Right Around the River Blog
Rocketts Landing Triathlon/Duathlon Is This Weekend
Post Date: 07-18-2012
Look out summer heat -- the Rocketts Landing Triathlon/Duathlon is this weekend, and the event's shaping up to be one of our hottest races yet. But, we're not talking about record temperatures (we're actually thrilled to hear the weather's supposed to be around the high 80s rather than last year's triple digits!). With some new race upgrades and fantastic community support, this year's event is better than ever.
In its fourth year, the Rocketts Landing Triathlon/Duathlon is Richmond Multisports' signature event and features an Olympic distance course that canvases the city's culture and history from urban panoramas to rolling pastoral landscapes. Sponsored by VCU Medical Center, over 400 athletes have signed up to compete in the following races:
- Triathlon: Athletes swim 1500 meters, bike 40k and run 10k (the Aquabike division has no run).
- Duathlon: Athletes run 2 miles, bike 40k and run 10k.
Event Upgrades
Each year, we strive to make our community’s events better and better. So, we’re proud to highlight the following upgrades to our Rocketts Landing Triathlon/Duathlon:
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New Finishing Location: We’re pleased to announce that this year’s event finishes in front of The Boathouse and Conch Republic restaurants, rather than on gravel by the railroad tracks. This change offers a more welcoming landing spot for sore, tired muscles.
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New Food Sponsors: The Boathouse is currently preparing to provide our hungry athletes with nourishing food after the race. From smoothies to breakfast burritos, delicious food awaits at the finish line!
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Indoor After Party: As always, the event finishes with an award ceremony and after party with tasty food and beverages. This year, however, our after party moves inside for the first time, and The Boathouse has generously opened their private River View rooms to our event goers and participants, so everyone can party in style — and AC!
- Event Surprises: Okay, okay — Richmond Multisports told us mum’s the word on a couple of new details. But, since we’re itching to share the excitement, the most we can say is to expect a surprise or two along the way!
The Rocketts Landing Triathlon/Duathlon is also a fundraiser benefiting local nonprofit The Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC). In addition to collected donations, Richmond Multisports will donate a portion of their food and beverage sales to the NRC, so they can continue providing important resources to neighboring community Fulton Hill.
Register to Race/Volunteer
If you’d like to learn more about the Rocketts Landing Triathlon/Duathlon, be sure to check out the events’ website. And if you’re interested in competing (and in proper shape, of course!), registration is still open and will be available on race day. You can even use their “procrastinator’s discount code” rock20 for an instant $20 off the fee. Volunteers are also still needed, so if competing isn’t your style but you want to get involved, check out volunteer opportunities online. See you race day!
- What: Rocketts Landing Triathlon/Duathlon
- When: Sunday, July 22
- Time: Event starts at 5:30 a.m. for registration and warm-up, race starts at 7:00 a.m., after party and awards ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m.
