3 Rivers RoadRunners

Open Water River Swims
2024-06-22 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-06-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-06-29 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-07-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-07-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-07-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-07-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-07-26 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 8 more dates
OPEN WATER RIVER SWIMS! To help you get ready for our local triathlons, including the 70.3 in September, we will have open water river swims on Friday and Saturday mornings starting June 21 at 8:00 am. Meet at the public parking lot just upstream (north) of 178 Bradly Blvd in Richland and we will carpool up to the start at Howard Amon Park. After we swim back down, you can use the warm water hose in Eric’s driveway to warm up and get the river muck off you and your wetsuit!
Some important notes about these swims. There is NO LIFEGUARD for these swims. If you show up to swim it means that you are capable of doing the swim without help from others. We may have an escort kayak/paddle board every now and then, but don’t count on that. Secondly, especially since we won’t always have an escort kayak, you must swim with a swim safety buoy to provide extra visibility to the boaters on the river. A brightly colored pool toy tethered to your ankle works, but the SaferSwimmer buoy (or other brands) usually have a dry bag within the buoy that is mighty handy for storing flops, keys, and whatever during your swim.
Forward any questions to Eric at sageg@charter.net.

RRST practice rides!
2024-06-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-29 09:30 - 11:00
RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON PRACTICE RIDES!!! Practice rides for the July 13th triathlon will be held on Saturdays June 22nd and 29th, along with July 6th. Meet at 9:30 am in the south end parking lot of the Richland Community Center and we will ride the course from there.
Also note that there are practice swims of the course on those same Saturday mornings starting at 8:00 am. Go to the Calendar at www.3RRR.org to get details on the open water river swims.

3RRR June Club Meeting
2024-06-27 17:00 - 19:00
3RRR Club Meeting on June 27th at 5:00 pm at Ice Harbor Brewpub!!! This is the brewpub at the Public Market in Kennewick and not their restaurant at Clover Island. Come hang with your club members and catch up on the season so far and what is coming up through the rest of the year. As usual, you pick up your food tab and the club picks up the beer tab. Hope to see you there.

Zintel Canyon 4K
2024-06-29 08:00 - 09:00
This is the 8th Annual run in Zintel Canyon. It is a 4 km (2.5 mile) run on the scenic Spirit of America Trail in the heart of Kennewick, Washington. The trail includes sections that are paved, gravel, and dirt. Registration is $25 and includes a T-Shirt. The race is not chip timed, but we will manually record times at the finish and post results.
Contact: Rich Sexton
Email: richardalansexton@gmail.com
Race signup info: https://runsignup.com/zintelcanyon4K

Benton City 4th of July 5k
2024-07-04 08:00 - 09:30
Start your Fourth of July festivities with a fun, family friendly 5K run while showing off your patriotic apparel prices will be awarded to top finishers in each age category and best dressed.
We are excited to announce that this race will help raise money for our local high school sports teams. Your participation and contributions will help provide essential equipment, uniforms, and resources to young athletes in our community.
Contact: Kelci Secord
Email: Bentoncity4thofjuly5k@gmail.com
Race signup info: https://www.raceentry.com/benton-city-4th-of-july-5k/race-information

RRST Practice Rides
2024-07-04 09:30 - 11:00
RRST PRACTICE RIDES – we added another one! July 4th at 9:30 am

RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON PRACTICE RIDES!!! Practice rides for the July 13th triathlon will be held on Saturdays June 22nd and 29th, along with July 6th. Meet at 9:30 am in the south end parking lot of the Richland Community Center and we will ride the course from there.
Also note that there are practice swims of the course on those same Saturday mornings starting at 8:00 am. Go to the Calendar at www.3RRR.org to get details on the open water river swims.

