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East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)

May 3, 2026
Glen Allen, VA 23060 US

Registration opens January 17 at 12pm!

DRAFT-LEGAL YOUTH & JUNIOR ELITE TRIATHLONS

Price: $140
Time: 7:00AM - 12:30PM EDT
Events: Draft-Legal Junior Elite Female Triathlon (Ages 16-19) Draft-Legal Junior Elite Male Triathlon (Ages 16-19) Draft-Legal Youth Elite Female Triathlon (Ages 13-15) Draft-Legal Youth Elite Male Triathlon (Ages 13-15)

NON-DRAFT AGE GROUP TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, & AQUABIKE

Price: $70 $90
Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
Events: Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Triathlon Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Duathlon Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Aquabike Non-Draft Age Group Triathlon (Ages 13+) Non-Draft Age Group Duathlon (Ages 13+) Non-Draft Age Group Aquabike (Ages 13+)

DRAFT-LEGAL AGE GROUP TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

Price: $90
Time: 3:00PM EDT
Events: Draft-Legal Age Group Triathlon (Ages 13+ / Adult) Draft-Legal Age Group Duathlon (Ages 13+ / Adult)

Youth & Adult 2-Person Mixed Relay Triathlon

Price: $145
Time: 1:00PM EDT 2:00PM EDT
Price increases after November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Open to ages 13+.

Race Details

Multisport Festival for All Ages & Experience Levels!

Join us for a fun-filled weekend featuring 9 unique races for youth and adults - whether you're a first-timer or as seasoned competitor!

Event Highlights
  • Youth & Junior Cup Qualifier: One of only 5 races nationwide that qualify athletes for USAT Youth & Junior Nationals
  • Adult Draft-Legal Race: One of the few opportunities in the U.S. to race draft-legal as an adult
  • 2-Person Mixed Relay: Team up with a friend or family member for this fast, exciting race format
  • Beginner-Friendly Races: Youth and adult triathlon, duathlon, and run events designed for all experience levels
  • No Qualification Needed: Just pick your race and join the fun
  • Safe, Closed Course: Flat loop course with no vehicle traffic and hay bales on every corner for added safety
  • National & International Participation: Athletes from 40+ states and 5 countries have raced here

Draft-Legal Elite Races: Triathlon

This serves as 1 of 5 qualifiers for the Youth/Junior National Championships and draft-legal rules apply. For more informaton on this series visit: Elite Development Pathways.

Race Options for For Ages 13-15

  • Youth Triathlon: 375m swim, 10k bike (2 laps), 2.5k run

Race Options For Ages 16-19

  • Junior Triathlon: 750m swim, 20k bike (4 laps), 5k run

Non-Draft Legal Age Group Races: Triathlon, Duathlon, or Aquabike

A fun, safe introduction to triathlon for all ages (5+).  Featues: shallow man-made lake swim, flat bike course closed to vehicles, and a fast out-and-bakc run.  Perfect for beginners.

Race Options for Ages 5-12

  • Triathlon: 100m siwm, 5k bike, 0.5mi run
  • Duathlon: 0.5mi run, 5k bike, 0.5mi run
  • Aquabike: 100m swim, 5k bike

Race Options for Ages 13+

  • Triathlon: 375m swim, 10k bike (2 laps), 2.5k run
  • Duathlon: 0.5mi run, 10k bike (2 laps), 2.5k run
  • Aquabike: 375m swim, 5k bike

Draft-Legal Age Group Races: Triathlon or Duathlon

Open to ages 13+.  Requires draft-legal rules / equipment, but no lap-outs, and wetsuit rules follw age group standards. Governed by USAT Draft-Legal Rules.

Race Options for Ages 13+

  • Triathlon: 375m swim, 10k bike (2 laps), 2.5k run
  • Duathlon: 0.5mi run, 10k bike (2 laps), 2.5k run

2-Person Mixed Relay: Triathlon

Team up with a friend or family member! The 2-person mixed-relay is unique race where the first team member will complete a short triathlon before tagging their partner who will then complete the same short triathlon before racing across the finish line.  Must be 13+, teams can be male, female, or coed.

Race Options for Ages 13+

  • Triathlon: 200m swim, 5k bike (1 lap), 1k run (each teammate completes this distance once)

Race & Serve with Purpose

At Live Red Foundation (LRF), we believe in living with purpose—whether through racing or serving. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every event we host funds the important work we are doing in Richmond’s lowest-opportunity neighborhoods, providing free fitness programs that teach 8 core life skills to youth who need them most.

When you race with purpose, your miles fuel programs that bring fitness, mentorship, and hope to every child. When you serve with purpose, your time and talents directly impact lives, helping us reach more youth with encouragement and opportunity.

Do you believe in the power of fitness and community to transform lives? Whether you lace up to race or roll up your sleeves to serve, you join us on our mission to make this transformation possible for every child.

Volunteer with us here!

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