Richmond Rox Olympic and Half Iron Distance ~ Results
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| Richmond Rox Olympic Distance : |
| Triathlon : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles |
| Richmond Rox Half Iron Distance : |
| Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles |
- Race Date: Sunday, September 21, 2014
- Start Time: 7:00 AM
- Location:Rockets Landing
- Address: 4708 Old Main Road
- City/State/Zip:Richmond, Virginia 23231
- Country: USA
- Registration Website: http://www.richmondmultisports...
- Race Website http://www.richmondmultisports...
Course Information:
Swim Course Map Plan A with normal river conditions. *Revised 09-16-13
Swim Course Map Plan B downstream short course from Great Shiplock Park
Bike Course Map *Revised 09-16-13
Run Course Map *Revised 09-13-13
RRox Expo- Post Race Party Map
Descriptions
Swim
The swim cut-off time is 70 minutes. If you are familiar with the Rocketts Landing swim course, the swim will extend 150 meters beyond "the rock" for a 1.2 mile swim in the James River starting from the dock at the Boathouse Restaurant. The expected river temp will be in the mid 70's and likely wetsuit eligible. The river current is tidal, yet the "fall line" with the rock beds actively slows down the current speed. There will be 2 swim course options posted due to river condition options on race day. We will choose the safest course based on river levels and flow.
Bike
The course will overlap some of the RockettsTri course yet expand beyond the beautiful east end Richmond rural roads. It will head out east onto Osbourne/RT 5 and Kingsland, with a lollipop loop. The bike course is pretty flat in some areas with a some rollers, single digit hill at mile 1 - yet short. It will be one loop, scenic, rural, with a cool skyline view to rock back into transition at Rocketts Village. There will be two strategically placed bottle hand offs on this course and portalets at miles 18 (Citgo station) Charles City RD and mile 43 at Buffin/Kingsland. Have a trash bottle ready to handoff that will not be returned. Gatorade Endurance is our new drink sponsor! VCU Medical Center bottles will have water in them. Bike course cut off time is 4 hrs from the end of the swim cut off of your wave and course support will be released by 12:30pm.
Run
The run starts at the Rocketts Landing Village community along the James River and heads down the Capital Trail along dock street. You will head onto the historical Canal Walk, onto 14th street bridge, right on West 7th Street, left on Semmes, right on 12th, left on Railroad at Suntrust, right onto the Lee bridge (best views on the course), down Byrd, pop onto scenic Brown's Island, onto Canal Walk ... don't forget to check out all the local artist murals! You will run a two loop course before heading back over to Rocketts Landing for the finish. This course will be a great break for road race boredom and give you a sense of history and picturesque scenery. There will be aid stations at every mile marker, some over lapping due to the 2 loop run course. Along with Gatorade we will provide Clif shots and Clif blocks. Coke, salt tabs, rags will be on the later aid stations at miles 10, 11, 12. Run course closes 3:15pm. This is 8 hrs from the last swim wave start. Runners must stay on sidewalks during the race where applicable.
Race course cut off time enforced at 8hrs
last edit 9/18/13
Directions:
Race site Rocketts Landing, specific location is at Nicholson & Dock, look for large tents & yellow RMS snow fencing next to the river.
11am - 4pm @ bottom of stairs at Boathouse Restaurant along the river level
* please avoid I 95 & I 64 traffic - closed down in both directions to one lane, use downtown expressway!
Briefing is @ 4pm @ Nicholson & Pear along the river, look for the large tents & RMS yellow snow fencing
Parking
There will be parking in the lots on Rt 5/Main Street between Nicholson and Orleans, there are 3 lots ( P4 & P5 on this map ) Rocketts Landing Parking Map . The first area is at Nicholson/Main, its an ivory & red building, the next lot is an old gas station, the last area is big & located as you take a left on Orleans. They are on the northern side of Main street across from the W.R. Hill white building, just west of Rocketts Landing. NO parking in the lots on Orleans & Old Main, these are reserved for the restaurants. If your friends & family are eating there, that is fine to park there. The lower level river parking is reserved for volunteers & kayakers at the U of Richmond red crew building. Again, avoid I 95 & I 64, take downtown expressway to 7th & 9th street exit, follow to end and bear left underneath the overpass, then right on Canal, left on 14th, right on Main which turns into Rt 5.
