Buchanan Tri
About this race
Experience the James River as you've never seen it before as you run, ride, and paddle your way through this epic multi-sport adventure in beautiful Botetourt County. The Buchanan Tri is a great triathlon for beginners, but is also challenging for experienced triathletes. We're now in our 11th year! The race has grown and finishing times have gotten more competitive. Sign up and start your training!
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Buchanan Tri
Boat rentals at a special race rate can be made through Twin River Outfitters at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/canoevirginia/items/56603/availability/1680614225/book/?full-items=yes or by calling Twin River Outfitters at (540) 261-7334 or emailing tro@canoevirginia.net.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Buchanan, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 7:31 PM local time (EDT) in Buchanan on September 12, 2026 — 12h 33m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Buchanan event
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