16th Annual Virginia Duathlon

Come out and participate or volunteer* the 16th Annual of the Virginia Duathlon.  Since 2002, Virginia Duathlon has been the premier duathlon of the South Atlantic with a 5K run, 24-mile bike and 5K run. 

Since 2002, Virginia Duathlon has been the premier duathlon of the South Atlantic with a 5K run, 24-mile bike and 5K run. This year Virginia Duathlon will move to Williamsburg where there will be a scenic 5K run along the Virginia Capital Trail and a great 24 mile out and back bike along the north bank of the James River.

Billsburg Brewery will be the event hosts.  All participants will be provided food, beverages and entertainment on the grounds of the Brewery situated immediately adjacent to historic Jamestown

There will be an early packet pickup on Saturday, August 4 from 4 to 6 PM and on race morning from 6:30 to 7:30 AM at Billsburg Brewery 2054 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185.   See directions for maps.  

The race director reserves the right to alter or cancel portions of the race as deemed necessary for safety reasons. NO RAIN DATE. No refunds are available, but deferrals may be granted until July 30th in writing or by email.

There will be three waves starting 2 minutes apart. Wave 1 Male 44 and under at 8:00 AM, Wave 2 Male 45 and over at 8:02 AM, Wave 3 Women and Teams at 8:04 AM.

Course Time Limits
1st 5k Run - 9:15 am
23 Mile Bike - 11:30 am
2nd 5k Run - 12:45 pm

All USA Triathlon rules will be followed and strictly enforced. Drafting is not allowed and will be monitored by roving motorcycles. Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT-sanctioned races. Aerobars and disks are approved. All participants must be at least 15 years old.

All riders must stay to the right of their lane at all times other than passing. Please be courteous to the other riders on the course, ride in a straight line and stay right. Two minute USAT blocking penalties will be assessed to all riders not obeying this important safety rule. There will not be a water bottle hand off on the bicycle course so athletes should carry their own fluids.

While riding to transition before the race, warming up and after the event riding back to the car, your helmet MUST be worn and buckled. Disregard of this rule will result in DISQUALIFICATION!

Please review the following Athlete Information PRIOR to the race. It is the responsibility of each athlete to be familiar with the rules

*All volunteers can opt to receive a letter documenting their community service hours.