East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF) 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Glen Allen, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $75 · goes up to $80 on Feb 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and socks
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 76 finished the Sprint Triathlon in 2026, and this year's cap is 80.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Draft-Legal (Female Ages 16-19) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 2, 20278:00 AM | $140 | 80 |
| Junior Draft-Legal (Male Ages 16-19) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 2, 20279:15 AM | $140$145 after Mar 1, 2027 | 80 |
| Youth Draft-Legal (Female Ages 13-15) | Kids TriathlonSwim 375 m · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 miOpen water swim | May 2, 202710:30 AM | $140$145 after Mar 1, 2027 | 80 |
| Youth Draft-Legal (Male Ages 13-15) | Kids TriathlonSwim 375 m · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 miOpen water swim | May 2, 202711:15 AM | $140$145 after Mar 1, 2027 | 80 |
| Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 100 m · Bike 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 2, 202712:00 PM | $75$80 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Duathlon | DuathlonRun 0.5 mi · Bike 3.1 mi · Run 0.5 mi | May 2, 202712:00 PM | $75$80 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Triathlon | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 3.1 mi · Run 0.5 miOpen water swim | May 2, 202712:00 PM | $75$80 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| Youth & Adult 2-Person Mixed Relay Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 3.1 mi · Run 0.6 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 2, 20271:00 PM | $150$155 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| Non-Draft Junior / Adult Aquabike (Ages 13+) | AquabikeSwim 375 m · Bike 6.2 miOpen water swim | May 2, 20272:00 PM | $95$100 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| Non-Draft Junior / Adult Duathlon (Ages 13+) | DuathlonRun 0.5 mi · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 mi | May 2, 20272:00 PM | $95$100 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| Non-Draft Junior/ Adult Triathlon (Ages 13+) | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 375 m · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 miOpen water swim | May 2, 20272:00 PM | $95$100 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| Draft-Legal Age Group Duathlon (Ages 13+ / Adult) | DuathlonRun 0.5 mi · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 mi | May 2, 20273:00 PM | $95$100 after Feb 1, 2027 | 80 |
| Draft-Legal Age Group Triathlon (Ages 13+ / Adult) | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 375 m · Bike 6.2 mi · Run 1.6 miOpen water swim | May 2, 20273:00 PM | $95$100 after Feb 1, 2027 | 80 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $80 on Feb 1, 2027.
The swim at East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)
This is an open water swim. The organizer's wetsuit note: age group athletes may wear wetsuits up to 78 F, youth/junior elites up to 68 F; expected water temperature mid to upper 60s.
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Junior Draft-Legal (Female Ages 16-19): $140 until Jan 31, then $140 until Feb 28, then $145 until Mar 31, then $150 until May 2.
- Junior Draft-Legal (Male Ages 16-19): $140 until Feb 28, then $145 until Mar 31, then $150 until Apr 28.
- Youth Draft-Legal (Female Ages 13-15) and Youth Draft-Legal (Male Ages 13-15): $140 until Feb 28, then $145 until Mar 31, then $150 until May 2.
- Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Aquabike and Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Duathlon and Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Triathlon: $75 until Jan 31, then $80 until Feb 28, then $85 until Mar 31, then $90 until Apr 28, then $95 until May 2.
Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:14 AM, and the Junior Draft-Legal (Female Ages 16-19) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 280 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Innsbrook, Glen Allen, VA 23060
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF) ranks
- No. 37 of 50 on Cheapest aquabikes in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Junior Draft-Legal (Female Ages 16-19)
Junior Draft-Legal (Male Ages 16-19)
Non-Draft Junior/ Adult Triathlon (Ages 13+)
Aggregated from official results (Live Red Foundation) for East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)?
At the 2026 Junior Draft-Legal (Female Ages 16-19), the fastest tenth finished in 1:01:44 or better, the top quarter in 1:04:08, and half the field in 1:06:18; the last tenth came in after 1:12:48.
At the 2026 Junior Draft-Legal (Male Ages 16-19), the fastest tenth finished in 55:06 or better, the top quarter in 57:19, and half the field in 1:00:03; the last tenth came in after 1:04:23.
At the 2026 Non-Draft Junior/ Adult Triathlon (Ages 13+), the fastest tenth finished in 36:05 or better, the top quarter in 39:22, and half the field in 44:27; the last tenth came in after 57:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:01:13 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 22 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Virginia sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:04:08, against 1:24:35 in a typical Virginia sprint triathlon, so times here run 24 percent faster.
- Super Sprint Triathlon: Faster than most US super sprint triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 super sprint triathlon field finished under 39:22, against 51:16 in a typical US super sprint triathlon, so times here run 23 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 2 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Innsbrook, Glen Allen, VA 23060Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 280 feet
- Included with entry
- Giveaway: Select Your Sock Size; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (May 2, 2027), 2026 (May 3, 2026), 2025 (May 4, 2025), 2024 (May 5, 2024)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Quick answers
- When is East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $75 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Feb 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 76 athletes finished the Junior Draft-Legal (Female Ages 16-19); the median finish was 1:06:18 and the winner finished in 1:00:42.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 76 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon in 2026, close to this year's cap of 80, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:04:08, against 1:24:35 in a typical Virginia sprint triathlon, so times here run 24 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Innsbrook, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
From the organizers
A multisport festival for all ages & experience levels!
9 Separate races for youth and adult triathletes, duathletes, and runners of all levels including:
1 of 5 Youth & Junior Cup races which qualify for USAT’s Youth & Junior Nationals
One of the only adult draft-legal races in the country
Unique 2-person mixed relay race
Beginner-friendly youth & adult triathlon, duathlon, and run races
No qualification necessary & there is a race for all levels
Safe, loop course closed to vehicular traffic with hay-bales on every corner
Previous years hosted athletes from over 40 US states and 5 countries