Scenic mountain triathlon

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swim / bike / run

Sunday, July 14, 2024

This is a sanctioned State and Olympic qualifying event and is proud to be celebrating its 39th year.

The entire race is held in the Monongahela National Forest (under special use permit). The race starts with a .5 mile swim in Summit Lake, followed by a 17.1 mile bike ride over Kennison Mountain (elevation of 3,988 feet) to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. The race concludes with a 6.2 mile run down to the Cranberry Glades and back to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center to the finish line.

The bike ride breakdown is as follows:

The bike course starts at Summit Lake at 3,392 feet in elevation descending Summit Lake road to route 39 with a 2 mile downhill 9% grade. The next 8 miles to Pocahontas County line is a gradual climb of 540 feet. The next 3 miles to the base of Kennison Mountain is a gradual 103 foot climb. From the base of Kennison Mountain to the top is a 1.5 mile 9% grade sharp climb of 603 feet. The last 2.5 miles is a 9% grade downhill to the Nature Center running transition point. The 3,988 represents the altitude of the last climb (base of Kennison to the top).

See below for registration information.

Sponsored by the Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce

BECOME A SPONSOR!


We are excited to announce Hammer Nutrition as a sponsor again for this year’s event.

Hammer Nutrition endurance fuels will be on the course at 2024 Richwood’s Scenic Mountain Triathlon at Summit Lake and the bike to run transition. They have been supplying athletes with natural products free of added sugars, artificial colors, flavors, chemicals, and preservatives for over 35 years. Visit their site to learn how to fuel smart, so come race day, you’re ready to perform at your best!

As we get closer to the event start, Hammer will be sending out a few tips to help you prepare for the big day! If you’d like to train with the product that will be on course, Hammer’s USA-based nutrition reps are happy to answer your questions and find the perfect product for your needs.

Take a look at how Hammer Nutrition provides you energy, endurance, and recovery with their fuels, supplements, and recovery products here: Hammer Nutrition

 

we would like to thank the following sponsors & Volunteers

CHAMPION ($2,500 - $5,000+)


PROMOTER ($1,001 - $1,500)



ADVOCATE ($1,000)



SUPPORTER ($500)



FRIEND (up to $150)


VOLUNTEERS

Mary Jane Williams, Race Director
Michelle Rose, Co-director
Cecil Ybanez

David Ward
Ian Gladwell
Suzanne Coffey


All the volunteers at Summit Lake, the Cranberry Mt. Nature Center & Cranberry Glades
And the following:
WV Department of Highways
WV State Police
Redi-Care Ambulance
The Richwood Fire Department
The Richwood Family Center Radio Club