Join the state’s longest-running multi-sport tradition at the 41st Annual Scenic Mountain Triathlon, hosted in the spectacular Monongahela National Forest in Richwood, WV, on Sunday, July 12, 2026. This USAT-sanctioned event offers both Sprint and Olympic distance challenges, making it an ideal tune-up for Ironman athletes and a competitive add for serious triathletes. The course is thoughtfully designed to be challenging yet manageable, welcoming beginners who want to test their skills in a supportive, high-mountain environment. The race kicks off at 10:00 AM at Summit Lake, plunging participants into the swim, bike, and run legs through the heart of West Virginia's natural beauty. Teams of two or three people are highly encouraged to join, allowing friends, rivals, or colleagues to compete together in the stunning mountain setting. Packet pickup and late registration are available the day before, or race-day registration is open until 8:45 AM at Summit Lake for last-minute entrants.
Races Offered
Triathlon
Jul 12, 2026
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Distance —
27.5 km 10 km
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Type —
Multisports
timer
10:00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Richwood.
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18.7° / 26.9°
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19.5° / 27.8°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 52m
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Avg rainfall
3.4 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
9.4 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
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Humidity
80.2%
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Sunrise
06:12
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Sunset
20:42
About Richwood
Learn more about the host city, Richwood.
Richwood is a city of 1,900 people in West Virginia. It used to be a lumber town - hence the name - Richwood now bills itself as a mountain vacation getaway and a convenient entry point to the Monongahela National Forest and the Cranberry Wilderness. It's also known as the Ramp Capital of the World, and hosts a yearly festival - the first of its kind in the US - celebrating the ramp, a kind of wild mountain leek with a pungent flavor that's prized throughout the Appalachians.
