Robious Landing Triathlon

Staged at the Robious Landing Park in Chesterfield, VA, this event consists of three separate events: A non-draft sprint triathlon/duathlon, a youth triathlon/duathlon, and an NCAA Draft-Legal Collegiate Cup.  With the iconic river swim and beautiful bike and run course, you do not want to miss this exciting race.

Every finisher will receive a finisher’s medal.  Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall in the sprint triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike as well as in each age group/athena/clydesdale category for the youth & adult triathlons.

Individual Sprint Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike

Sprint participants will complete a 650m downriver swim, 12mi primarily flat bike, and a 5k run consisting of trails and neighborhood roads.  Those wishing to race the duathlon will replace the first swim with a 1-mile run.

Swim Course
Bike Course
Run Course (Updated 9/4)
Duathlon Run 1 Course (Updated 9/4)

Kids Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike

Ages 15 & under will complete a 50m swim, 2mi out-and-back bike on roads closed to vehicular traffic, and a 0.75mi run on trails.  Those wishing to race the duathlon will replace the first swim with a 0.25 mile run.

Swim Course
Bike Course
Run Course
Duathlon Run 1 Course

NCAA Collegiate Cup
This year we have been selected as one of only 7 national NCAA Collegiate Cups.  This event is a draft-legal sprint-distance triathlon for NCAA Collegiate women.  NCAA Women will complete a 750m swim, 20k (4-lap) bike, and a 5k (2-lap) run.

Swim Course

Bike Course

Run Course

Deferral (postpone your entry to the same race next year)

Greater than 30 days this option is available for $20
30 days or less this option is available for $30

You must complete your deferral by the day before each race and should be done via your profile in Run Sign Up, our registration partner. Go to your profile to defer at www.runsignup.com/profile and select “Manage Registration.”  Here is a Help Video.  

When you defer a race, you now have a spot in the same race for the next year, but you will need to re-register because of USA Triathlon membership requirements. When next year’s registration opens, we will send you an email with a free reserved entry link for you to use to register for the following year’s race.

Should this event NOT happen the following year, athletes will be allowed to transfer to any other Live Red Foundation race of equal or lesser value in that calendar year.

Robious Landing Triathlon Athlete Guide: 

Everything you need to know to participate in this event is contained in the Official Athlete Guide which you can view here.  Read this closely!

Beginner Triathlete Guide:

Our coaching partner, Endorphin Fitness, has an amazing Beginner Triathlon Guide that you can view here.

View and book discount hotel options here

Race & Program Sponsorships

As a 501(c)3 non-profit, we rely on personal and corporate donors to fund our events and free fitness programs in the community. By sponsoring one of our events, you or your organization will receive targeted marketing to active families while also knowing that you are helping more children experience the life-changing nature of fitness.  Join our team today!

Program Sponsor: $1,000
Program sponsors facilitate the direct creation of new mentorship fitness programs. By helping launch new programs you will be given recognition at the program you funded, as well as the opportunity to speak during the program.

Contact us for more details on our planned programs, and how you can support.

Race Sponsor
Donating to races helps organize and fund the event but also creates financial aid for athletes who need it. In exchange for your donation, you will also receive promotion at, leading up to, and after the event.

All race donations receive the same promotion at the respective race, and are gradated based on size of event.

• East Coast Triathlon Festival: $1,500
• Splash and Dash: $1,000 Series, $300 1 Race
• Virginia Home for Boys and Girls Triathlon: $500
• Regency Mile: $500
• Run for Mukhanyo: $500
• West Creek Duathlon:  $500

For a donation of half of any of the above amounts, we can offer you booth space at the respective race sans other benefits, listed below:

• Logo in Race emails
• Logo on T Shirt (Splash and Dash does not have a T Shirt)
• Flyer in Athlete Packet
• Banner at Event
• Booth at Event
• PA Mentions at Event

Contact Us for details on sponsoring events and promotion.

Corporate Sponsorships

We offer four levels of foundation-wide sponsorship. These donations are transformative to our foundation and help facilitate all operations. Due to the continuing impact of these donations, we also offer year-round promotion of your company.  Select this link to view Corporate Sponsorship Levels.  

Robious Landing Triathlon is a USA Triathlon event and therefore every participant, official, volunteer, and spectator must abide by USAT’s competitive rules.  These rules are intended to provide for the orderly and consistent administration of events sanctioned by USAT and are not designed to establish standards of care for the safety of participants or other persons.  USAT makes no express or implied warranty, guarantee, or representation regarding the degree of safety, which may or may not result from compliance with the competitive rules.

Please view a complete list of USA Triathlon rules here.

The race starts and finishes at Robious Landing Park.  Robious Landing Park provides easy access to the James River for kayaking, canoeing, rowing and fishing. The 102-acre site also houses 3.4 miles of trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters and sand volleyball. The park is on the Virginia DWR Bird and Wildlife Trail.

Individual Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
Sprint participants will complete a 650m downriver swim, 12mi primarily flat bike, and a 5k run consisting of trails and neighborhood roads.  Those wishing to race the duathlon will replace the first swim with a 1-mile run.

Kid's Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
Ages 15 & under will complete a 50m swim, 2mi out-and-back bike on roads closed to vehicular traffic, and a 0.75mi run on trails.  Those wishing to race the duathlon will replace the first swim with a 0.25-mile run.

NCAA Collegiate Cup
This year we have been selected as one of only 7 national NCAA Collegiate Cups.  This event is a draft-legal sprint-distance triathlon for NCAA Collegiate women.  NCAA Women will complete a 750m swim, 20k (4-lap) bike, and a 5k (2-lap) run.

Robious Landing Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event, and all participants must purchase a one-time USA Triathlon membership or annual membership.  To purchase an adult or youth membership please visit the USAT Membership Site.
 
If you need financial assistance to register, please contact us at support@livered.org.

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.

Discover volunteer opportunities for this event here!