300 Meter Pool Swim ~ 20K Bike ~ 5K Run
The GroundForce® IT Power Sprint Triathlon is located at the Shady Grove YMCA in Glen Allen, VA in Richmond's west end. 2 hours from VA Beach & DC, 45 min from Charlottesville. The tri consist of a 300 meter pool swim ( indoor 83 degrees), 20k bike and 5k run. This is a great first timer triathlon! Registration is now open for many local training programs for this event, check the training page from the RMS homepage. Programs start soon and can be prorated unless the groups have reached their max.
*This race has filled the last few years! If you have any questions, call the Richmond Multisports hotline 804.389.0588
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Swim
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25 meter indoor pool snake swim
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not a great swimmer? put a swim seed time in more than 12:00, hang on the lane line, walk, whatever! Do not leave blank.
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single file start, 15 seconds apart.
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please enter your best guess estimated swim time when you register, you can change it up to 3 weeks before race day.
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water temp = 83* NO WETSUITS
Bike
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on road, rolling
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12 miles through Henrico, Hanover, and Goochland counties!
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road or mountain bikes are ok... road bikes are faster, but who cares?
Run
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route goes through the award winning Twin Hickory neighborhood
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pretty darn flat, L shape course
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all course maps are posted on the side bar.
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don't forget to have your buddies that need community hrs register to volunteer! Thank you in advance!
*This event benefits TechReach of Central VA. You may donate online as you register. Who are they? By refurbishing computers that would otherwise find their way into our landfills, TechReach helps develop computer literacy skills in the underprivileged, reduce the Literacy Gap, protect our environment and build a strong and vibrant workforce. TechReach – Bridging the Digital Divide
PINT GLASS SERIES AWARD:
Richmond Multisports produces 7 triathlons. Anyone who races 4 out of 6 races (Rocketts Landing, GroundForce Power Sprint, I Love the Tavern, Pink Power, Napier Realtors Richmond Sprint, and Naylor's Beach) will receive a commemorative pint glass & series certificate! Power Kids is not included in the series but Pink Power is for women. Good Luck!
HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Send a kid to camp at the Shady Grove Family YMCA this summer! Please consider sponsoring a child and providing them with a great summer experience! Click here for more info.
By refurbishing computers that would otherwise find their way into our landfills, TechReach helps develop computer literacy skills in the underprivileged, reduce the Literacy Gap, protect our environment and build a strong and vibrant workforce. TechReach – Bridging the Digital Divide