Virginia Ultra

The Virginia ultra will be held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains at one of the most popular state parks in VA.

April 4, 2025

07:00 AM

Experience the Beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Welcome to the Virginia Ultra Triathlon, where athletes from around the world come together to experience the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Join us for an exhilarating race through Smith Mountain State Park, where every step brings you closer to discovering what you can endure.

Registration is now open! 
  • All events, including the Double Ultra Triathlon, will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. 
  • The Double Ultra Triathlon is sanctioned as a "Grand Prix" by the International Ultra Triathlon Association (IUTA), awading 50% cup points.
    • This is the only sanctioned ultra triathlon in the USA in 2025, giving athletes the option to compete for world cup points.

The Power to Endure On

Join us for a chance to test your limits and immerse yourself in the ultra-triathlon community. Your limits will be tested, both physically and mentally, but the person you discover along the way is what allows you to endure even the unthinkable. Don’t let doubt keep you from achieving what you were set out to endure in life.

  • Race Weekend: April 3 to 6, 2025
  • Location: Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain of Virginia at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
  • Transition Area: The transition area is filled with the true meaning of the ultra triathlon community. Every athlete will have an area that they can set up as they wish. An athlete can bring or rent a tent for the transition area. If a tent is rented the athlete will also be provided with two chairs and a table. Transition will also include the timing mat, a charging station, nutrition area where meals will be served, bike mechanic area and the finish line!
  • Athlete Briefing & Pre Race Dinner: Race weekend kick off with athlete briefing and pre race dinner. Come meet the athletes, crew members, volunteers, staff and sponsors before the weekend kicks off.
  • Awards Banquet: Join us for a celebration of the weekend.

Join Us this April for the First Endure Ultra Triathlon

What is stopping you from seeing what you can endure. The opportunity to test your limits is right here, sign up and see what you can endure!

"The draw to these unconventional races is that we have to deal with unexpected obstacles, as we do in life. To me, that means I ought to do unconventional training with hard fun workouts, toe the line (ready or not), and if I screw things up, go back and try again" -Kevin M (Athlete & Race Director)

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the first Endure Ultra Triathlon!

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Race Schedule

Race Weekend is an exhilarating time for all involved with this event. Offering a clear race schedule ensures that everyone involved can approach the event with a sense of purpose and clarity.

9:00 - 12:15pm

Event Setup at Smith Mountain Lake

Event organized by Endure Ultra Triathlon, LLC

Support Staff
12:30 - 4:00pm

Packet Pickup / Pre Race Check In

Check-in is at the main parking lot at Smith Mountain Lake Beach. Athletes Required!  

Athletes & Crew
4:00pm

Cabins & Camping Spots Open!

Athletes that wish to stay at the park need to make a reservation.

Everyone
5:00 - 6:30pm

Athlete Briefing & Pre Race Dinner

Attendance is encouraged for athletes. Everyone is welcome to join!
*Dinner is free for athletes, crew members, volunteers, staff, & sponsors.

Everyone
6:00 - 6:55am

Athlete Breakfast / Pre Race Briefing

Athletes need to be at the swim start NLT 6:40am

Everyone
7:00am Sharp!

Triathlon & Aquabike Races Start!

You must be at the starting line when the whistle blows. No Exceptions!

Athletes
7:35am

Bike Courses Open!

The first lap is a short one for athletes. Athletes please remember your timing chip!

Athletes
9:30am Sharp!

Ultra Duathlon Race Starts!

You must be at the starting line when the whistle blows. No Exceptions!

Athletes
9:30am

Single Ultra - Swim Course Closes!

Single Ultra athletes have until 9:30am to complete the swim. (2.5 hours)
*Athletes that forfeit the 2.4 mile swim may start the bike after 7:35am!

1x Athletes
12:00pm

Double Ultras - Swim Course Closes!

Double Ultra athletes have until noon to complete the swim. (5 hours)
*Athletes that forfeit the 4.8 mile swim may start the duathlon after 9:30am or the single after 7:35am!

2x Athletes
7:00pm

Single Ultra - Bike Course Closes!

Single Ultra athletes have til 7:00pm to complete the bike! (12 hours)

1x Athletes
Midnight

Single Ultra - Run Course Closes!

Single Ultra athletes have til 12:00am to complete the run! (17 hours)

1x Athletes
5:00am

Double Duathlon - Bike Course Closes!

Double Ultra Duathletes have til 5:00am to complete the run! (20 hours)

2x Duathletes
9:00am

Double Ultra - Bike Course Closes!

Double Ultra athletes have til 9:00am to complete the bike! (26 hours)

2x Triathletes
9:00am

Double Aquavelo - Bike Course Closes!

Double Ultra athletes have til 9:00am to complete the bike! (26 hours)

2x Aquavelo
3:00pm

Double Duathlon - Run Course Closes!

Double Ultra Duathletes have til 3:00pm to complete the run! (30 hours)

2x Duathletes
7:00pm

Double Ultra - Run Course Closes!

Double Ultra Triathletes have til 7:00pm to complete the run! (36 hours)

2x Triathletes
7:00 - 10:00pm

Primary Cleanup at Smith Mountain Lake

Event organizers promise to leave the park cleaner than we found it!

Support Staff
5:30 - 9:00am

Final Cleanup at Smith Mountain Lake

Event organizers promise to leave the park cleaner than we found it!

Support Staff
10:00 - 11:30am

Awards Banquet / Lunch!

Attendance is encouraged for athletes. Everyone is welcome to join!
*Athletes are encouraged to purchase a post-race meal ticket per guest.

Everyone