The Virginia ANVIL Ultra Triathlon takes place from October 8–10, 2026, at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, VA. This ultra-endurance event uses short, repeatable loops within Lake Anna State Park, giving athletes constant access to a centralized Athlete Village for crew support, gear swaps, and refueling on every lap.
| Race | Set Up | Race Start | Location | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo / Double ANVIL | Oct 8 PM | Oct 9 @ 7:00 AM | Lake Anna State Park | Short repeatable loops |
| ANVIL Half Triathlon | Oct 10 AM | Oct 10 @ 9:00 AM | Lake Anna State Park | Short repeatable loops |
Available Race Distances (Thursday Start):
Registration and Deadlines:
Course and Support:
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The Virginia ANVIL Ultra Triathlon 2026 delivers a supportive, loop-based ultra-endurance experience at Lake Anna. From half distance to triple ANVIL, every athlete gets maximum crew access and a community that forges strength through perseverance.
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Swim 5.8K Bike 270.4K Run 63.2K
Type — Running
07:00
$1000.00
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Swim 7.7K Bike 360.5K Run 84.3K
Type — Running
07:00
$1200.00
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Swim 7.7K Bike 360.5K
Type — Running
07:00
$1200.00
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Run 20.0K Bike 360.5K Run 84.3K
Type — Running
07:00
$1200.00
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Swim 7.7K Bike 360.5K Run 84.3K
Type — Running
07:00
$1500.00
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Swim 3.8K Bike 180.2K Run 42.2K
Type — Running
07:00
$850.00
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Run 10.0K Bike 180.2K Run 42.2K
Type — Running
07:00
$750.00
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Run 10.0K Bike 180.2K Run 42.2K
Type — Running
07:00
$750.00
Oct 08, 2026
Distance — Swim 1.9K Bike 90.1K Run 21.1K
Type — Running
09:00
$375.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Spotsylvania.
Learn more about the host city, Spotsylvania.
Spotsylvania is the county seat of Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
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