Rocketts Landing Olympic Distance Triathlon

1.5k River Swim ~ 40k Bike ~ 10k Run

*Due to heavy spring rains causing cold and unpredictable currents along with 6 event conflicts, Rocketts has a new date!

Top 10 Reasons to tri Rocketts!

1. This year is the second year for Richmond, VA to have it's own Olympic distance tri downtown!

2. It's a "must tri".

3. It's where city meets country. The swim is in the scenic James River (this is not a river that it is illegal to swim in the rest of the year, we have bald eagles!), bike course is beautiful out east, the run goes along the river and the new Capital trail, and the post race party is awesome... beer, wine, band!

4. You are tired of paying $160 for an Olympic distance tri.

5. You want to actually race this year, parenthood and injury-free status have opened up space for your year to compete! No excuses said Mr Trump.

6. You have raced sprints and it's time to step into a new challenge.

7. You are racing local, and wish to save some cash!

8. You can race with those fast duathletes!

9. You bought a sweet new ride and want to crush the bike course.

10. You are part of the best, fastest growing, driven triathlon scene in the US, it's here in Richmond.

This event offers a plythera of categories: triathlon, duathlon, 2 or 3 person relays, aquabike (swim/bike only), aquathlon (swim/run only), Clydesdale (200 lbs) /Athenas (150 lbs), Collegiate, and individuals. There is something for everyone to be able to participate!

Details for the RMS Triathlon Series is on the homepage.