The East Coast Tri Festival

Individual Races

Participants

States Represented

An endurance multisport festival with races for all ages and experience levels.

May 4-5, 2024

  • 10 Races for youth and adult triathletes, runners, and duathletes of all levels
  • Includes 1 of 4 USAT Youth/Junior/U25 Elite Cup Races
  • Includes the VA Sprint State Championships
  • 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
  • All participants get 3 free tickets to Kings Dominion & Soak City (see details below)

Learn More & Get Involved

RACES

NON-DRAFT YOUTH & ADULT AGE GROUP TRI / DU

This race is a great introduction to open water triathlon with a fun, safe venue for all ages 5-adult including a shallow man-made lake and bike and run on closed office park roadways.  This race is the 2024 VA State Championship for ages 15 to adult (read more).  There are also duathlon [run-bike-run] and aquabike [swim-bike] options.  Perfect for all levels!

  • Ages 5-10 Triathlon: 100m swim, 5k bike, 1/2 mi run
  • Age 5-10 Duathlon: 1/2m run, 5k bike, 1/2 mi run
  • Ages 11-14 Triathlon: 200m swim; 10k (2 lap) bike; 2.5k run
  • Age 11-14 Duathlon: 1/2m run, 10k (2 lap) bike; 2.5k run
  • Age 15 to Adult Triathlon (VA State Champs): 375m swim; 10k (2 lap) bike; 2.5k run
  • Age 15 to Adult Duathlon: 1/2m run, 10k (2 lap) bike; 2.5k run

 

 

DRAFT-LEGAL ADULT (16+) TRIATHLON (NTDR)

This event is a draft-level event, and new this year, this event will be open to ALL ages! Though traditionally used as a way for athletes age 16-25 to earn their elite license,  all ages will have the opportunity to compete in this unique draft-legal format and earn their elite license by placing top 3 non-elite US citizen.  Draft-legal rules/equipment are required (learn about rules here and here), and the lap-out rule will be enforced.  The rules governing all draft-legal events that are sanctioned by USAT are the USAT Multisport Competition Rules as highlighted in the 2023 USAT Draft Legal Equipment and Rules Checklist.

  • Age 16+: 375m swim; 10k (2 lap) bike; 2.5k (1 lap) run

 

 

DRAFT-LEGAL YOUTH/JUNIOR ELITE TRIATHLON

A draft-legal race for youth/junior elites ages 13-19. This serves as 1 of 5 qualifiers for the Youth/Junior National Championships.  To learn more about this series, visit USAT Youth, Junior, & U23 Elite Page, the Junior Elite Series Guide, & USAT’s Draft-Legal Page.

  • Youth (13-15): 375m swim; 10k (2 lap) bike, 2.5k run
  • Junior (16-19): 750m swim; 20k (4 lap) bike; 5k (2 lap) run

 

 

ADULT & YOUTH INNSBROOK MILE RUN

As part of ECTF, we host a mile race for all ages (youth to adult) on Saturday evening at 4pm.  This slightly rolling, flowy course will kick off the weekend festivities with a bang!  Athletes will be sent off to blaze through the course and finish under the infamous ECTF finish line.

  • All Ages: 1 Mile

 

 

Details & Logistics

Logistics

Race Date: May 4-5, 2024

Location

All race functions will be held at Innsbrook: 4600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Schedule

Saturday, May 4
  • 12 – 3:30 pm          Packet Pick-Up
  • 12 – 2 pm                Swim Warm Ups & Course Preview
  • 4 pm                        Youth & Adult Mile Race Start

*All race briefings will be hosted online prior to the event

Sunday, May 5
  • 10 am – 2 pm          Race Day Packet Pick Up
  • 7:00 am                   Junior Elite Female Start
  • 8:30 am                   Junior Elite Male Start
  • 10:00 am                Youth Elite Female Start
  • 11:00 am                 Youth Elite Male Start
  • 12:00 pm                Age Group 5-10 Tri/Du Start
  • 1:00 pm                  Age Group 11-14 Tri/Du Start
  • 2:00 pm                  Age Group 15 – Adult Tri/Du Start
  • 3:00 pm                  Adult (16+) Draft-Legal Female Start
  • 4:00 pm                  Adult (16+) Draft-Legal Male Start

Transition opens 75 min before Junior Elite Races and 60 min before all other races. Awards will be held shortly after each race.

