2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon
About the Event
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. IT IS THE WV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND OLYMPIC QUALIFYING EVENT.
Shirts are only guaranteed if you are registered by June 30th. After this time, all extras will go as first-come, first-served!
The 2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon brings an exciting 38.3K to Richwood, West Virginia on July 12, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Races Offered
Triathlon
Scenic Mountain Triathlon
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. Register on-site for a late registration fee of: Individual - USAT member $95; non USAT member $110
Scenic Mountain Triathlon
Split the triathlon between a team of three! Select to swim, bike, or run! If your team consists of 2 people, it is recommended that one person does the swim and bike and the 2nd person does the run. One person could also do the swim and the other do the Bike and Run. Please note that the lake road closes after the first person enters the water and everyone except those biking must leave the lake. 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. Register on-site for a late registration fee of: Team: $200
About Richwood
2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon takes place in Richwood, West Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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