Triathlons in West Virginia
West Virginia has 6 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026: Thurmond Triathlon in Thurmond on June 28, 2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon in Richwood on July 12, Scenic Mountain Triathlon in Richwood on July 18, Martinsburg Sprint Triathlon in Martinsburg on July 18, TriDave Triathlon in Glen Jean on August 1, and Weather the Storm Triathlon in Bridgeport on August 15.
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Scenic Mountain Triathlon
Richwood, WV
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Scenic Mountain Triathlon
July 18, 2026
Richwood, WV
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Martinsburg Sprint Triathlon
Martinsburg, WV
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Martinsburg Sprint Triathlon
July 18, 2026
Martinsburg, WV
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TriDave Triathlon
Glen Jean, WV
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TriDave Triathlon
August 1, 2026
Glen Jean, WV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the standard triathlon distances?▾
The main distances are Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), Half-Ironman/70.3 (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run), and full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run). Browse all distances on RACE.
What do I need for my first triathlon?▾
At minimum you need a swimsuit, goggles, a road or tri bike, helmet, running shoes, and a race belt for your number. Many beginners start with a sprint triathlon, which can be completed in 1-2 hours.
What is the difference between sprint and Olympic triathlon?▾
A sprint triathlon is roughly half the distance of an Olympic triathlon. Sprints typically take 1-1.5 hours while Olympic distance races take 2-3.5 hours. Sprints are ideal for beginners.
How do I qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship?▾
Athletes qualify by earning a slot at an IRONMAN-branded qualifying race. Each full IRONMAN event allocates slots to age group winners. The World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
What are the biggest triathlons in the US?▾
The SuperTri Chicago Triathlon is the largest single triathlon event with 8,000+ athletes. IRONMAN events in Texas, Florida, Lake Placid, and Arizona draw thousands. Escape From Alcatraz is a bucket-list race. Find them all on RACE.