The King of the James Adventure Triathlon 2024

Sunday, November 12, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM EST
Richmond, Virginia
$100.00 · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the King of the James Adventure Triathlon 2024, taking place on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in the vibrant city of Richmond, Virginia. This thrilling event invites solo athletes and teams to tackle the rugged terrain along the James River, showcasing their skills in mountain biking, trail running, and whitewater paddling. Participants will navigate through Richmond's urban whitewater and experience the breathtaking fall line, making it a truly unique triathlon.

With its demanding course designed for experienced athletes, this adventure triathlon promises to test your limits and push you to your peak performance. Remember, this isn’t for the faint-hearted—individuals must possess advanced skills in all three disciplines, while teams can combine their strengths to conquer the race together. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event where you can claim your title as the King of the James! Be sure to pick up your race packet at Vasen Brewery on November 10th, and prepare for an epic day of adventure!

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  • King of the James

    Includes T-Shirt

    The King of the James Adventure Triathlon consists of approximately 15 miles of some of the best urban terrain in the world. This race isnt for the faint of heart. Experience is required and you must have all the necessary equipment and be an expert trail runner, mountain biker, and whitewater kayaker to participate in the solo event. Please note, this event will only have an over-all time, it will not include times for each discipline. Racers may participate Solo or as a team. There will only be one over-all winning King and Queen awarded however. If racing isnt your thing we could use your help as an event volunteer!

    8:00 AM EST

    $100.00

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Organiser's description

The King is back once again! The King has returned ready to share his spoils and take-on those that challenge his reign. Join us for King of the James Adventure Triathlon. This event will traverse the James Rivers mountain-esque terrain through the city of Richmond.

Individuals and teams will battle it out as they mountain bike, run, and paddle the urban whitewater found deep in the heart of the citys fall line. This race isnt for the faint of heart, and there can only be one king of the James. A solo participant must be able to complete the course by possessing the skills of an EXPERIENCED trail runner, EXPERIENCED mountain biker, and EXPERIENCED whitewater kayaker and possess all of the necessary equipment and safety gear.

Exact course details will be release once they have been finalized.

We recognize that having the skill set to participate in all three disciplines is extremely challenging therefore King of the James will accept teams banding together in order to complete the race. The event can be done as a Solo or as a Team. If your interest is to participate as an individual on a team, you must put together your own team. Each participant must identify their team by a team name on the registration form.

As you consider if this is the race for you, let me say again, this is an extremely difficult course, with many hazards, it requires stamina as well as in-depth knowledge of all three sports. The course is subject to a variety of changing variables associated with being held in an ever-changing outdoor environment. Please take this into consideration. The use of recreational kayaks is not permitted. If there is any question on your part, about completing any of the disciplines, please do not attempt King of the James. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE the difficulty of the King of the James.

Packet Pickup

V"asen Brewery in Scotts Addition Friday November 10th from 5pm - 9pm.
3331 W Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230

Pickup will also be available day off. Please make sure you arrive with enough time to get your stuff and get ready to race.

Location

14th St Takeout, 325 S 14th St, Richmond, 23219, VA, United States

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