RVA Sprint 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 22, 2027
- Start time
- 7:15 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rockville, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Aug 22, 20277:15 AM | $100$105 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikePool swim | Aug 22, 20277:15 AM | $100$105 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon | Duathlon | Aug 22, 20277:15 AM | $100$105 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swim | Aug 22, 20277:15 AM | $145$155 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Beginner-Only Duathlon | DuathlonRun 0.7 mi · Run 1.5 mi | Aug 22, 20278:30 AM | $75$80 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Beginner-Only Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 150 yd · Run 1.5 miPool swim | Aug 22, 20278:30 AM | $75$80 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Splash & Dash | AquathlonPool swim | Aug 22, 202710:15 AM | $30$35 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquathlon fee goes up to $35 on Nov 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sprint and Sprint Aquabike and Sprint Duathlon: $100 until Nov 29, then $105 until Feb 18, then $110 until May 13, then $115 until Jul 15, then $120 until Aug 18, then $130 until Aug 22.
- Sprint Triathlon - Relay: $145 until Nov 29, then $155 until Feb 18, then $162 until May 13, then $170 until Jul 15, then $180 until Aug 18, then $195 until Aug 22.
- Beginner-Only Duathlon and Beginner-Only Triathlon: $75 until Nov 29, then $80 until Feb 18, then $85 until May 13, then $90 until Jul 15, then $95 until Aug 18, then $100 until Aug 22.
- Kid's Splash & Dash: $30 until Nov 29, then $35 until Feb 18, then $38 until May 13, then $42 until Jul 15, then $46 until Aug 18, then $50 until Aug 22.
Online registration closes Aug 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:31 AM, and the Sprint starts at 7:15 AM. The start sits about 350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Rockville Center, Rockville, VA 23146
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Sprint
Kid's Splash & Dash
Beginner-Only Triathlon
Aggregated from official results (Live Red Foundation) for RVA Sprint. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at RVA Sprint?
At the 2026 Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:08:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:18:54, and half the field in 1:30:30; the last tenth came in after 2:00:31.
At the 2026 Kid's Splash & Dash, the fastest tenth finished in 9:43 or better, the top quarter in 10:38, and half the field in 12:34; the last tenth came in after 15:41.
At the 2026 Beginner-Only Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 42:20 or better, the top quarter in 44:22, and half the field in 51:36; the last tenth came in after 1:07:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:14:16 | 1:05:23 |
| 20-29 | 1:34:16 | 1:19:25 |
| 30-39 | 1:24:49 | 1:08:46 |
| 40-49 | 1:25:46 | 1:07:47 |
| 50-59 | 1:24:47 | 1:10:24 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:27:51 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:37:23 |
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 18 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
RVA Sprint Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 218 to 168 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:28:32 to 1:30:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 168 (-23%) | 1:30:30 | under 1:08:35 | 52:57 |
| 2025 | 218 | 1:28:32 | under 1:08:59 | 52:55 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Virginia sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:18:54, against 1:24:35 in a typical Virginia sprint triathlon, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Super Sprint Triathlon: Faster than most US super sprint triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 super sprint triathlon field finished under 45:09, against 51:16 in a typical US super sprint triathlon, so times here run 12 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 August 22 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 92°F.
Based on 85 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
- Rockville Center, Rockville, VA 23146Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 350 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 22, 2027), 2026 (Aug 23, 2026), 2025 (Aug 24, 2025), 2024 (Aug 25, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is RVA Sprint?
- Sunday, August 22, 2027, starting at 7:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 22, 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.
- 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?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 168 athletes finished the Sprint; the median finish was 1:30:30 and the winner finished in 52:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:18:54, against 1:24:35 in a typical Virginia sprint triathlon, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Rockville Center, Rockville, VA 23146.
From the organizers
The RVA Sprint Triathlon is Richmond’s only pool sprint triathlon. Hosted by the Rockville Center, this race is set in beautiful Rockville, VA. Participants will enjoy a short pool swim, rolling rural bike, and fun out-and-back run course. This event includes a classic sprint triathlon, kid’s splash & dash (swim-run), and new this year we will also have a shorter beginner-only race for first-time triathletes only. Prefer to not swim or run? No problem as we have both duathlon (run-bike-run) and aquabike (swim-bike) options.