Other Info:
2014 Results:
Previous Results:
- This is a USAT Sanctioned race. Learn More
- Drafting is prohibited and penalties will be handed out.
- The race will go on rain or shine.
- Timing will be done by Revolution3 Timing.
- The race director reserves the right to alter the event for any reason.
Course Information:
Swim Course Map Plan A with normal river conditions. *Revised 09-16-13
Swim Course Map Plan B downstream short course from Great Shiplock Park
Bike Course Map *Revised 09-16-13
Run Course Map *Revised 09-13-13
RRox Expo- Post Race Party Map
Descriptions
Swim
The swim cut-off time is 70 minutes. If you are familiar with the Rocketts Landing swim course, the swim will extend 150 meters beyond "the rock" for a 1.2 mile swim in the James River starting from the dock at the Boathouse Restaurant. The expected river temp will be in the mid 70's and likely wetsuit eligible. The river current is tidal, yet the "fall line" with the rock beds actively slows down the current speed. There will be 2 swim course options posted due to river condition options on race day. We will choose the safest course based on river levels and flow.
Bike
The course will overlap some of the RockettsTri course yet expand beyond the beautiful east end Richmond rural roads. It will head out east onto Osbourne/RT 5 and Kingsland, with a lollipop loop. The bike course is pretty flat in some areas with a some rollers, single digit hill at mile 1 - yet short. It will be one loop, scenic, rural, with a cool skyline view to rock back into transition at Rocketts Village. There will be two strategically placed bottle hand offs on this course and portalets at miles 18 (Citgo station) Charles City RD and mile 43 at Buffin/Kingsland. Have a trash bottle ready to handoff that will not be returned. Gatorade Endurance is our new drink sponsor! VCU Medical Center bottles will have water in them. Bike course cut off time is 4 hrs from the end of the swim cut off of your wave and course support will be released by 12:30pm.
Run
The run starts at the Rocketts Landing Village community along the James River and heads down the Capital Trail along dock street. You will head onto the historical Canal Walk, onto 14th street bridge, right on West 7th Street, left on Semmes, right on 12th, left on Railroad at Suntrust, right onto the Lee bridge (best views on the course), down Byrd, pop onto scenic Brown's Island, onto Canal Walk ... don't forget to check out all the local artist murals! You will run a two loop course before heading back over to Rocketts Landing for the finish. This course will be a great break for road race boredom and give you a sense of history and picturesque scenery. There will be aid stations at every mile marker, some over lapping due to the 2 loop run course. Along with Gatorade we will provide Clif shots and Clif blocks. Coke, salt tabs, rags will be on the later aid stations at miles 10, 11, 12. Run course closes 3:15pm. This is 8 hrs from the last swim wave start. Runners must stay on sidewalks during the race where applicable.
Race course cut off time enforced at 8hrs
last edit 9/18/13
Directions:
Race site Rocketts Landing, specific location is at Nicholson & Dock, look for large tents & yellow RMS snow fencing next to the river.
11am - 4pm @ bottom of stairs at Boathouse Restaurant along the river level
* please avoid I 95 & I 64 traffic - closed down in both directions to one lane, use downtown expressway!Briefing is @ 4pm @ Nicholson & Pear along the river, look for the large tents & RMS yellow snow fencing
Parking
There will be parking in the lots on Rt 5/Main Street between Nicholson and Orleans, there are 3 lots ( P4 & P5 on this map ) Rocketts Landing Parking Map . The first area is at Nicholson/Main, its an ivory & red building, the next lot is an old gas station, the last area is big & located as you take a left on Orleans. They are on the northern side of Main street across from the W.R. Hill white building, just west of Rocketts Landing. NO parking in the lots on Orleans & Old Main, these are reserved for the restaurants. If your friends & family are eating there, that is fine to park there. The lower level river parking is reserved for volunteers & kayakers at the U of Richmond red crew building. Again, avoid I 95 & I 64, take downtown expressway to 7th & 9th street exit, follow to end and bear left underneath the overpass, then right on Canal, left on 14th, right on Main which turns into Rt 5.
Other Info:
2014 Results:
2014 Results at: fasttrackcoaching.net or athlinks.com
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Previous Results:
2013 Results at: athlinks.com
2012 Results at: athlinks.com
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