The Course

All races are completed on a course completely closed to traffic with multiple loops encircling the viewing area making it very spectator friendly.  The course is perfect for all ages and levels.

Awards

Awards will be held shortly after each race near the finish line.

Awards will be given out as follows:

  • Youth / Junior Elite Draft-Legal – Top 3 / Category
  • Adult (16+) Draft-Legal  – Top 3 Overall
  • Youth AG Tri – Top 3 / Age Group
  • Adult AG Tri – Top 3 / Age Group
  • Adult & Youth Du – Top 3 Overall 5-10, 11-14, & 15+
  • Innsbrook Mile: Top 3 / Age Group

Athlete Guide & Briefings

It is mandatory that all draft-legal participants (Youth/Junior Elite & National Development) watch BOTH the race course and rules briefings and sign the form stating that you did at the end of the presentation.

Travel & Lodging

We have set up a variety of great hotel options for you at a discount which can be found here and at the button below.  All of these hotels must be booked by April 4, 2024 to receive the discount.  With all hotels at this link, you will not only receive discounted pricing but the hotel will also donate $10/room night to Live Red Foundation (thank you!).

Richmond Sports Tourism also provides a comprehensive overview of travel options to Richmond – View Here

Bike Shipping

The Endorphin Fitness Tri & Bike Shop can receive, build, pack, and ship your bike.  To set up bike shipping, email EF or call 804.741.1599 (ext 3).

Coaching / Training

If you have training questions or are looking for a coach, reach out to our coaching partner, Endorphin Fitness by emailing EF or calling 804.741.1599.  Also, check out EF’s 3 draft-legal virtual presentations which address this course specifically here (USAT CEUs available).

School Competition

The top 5 area schools with the largest number of participants (must have at least 10) will win the following cash awards and any school with 25+ participants not in the top 5 will win $50:

  • 1st – $300
  • 2nd – $250
  • 3rd – $200
  • 4th – $150
  • 5th – $100

Free Kings Dominion Tickets!!

Due to our partnership with Richmond Region Tourism, all participants will receive 3 free tickets to Kings Dominion & Soak City (must be used by one person within a 5-day span)!  That is a $120 value!!

Experience RVA

The Richmond Region, known as RVA by locals, blends history and character with culture in a one-of-a-kind destination.  We partnered with Richmond Sports Tourism to give you the tools to experience RVA while here.  For a complete guide to local things-to-do, places to eat, and attractions (many free or discounted for participants), click here.  To see a map of nearby restaurants, store, and late night options, click here.

USAT Sanctioned & Chip Timed

This event is USA Triathlon sanctioned and will count towards USAT rankings.  Race age is determined by age on 12/31/2024 for the duathlon and 5/4/2024 for the mile.  All events are chip-timed for precise results.  Learn more about USAT rules at https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules

Live Tracking, Results, & Photos

To view past years’ results, click the toggle below.

REGISTER

Athlete Registration

Registration for all races except the Youth/Junior/U25 Draft-Legal Development Races are open.  The Youth/Junior/National Development Races will open on January 20th at 12pm ET.  Race swag is not guaranteed for anyone who registers within 2 weeks of the event.  All triathlon & duathlon participants must purchase a one-time USA Triathlon membership that is required for all USAT events, but youth under 18 years old can use promo code “LiveRedyouthRD” for a free membership.  If you need financial assistance to register, please contact us at [email protected].

Thru 3/24 3/25-5/2 Race Weekend
    Saturday Innsbrook Mile $20 $25 $30
    Age 15-Adult Non-Draft Tri & Du (VA State Champs) $95 $105 $110
    Age 5-14 Non-Draft Tri & Du $70 $80 $90
    Youth/Junior/Adult Draft-Legal Races $110 $120 $130

 

Volunteer Registration

It takes an army to host this amazing event and every year we have tons of volunteers be this army.