RRST practice rides
2024-07-06 09:30 - 11:00

Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon
2024-07-13 08:30 - 11:00
To register for this race go to Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon (runsignup.com)
Place
Howard Amon Park
500 Amon Drive
Richland, WA US 99352

Description

THE RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON IS JULY 13, 2024
Format: 1/2 mile swim; 12 mile mountain bike; 3 mile run
Course Description: The race starts with a brisk 1/2 mile swim in the Columbia River along the length of Howard Amon Park.
From the park we bike (MOUNTAIN BIKES, ONLY) a total of 12 miles via roads and bike paths to the Chamna Nature Preserve, where we will find plenty of off-road and single track riding. Mountain bikes only.
The 3 mile run is along the foot paths heading south from the park, with the finish back in the park.
COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: We will be following the guidelines from the Governor’s office to keep everyone safe and healthy before, during, and after the race. We expect 100% compliance from all race participants and volunteers.
Fees:
• Race – $40 by July 1st at 11:59 pm and $55 after that date (3RRR members get a $3 discount if registered by July 1st)
• Race plus 1 One Day License – add $15 to the prices listed above
(As a sanctioned USA Triathlon (USAT) event, all participants are required to have a USAT license. If you are not a card carrying member a One Day License must be purchased for $15. If you are a current USAT member you won’t need to purchase a One Day License. Simply enter your USAT Member Number where prompted).
3RRR members get the discount mentioned above if they register by the pre-registration deadline of July 1st,
Athlete limit for this event is 225 individuals. Please note: Mail-in registration is not available…you may register on-line ONLY – NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Join the 3RRR Club: You can get the above 3RRR discount by joining the club. Only $20 per year covers your entire family at one address. Just go to https://runsignup.com/Club/WA/Richland/3RiversRoadRunners to get signed up.
On Line Registration Deadline: To be pre-registered for The Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon you must enter by July 1, 2024. A late fee of $15 will apply after this date. Registration ends on July 9th, or earlier if the participant limit is reached. Race day registration will NOT be available.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life’s uncertainties but there are no refunds. Entries are not transferrable to another race or to the team competition.. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
Chip Timing: Timing chips will be used to record split and finish times. Timing chips will be distributed race morning at check-in. Race results will be available by Negative Split Event Timing at www.nsplit.com/results. Remember to turn your timing chip in at the finish line to avoid a lost chip charge.
Clothing Option: Another Righteous Clothing Option. A sleeveless t-shirt that will cost you an extra $15. If you want the shirt you should pre-register by July 1st, as they may not be available unless you pre-register.
To register for this race go to Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon (runsignup.com)
Age Categories: 13-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-75, 76-80
Team Competition: Along with the individuals in the race, three-person teams are also invited to compete. Team categories include open, coed, and women’s teams. Carefully select the category you wish to sign up for.
Day Before Race Schedule: Packet pickup between 4:30 and 6:00 pm at Atomic Ale Brewpub, 1915 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352.
Race Day Schedule: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
• 6:30 am – Packet/timing chip pickup starts
• 8:00 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting
• 8:30 am – Race start
• 11:00am – Course closes
Awards After the Race: Check the Negative Split website on your phone at www.nsplit.com/results, or the paper copies posted at the picnic shelter, to see if you placed in your age group or were one of the top 3 overall men or women and you can collect your award after the race at the picnic shelter where you picked up your packet. Please give us a little time after the race to have your award ready for you, so you have plenty of time to stow your gear after the race before picking up your award. Awards are race glasses that will NOT be mailed. If you miss the pick up after the race you will need to contact Eric at sageg@charter.net to arrange a pickup time for your award.
Special Considerations: Please note the following:
• Mountain bikes, ONLY. Athletes must use mountain bike frames with 26-29 inch wheels, and tires with a minimum 1.5 inch width (no road tires allowed) and have some sort of knobby, raised pattern that covers more than 50% of the tire surface. So that means the slick portion of the tire is less than 50% of the tire surface.
Questions??? Contact Eric at sageg@charter.net
Volunteers: We need your help to put on this race, so if you can help out please contact Eric at sageg@charter.net. Thanks.
Join the 3RRR Club: You can get the above 3RRR discount by joining the club. Only $20 per year covers your entire family at one address. Just go to https://runsignup.com/Club/WA/Richland/3RiversRoadRunners to get signed up.

Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at sageg@charter.net

To register for this race go to Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon (runsignup.com)

Shoreline Run - 2 mile and 10 km
2024-07-20 06:00 - 09:30
To register for this race go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/ShorelineRunWA
Date: July 20, 2024
Place
Howard Amon Park, 500 Amon Park Drive
Richland
Richland, WA US 99352
Description
PACKET PICKUP: Pick up your race bib or register in-person at Moonshot Brewery Pub in the Park, 94 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 19, or on race day from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20. The race course begins on the road behind the Fingernail.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Races will consist of a 2 mile fun run and a 10K competitive run, with both races starting at 7:30 am. Both races will start near the Fingernail Building in Howard Amon Park in Richland. The finish is at the very north end of Howard Amon Park, near the boat ramp.
CONTACT: Genoa Blankenship at genoablankenship@gmail.com for further information.
ENTRY FEES:
Race entry – $15 before July 17; $20 cash or check to Three Rivers Road Runners at packet pickup on July 19 or on race day.
Tech T-shirt cost – $20
Register by 11:59 p.m. July 17 to be assured of a T-shirt, if you choose to purchase one. Online registration is available through July 17. In-person late registration available for $20 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Moonshot Brewing Pub in the Park, 94 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, and race morning at the race site, starting at 6 am.
ELIGIBILITY: The Shoreline Run is open to all persons registered by race time. Runners under 18 years old must have their waiver read and approved by a parent or guardian.
AWARDS: The 2 mile distance is a fun run that is not timed. In the 10 km race, the top 3 overall men and women will receive Shoreline Run medals and the top 3 male and female runners in the following age groups will receive awards: 14 & under, 15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 – 74, etc.
SPONSORSHIPS: Thank you to our signature sponsors: Moonshot Brewing, Columbia Basin Racquet Club, Professional Investment Management Services, and the city of Richland.
To register for this race go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/ShorelineRunWA

Plutonium Man Triathlon Swims
2024-08-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-18 08:00 - 09:00
We will have 2 practice swims of the Plutonium Man Triathlon course. Sundays August 11 and 18. Meet at 8:00 am in the parking lot on the south side of the WSU Tri-Cities campus and we will walk up and swim down. Bring your bike and/or run gear and we can make it a tri workout for the day. Contact Eric at sageg@charter.net if you have any questions.

3RRR Club Meeting
2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:30
3RRR CLUB MEETING AT MOONSHOT BREWERY IN RICHLAND ON AUGUST 15th AT 5:30 PM. Join us at Moonshot Brewpub overlooking Howard Amon Park in Richland on Thursday, August 15th. As always, the club picks up the beer tab whilst you cover your food order.

Hope to see you there!!!

Titanium Man Junior Triathlon
2024-08-17 08:45 - 10:30
To register for this race go to Titanium Man Junior Triathlon (runsignup.com)
Place
Howard Amon Park
500 Amon Drive
Richland, WA US 99352

