East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)

Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Glen Allen, VA; Innsbrook, 4600 Cox Road, 23060
Type: TRIATHLON

At a glance

A vibrant multisport festival featuring diverse races for all ages and levels, from competitive qualifiers to beginner-friendly options.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

Great for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge

The East Coast Triathlon Festival offers a dynamic multisport experience for all ages and skill levels. With nine separate races, it welcomes youth and adult triathletes, duathletes, and runners. Competitive athletes can vie for Youth & Junior Cup qualification or participate in one of the country's few adult draft-legal races. Beginners will find friendly triathlon, duathlon, and run options, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone on a safe, closed course.

What to expect

Enjoy a multisport festival atmosphere with nine distinct races. Find beginner-friendly options alongside competitive youth and adult events. Experience a safe, closed loop course with no vehicular traffic.

Standout details

Youth & Junior Cup qualifier
Adult draft-legal race
Unique 2-person mixed relay
Safe, closed loop course

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Distances & registration

13 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.662 Miles
Sun, May 3, 12:00 PM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
4.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 12:00 PM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
8 Miles
Sun, May 3, 10:00 AM EDT · From $149.40
Opens Jan 17, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 19, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 10 more options

8 Miles
Sun, May 3, 11:00 AM EDT · From $149.40
Opens Jan 17, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 19, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
8 Miles
Sun, May 3, 1:00 PM EDT · From $154.70
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
8 Miles
Sun, May 3, 2:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
8 Miles
Sun, May 3, 3:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
8 Miles
Sun, May 3, 3:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
8.2 Miles
Sun, May 3, 2:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
16 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $149.40
Opens Jan 17, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 19, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
16 Miles
Sun, May 3, 8:30 AM EDT · From $149.40
Opens Jan 17, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 19, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Aquabike
Sun, May 3, 12:00 PM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
Non-Draft Junior / Adult Aquabike (Ages 13+)
Sun, May 3, 2:00 PM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Nov 15, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

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From the organizer

A multisport festival for all ages & experience levels!

9 Separate races for youth and adult triathletes, duathletes, and runners of all levels including:

1 of 5 Youth & Junior Cup races which qualify for USAT’s Youth & Junior Nationals One of the only adult draft-legal races in the country Unique 2-person mixed relay race Beginner-friendly youth & adult triathlon, duathlon, and run races No qualification necessary & there is a race for all levels Safe, loop course closed to vehicular traffic with hay-bales on every corner Previous years hosted athletes from over 40 US states and 5 countries

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