Rocketts Landing Triathlon

The Rockets Landing Triathlon/Duathlon is Richmond Multisports signature event located in historic downtown Richmond, Virginia and is the fifth triathlon in the Richmond Multisports series.

Rocketts Tri is the 2011 USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Region Club Championship with a $5,250 prize purse.

Post race party band Moosa, beer, wine, to benefit Neighborhood Resource Center in Fulton Hill. Race and party to make a difference for low income families in Richmond's east end and the kids that live there.

Home of the new half iron distance tri end of September of 2012!

This event offers a renowned course that canvasses the city's culture and history from urban panoramas to rolling pastoral landscapes.

If this is your first time participating in an Olympic distance triathlon, this event is for you! In addition to the rivers low currents, we offer participants the opportunity for full briefings, pre-swims, pre-rides and pre-runs so you can compete with confidence!

The bike course heads east along very beautiful rolling rural hills, no need to go train in the mountains! The pinnacle of the bike course comes as you crest the final leg, you will be whisked away by the stunning view of Richmond's downtown skyline as you head back down to Rocketts Village.

Our run course is packed with Richmond history. The first mile you will run on the Virginia Capital Trail, then traverse through the Canal Walk, over the 14th Street bridge, hit the historic flood wall along the river and finally the summit at a river overlook...nothing like it!

Compete in comfort and leave your wetsuit at home. The beautiful James River maintains an average water temperature of eighty five degrees.

Don't worry about the heat on dry land either. Our course is fully equipped with ice cold sponge and aid stations throughout.

Rocketts Tri is staged at Rocketts Landing Village, Richmond's newest cultural hub. Voted Richmond's Best New Neighborhood by Richmond Magazine readers four years in a row, the Village features brand new river front restaurants, boating and spectacular views of the city skyline.

Richmond isn't just a race destination, it's an entertainment destination! Go shopping in fashionable Carytown, or mingle over great food and drink in the historic Fan District.

Rocketts Tri holds a festive post-race party which includes a band, beer, wine and delicious food prepared by P.F Chang's!

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Sports

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• Virginia
• Richmond Multisports
• triathlon
• Ironman