Luray Triathlon & Duathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 15, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Luray, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $145 · goes up to $155 on Mar 20, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquabike Olympic (Individual) | AquabikeSwim 1,500 m · Bike 25.4 miOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $155$165 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Aquabike Sprint (Individual) | AquabikeSwim 750 m · Bike 16.7 miOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $145$155 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Duathlon Olympic (Individual) | DuathlonRun 1.7 mi · Bike 25.4 mi · Run 6.2 mi | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $155$165 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Duathlon Sprint (Individual) | DuathlonRun 1.1 mi · Bike 16.7 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $145$155 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Duathlon (Relay Team) | DuathlonRun 1.7 mi · Bike 25.4 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or team | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $210$220 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon (Relay Team) | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 25.4 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $210$220 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon (Relay Team) | DuathlonRun 1.1 mi · Bike 16.7 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or team | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $200$210 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon (Relay Team) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 16.7 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $200$210 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon Olympic (Individual) | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 25.4 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $155$165 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon Sprint (Individual) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 16.7 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $145$155 after Mar 20, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $155 on Mar 20, 2027.
The swim at Luray Triathlon & Duathlon
This is an open water swim at Lake Arrowhead. The organizer's wetsuit note: wetsuits allowed at 78 F or below; 78.1-83.9 F allowed but ineligible for awards; not permitted at 84 F and above.
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Luray Triathlon & Duathlon
Around August 15, Lake Arrowhead typically runs about 81°F at the surface (78 to 83°F across 2011 to 2020). The water usually runs above 78°F at this date: wetsuits are allowed but make you ineligible for age-group awards.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Aquabike Olympic (Individual) and Duathlon Olympic (Individual): $155 until Mar 19, then $165 until May 21, then $175 until Jul 23, then $185 until Aug 12.
- Aquabike Sprint (Individual) and Duathlon Sprint (Individual): $145 until Mar 19, then $155 until May 21, then $165 until Jul 23, then $175 until Aug 12.
- Olympic Duathlon (Relay Team): $210 until Mar 19, then $220 until May 21, then $230 until Jul 23, then $140 until Aug 12.
- Olympic Triathlon (Relay Team): $210 until Mar 19, then $220 until May 21, then $230 until Jul 23, then $240 until Aug 12.
Online registration closes Aug 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:27 AM, and the Aquabike Olympic (Individual) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lake Arrowhead, Luray, VA 22835
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 Luray Triathlon & Duathlon ranks
- No. 40 of 50 on Largest olympic triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Triathlon Sprint (Individual)
Triathlon Olympic (Individual)
Duathlon Sprint (Individual)
Aggregated from official results for Luray Triathlon & Duathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Luray Triathlon & Duathlon?
At the 2026 Triathlon Sprint (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 1:50:56 or better, the top quarter in 2:00:48, and half the field in 2:17:09; the last tenth came in after 2:49:08.
At the 2026 Triathlon Olympic (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 2:50:15 or better, the top quarter in 3:08:30, and half the field in 3:28:16; the last tenth came in after 4:08:02.
At the 2026 Duathlon Sprint (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 1:37:47 or better, the top quarter in 1:49:14, and half the field in 2:04:54; the last tenth came in after 2:32:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:46:17 |
| 20-29 | 2:06:53 | 1:50:49 |
| 30-39 | 2:06:04 | 1:50:15 |
| 40-49 | 2:07:10 | 1:54:52 |
| 50-59 | 2:00:59 | 1:41:00 |
| 60-69 | 2:44:30 | 2:12:09 |
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.
Swim, bike and run splits at Luray Triathlon & Duathlon
At the 2026 Triathlon Sprint (Individual), the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 10:55 to the top quarter there, 51% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Virginia, the median swim here was 5:19 slower, the bike 27:14 slower and the run 2:39 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 16:16 | 18:39 | 21:30 | 25:07+ |
| T1 | 3:57 | 4:28 | 5:16 | 6:23+ |
| Bike | 1:00:04 | 1:06:16 | 1:13:44 | 1:22:59+ |
| T2 | 0:59 | 1:19 | 1:46 | 2:18+ |
| Run | 25:17 | 28:19 | 32:29 | 36:33+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Triathlon Olympic (Individual), the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 15:36 to the top quarter there, 46% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Virginia, the median swim here was 4:24 slower, the bike 18:44 slower and the run 3:21 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 29:31 | 33:45 | 37:47 | 42:21+ |
| T1 | 3:44 | 4:30 | 5:22 | 6:46+ |
| Bike | 1:24:34 | 1:29:54 | 1:40:25 | 1:53:50+ |
| T2 | 1:15 | 1:37 | 2:17 | 2:56+ |
| Run | 48:52 | 54:24 | 1:00:48 | 1:08:35+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Down 38 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Luray Triathlon & Duathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 253 to 158 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:06:30 to 2:17:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 158 (-27%) | 2:17:09 | under 1:50:56 | 1:33:10 |
| 2025 | 217 (-18%) | 2:11:08 | under 1:43:12 | 1:22:08 |
| 2024 | 266 (+5%) | 2:11:40 | under 1:44:48 | 1:28:14 |
| 2023 | 253 | 2:06:30 | under 1:42:43 | 1:22:50 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 2:00:48, against 1:24:35 in a typical Virginia sprint triathlon, so times here run 43 percent slower.
- Olympic Triathlon: Slower than most Virginia olympic triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 3:08:30, against 2:42:51 in a typical Virginia olympic triathlon, so times here run 16 percent slower.
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 August 15 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 90°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
- Lake Arrowhead, Luray, VA 22835Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 780 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 15, 2027), 2026 (Aug 16, 2026), 2025 (Aug 16, 2025), 2024 (Aug 17, 2024), 2023 (Aug 19, 2023), 2022 (Aug 20, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Luray Triathlon & Duathlon?
- Sunday, August 15, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $145 before processing fees, and rises to $155 on Mar 20, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 158 athletes finished the Triathlon Sprint (Individual); the median finish was 2:17:09 and the winner finished in 1:33:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 2:00:48, against 1:24:35 in a typical Virginia sprint triathlon, so times here run 43 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Lake Arrowhead, Luray, VA 22835.
From the organizers
Conquer the race. Love the town. Come Swim, Bike & Run in Luray! Set in the scenic Shenandoah Valley near the friendly town of Luray, Virginia, the 21th Annual Luray Triathlon offers a fun-filled, challenging multi-sport weekend.