Luray Triathlon Weekend - August 16 and 17, 2008  
International Race
Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Place: Lake Arrowhead Park-Luray, VA
Distance: 1.5K swim/25-mile bike/10K run
Course Maps: Download
Participant List: View
Fees:
- Before Jul 01: Individual: $80 / Relay: $120
- Before Aug 13: Individual: $90 / Relay: $130
- Before Aug 16: Individual: $100 / Relay: $140
There is a $10 fee if non-USAT registrant.
Sprint Race
Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2008
Place: Lake Arrowhead Park-Luray, VA
Distance: 750m swim/16-mile bike/5K run
Course Maps: Download
Participant List: View
Fees:
- Before Jul 01: Individual: $70 / Relay: $110
- Before Aug 13: Individual: $80 / Relay: $120
- Before Aug 16: Individual: $90 / Relay: $130
There is a $10 fee if non-USAT registrant.
Testimonials

“Excellent event - you guys rock - everything is smooth, results posted a day earlier!”

“It was a great day and a great race. Organization was A+.”

“Thanks for the great triathlon. I definitely enjoyed the entire thing.”

“That was one one of the most welcoming towns I have been to at a Triathlon. The Top three overall received the best prize package of any triathlon I have done. Thanks!!”

“Big thumbs up for this race. I will do it again and recommend it to my friends. Thank you for providing such a great event!”

“Volunteers at most triathlons I've done are almost always positive and helpful, but the volunteers at Luray really deserve a special thank you for their extraordinary friendliness and hard work. They were really a gem in what turned out to be an amazingly well run inaugaural race.”

“Race volunteers were extremely friendly, and the bike and run courses were very nice. I will definitely do this race again next year.”

“The scenery was just beautiful and the weather was perfect. Some nice little red birds were singing as the warm sunny shine was rising..... euh all right, back to the race report.”

“This was not only my first triathlon, but my first race of any kind. The course was awesome and the weather was perfect. I had an absolute blast and can't wait for my next race.”

“Thanks for the great event! I thought it was very well organized and lots of fun!”

“The clinic the week before was really good, too. It was nice to be able to go over the course with no pressure and I found it to be a real confidence builder. It was fun to meet other beginners, talk about different experiences, and share the camaraderie.”

“All in all a great race that I will make it a staple in years to come. There was great food and camaraderie to be had. The weather couldn't have been better and it was truly great race and day to be had by all.”

 
 
Wetsuit Rentals

If you do not own a wetsuit, Bonzai Sports in Falls Church, VA, is offering wetsuit rentals for $5 per day with 7 day minimum ($5 per day for additional days) with easy online registration. Please sign up early and plan to either pick your wetsuit up from the shop before the race or have them ship it to you for an additional $15 (return postage included). The cost of wetsuit rental may be applied to the purchase of new wetsuit at Bonzai. For complete information contact Bonzai directly, either online or at 703-280-2248.
 
Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer for this event click here and indicate the race(s) and your desired volunteer position. We'll be in contact with you a few weeks prior to the event.
 
Affiliated Charities

The 2007 event raised more than $4,000 for Choices, Council on Domestic Violence for Page County, Inc.

This year, the Luray Triathlon will be raising money for the Luray Volunteer Rescue Squad.

 
2007 Results
Int'l: Overall Men / Overall Women
Sprint: Overall Men / Overall Women
 
2006 Results
Int'l: Overall Men / Overall Women
Sprint: Overall Men / Overall Women
 
Race Description

Produced by EnduranceWorks, LLC in partnership with Set Up Events, the Town of Luray and Page County, the Luray Triathlon is set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the beautiful town of Luray, VA. A swim in pristine Lake Arrowhead gets athletes ready for the scenic yet challenging, rolling bike route along the woods and farms of the Shenandoah Valley. The new out and back run is all on the paved roads of Page County.

Photo: Beautiful Lake Arrowhead

Come visit Luray with its 300+ acres of award-winning parkland and spend some time exploring the downtown and seeing what the Shenandoah Valley has to offer!

Directions to Luray: Download

View photos from 2007: International / Sprint
View photos from 2006: International / Sprint

News & Information

7/16: Registration outpacing last year's registration
Both events are past 50% full and likely to fill up before race weekend! Be sure to sign up early to guarantee your starting spot.

7/10: Luray Town Concerts on Race Weekend
 Be sure to check out the great music, food and fun in downtown Luray on race weekend!

7/10: Lodging During Race Weekend
Please contact the Luray - Page County Chamber of Commerce for help with lodging in and and around Luray: 540-743-3915 or 1-888-743-3915 or visit them on the Web at: www.luraypage.com.

7/1: Luray Triathlon Spaghetti Dinner on Sat, Aug 16
Please join us for fun, food and fellowship at the Luray Triathlon Spaghetti Dinner in downtown Luray. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, roll and beverages. Both meat sauce and a vegetarian marina sauce will be available. Dinner proceeds will benefit FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Endurance, Boy Scout Troop 289 and missionary relief for Christian outreach in Africa. Optional worship and IronPrayer will be held at 7PM.

Seating is limited so please sign up for one of the following times: 4-5PM, 5-6PM, or 6-7PM. Fee is $6.00 for adults if prepaid or $8.00 at the door (if seating is available) and $3 for children under 12. For more information and to sign up, please click here.

6/16: Race Prep Clinic and Open Water Practice Swim on Aug 9
Luray Race Director David Glover will be conducting a thid race preparation clinic and open water swim at Lake Arrowhead in Luray. Geared toward beginner and novice triathletes, the events will help you prepare for the Luray International and Sprint Triathlons as well as other international or sprint distance triathlons. For more information and to register, click here. Sign up soon as these events will fill up!

6/1: Triathlon in a Box: eBooks
Developed by elite triathlete and coach, David Glover, Triathlon in a Box eBooks are the practical training and racing resource. eBooks now available: * Training the Mind for Optimum Performance in Endurance Sports * Set Yourself Up for Success on Race Day * Strength Training and Flexibility for Triathletes: Home Edition * The Complete Training Guide for Sprint or International Triathlon. June Special: Use code "EWJUN08" for $5 off today!

5/1: Pre-register for Race Pictures
 Jenny Ruley Photography will be on site during race weekend as the official race photographer. Pre-register online to be notified when your pictures are ready.

2/1: Luray International named "Best of the US" Qualifier
 The Luray International Triathlon is once again the Virginia qualifier for the Best of the US Championship. The top male and female Virginia residents from this event will get to go to the Best of the US Championship to compete against other top athletes from around the country.

1/1: Luray Double
 A special award will go to any athlete who completes both races in the same weekend.
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