under, all Male Relays 

8:27 AM - Wave 6, Olympic – Men 45 and older 

8:29 AM – Wave 7, Olympic – Women 44 and under, all Female & Coed relays 

8:31 AM – Wave 8, Olympic – Women 45 and older

9:00 AM- Sprint Award Ceremony (subject to change)

10:15 AM – Olympic Award Ceremony (subject to change)

*duathlon/duathlon on main park road near porta-potties.

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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 I.D. 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 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lake Arrowhead Park. 

• Sunday, Aug 16 from 5:45 AM 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 at 4:00 PM at Lake Arrowhead Park

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YOUR RACE PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

WRISTBAND

A unique wristband will be given to participants at athlete check-in. Participants must wear this wrist band at all times on race day. This wristband must remain on until you have removed your bike from transition after the race. This band will identify you as an official participant and allows you access to the transition area. You will not be allowed into the transition area without this band in place.

 

BIKE ADHESIVE NUMBER

At athlete check-in, you will be given an adhesive bike number. Your bike must have an adhesive number on to rack on race morning.

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TIMING

At athlete check in, you will be given a ankle chip timing. Athletes must wear their ankle chip at all times during this event. Should you forget your timing chip or loose it during the race, please let race management know so that we can give you another timing chip. Relay teams must transfer timing chips between teammates in the transition area.

 

RACE BIBS

Participants must wear their race bib on the run course at all times. Athletes can either pin their race bib to their shirt or wear it attached to a race belt. Relay teams must transfer bibs between teammates in the transition area. Athletes are required to wear their bib on their front side when going in and out of transition and crossing the finish line.

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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. 

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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**.

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POST RACE

Race Results

Use your mobile phone and go to the RESULTS page and click on Luray Triathlon results. On the results web page, enter your bib number or name to view your individual or team results.

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AWARDS

Adult awards will be given to following categories. Awards will NOT be mailed to participants. Friends of runners may accept an award on your behalf.   

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• Overall Male - Top 3

• Overall Female - Top 3

• Overall Non-Binary - Top 3

• Age Group - Top 3 (male & female) 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89​