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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 300 m · Bike 10 miPool swim | Apr 3, 202710:00 AM | $119$129 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| Smithfield Sprint Relay (2 or 3 People) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 10 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamPool swim | Apr 3, 202710:00 AM | $169$179 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
| Smithfield Sprint Triathlon (Individual) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 10 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Apr 3, 202710:00 AM | $119$129 after Dec 16, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $129 on Dec 16, 2026.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Smithfield Sprint Aquabike starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Luter Family YMCA, Smithfield, VA 23430
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Aggregated from official results for Smithfield Sprint Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Smithfield Sprint Triathlon (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 1:00:19 or better, the top quarter in 1:10:07, and half the field in 1:20:57; the last tenth came in after 1:48:21.
At the 2026 Smithfield Sprint Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 38:57 or better, the top quarter in 41:49, and half the field in 45:34; the last tenth came in after 1:07:17.
At the 2026 Smithfield Sprint Relay (2 or 3 People), the fastest tenth finished in 1:06:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:15:45, and half the field in 1:25:45; the last tenth came in after 1:30:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:03:05 | 55:19 |
| 20-29 | 1:12:56 | 49:24 |
| 30-39 | 1:11:02 | 54:44 |
| 40-49 | 1:07:27 | 56:35 |
| 50-59 | 1:14:44 | 59:11 |
| 60-69 | 1:25:23 | 1:12:48 |
| 70+ | 1:39:54 | 1:15:34 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
At the 2026 Smithfield Sprint Triathlon (Individual), the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 8:34 to the top quarter there, 50% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Virginia, the median swim here was 9:26 faster, the bike 8:15 faster and the run 2:00 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 4:43 | 5:34 | 6:45 | 8:12+ |
| T1 | 1:55 | 2:33 | 3:28 | 4:55+ |
| Bike | 29:37 | 33:56 | 38:15 | 44:41+ |
| T2 | 0:58 | 1:27 | 2:01 | 2:45+ |
| Run | 21:05 | 24:37 | 27:50 | 33:21+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Compared with a typical aquabike in Virginia, the median swim here was 17:02 faster and the bike 31:08 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 5:46 | 6:13 | 6:48 | 8:08+ |
| T1 | 2:40 | 2:44 | 3:34 | 4:18+ |
| Bike | 29:57 | 34:37 | 37:28 | 39:50+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Down 7 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 318 to 291 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:18:10 to 1:20:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 291 (-8%) | 1:20:57 | under 1:00:19 | 46:29 |
| 2025 | 318 | 1:18:10 | under 59:58 | 46:15 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Virginia sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:10:07, against 1:24:35 in a typical Virginia sprint triathlon, so times here run 17 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.
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 82°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.
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Located on the outskirts of picturesque Smithfield in the southeast corner of Virginia, the Smithfield Sprint Triathlon is an early season favorite. Hosted by the Luter Family YMCA this race features a short pool swim, lightning fast bike and flat run course. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a triathlon novice, this is a great event for you. You’ll feel safe, yet challenged on the rural bike course and will have a flat, fast run to finish your race. The race starts at 10AM and features a time trial pool swim and post race BBQ meal. Be sure to check out our Smithfield Sprint Triathlon Video to see what you have been missing, then sign up today!