Smith Mountain Lake Ultra Triathlon

About the Event

Welcome to the Virginia Ultra Triathlon, where athletes 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. 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: September 11 to 12, 2026
Location: Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains 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.
Sanctioning: Our races are proudly sanctioned by USA Triathlon.

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3.3 mm

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7.9 km/h (Light breeze)

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High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

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74.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:00

nightlight Sunset

19:24

About Huddleston

Learn more about the host city, Huddleston.

Huddleston is an unincorporated community in southeastern Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The community lies along State Route 626 and is located 12.5 miles (20.1 km) south-southeast of Bedford. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.