Description

TITANIUM MAN JR. TRI
Race date is August 17, 2024
For 7-12 year old triathletes!
Hey kids –> It’s your turn! Here is a chance to give triathlon a try. See if you’ve got what it takes to get to the finish line…we think you can do it.
Hey parents –>Here is a chance for your young athletes to try something a little different by putting a swim, bike, and run together in one event. We have designed a safe course with plenty of adult supervision that will be fun for the kids to challenge. The 250-yard swim will be in the river in a shallow area near shore with plenty of boat and swimmer support. The 4.5-mile bike leg is all on a bike path, except for a short portion in the boat ramp parking lot which will be heavily barricaded and controlled. Helmets are required during the bike ride. The 1-mile run will be completely on a foot path.
IMPORTANT BIKE INFORMATION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. WE WILL NO LONGER ALLOW THE USE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, MULTI-SPEED RACING BIKES WITH LIGHTWEIGHT SKINNY TIRES. THE OLDER KIDS HAVE COME TO BE TOO FAST ON THESE BIKES TO SAFELY NAVIGATE THE COURSE. ACCEPTABLE BIKES INCLUDE MOUNTAIN BIKES, SINGLE SPEED BIKES, CRUISERS, SPIDERMAN BIKES, HELLO KITTY BIKES WITH A BASKET IN FRONT…YOU KNOW, KID’S BIKES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIKE YOU PLAN TO USE, SEND A DESCRIPTION AND A PHOTO TO ERIC AT sageg@charter.net.
COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: We will be following the guidelines from the Governor’s office to keep everyone safe and healthy before, during, and after the race. This guidance may change between now and race day, and we expect 100% compliance from all race participants, parents and volunteers. We will email the safety precautions we plan to take just before race day.
What: It’s a triathlon that starts with a swim, goes directly into a bike, and then finishes with the run. Once the starting gun goes off, the action is non-stop and doesn’t end until the run is completed. The 9 to 12 year olds will finish a course that consists of a 200 yard swim, 4.5 mile bike and a one-mile run. The 7 and 8 year olds will do the same swim, but bike and run half the distance of the older kids.
Where: Howard Amon Park, Richland, Washington. Look for the picnic shelter in the south end of the park, on the river side of the Richland Community Center for race HQ.
Day Before Race Schedule: Packet pickup from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Reborn Bike Shop, 1341 George Washington Way, Richlkand, WA 99354.
Race Day Schedule: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
• 7:00 am – Packet pickup starts
• 8:15 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting
• 8:45 am – Race starts for the 7 and 8 year olds – 9-12 year olds start after the 7 and 8’s have finished (approximately 9:15 am)
• 11:00am – Course closes
Cost: $25 per triathlete, which includes a race t-shirt and a one-day insurance license for the USA Triathlon Federation. After August 8, 2023 the cost goes up to $30 since we will be mailing you your shirt.
USAT: Your entry fee includes a one-day insurance license for the USA Triathlon Federation. .
Pre-Registration: The only way to guarantee a t-shirt on race day is to register on-line before the pre-registration deadline of August 8, 2023.
On-line Registration Deadline: August 16, 2023 and registration will close earlier if participant limit of 200 is reached.
Awards: The overall boy and girl champion in the race receives a special award, along with the top 3 boys and girls in the 7 -8, 9-10, and 11 -12 age groups. You can check the Negative Split website on your phone at www.nsplit.com/results, or look to the paper copies posted at the picnic shelter where you picked up your packet to see if you placed in your age group or were the overall winners of the race. We will have the award ceremony as soon as possible after the race.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION – THE ONLY WAY TO REGISTER IS ON-LINE BY THE DATES LISTED ABOVE. NOTE: REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 200 PARTICIPANTS
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life’s uncertainties but there are no refunds of entry fees. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
Questions: any questions about the race or practice swims that will start in early August, contact Eric at sageg@charter.net.

Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at sageg@charter.net

To register for this race go to Titanium Man Junior Triathlon (runsignup.com)

Plutonium Man Triathlon
2024-08-24 09:00 - 12:30
To sign up for this race go to Plutonium Man Triathlon (runsignup.com)
Place
WSU Tri-Cities
2710 Crimson Way
Richland, WA 99354

Description

THE PLUTONIUM MAN TRIATHLON TAKES PLACE ON AUGUST 24, 2024
TWO DISTANCES TO CHOOSE FROM: you have the choice of Olympic distance, sprint distance, or relay teams for the Olympic distance event.
RACE FORMAT: 1.3 km swim; 40 km bike; 10 km run for the Olympic distance triathlon and 1.3 km swim, 20 km bike, and 5 km run for the sprint distance triathlon.
Course Description: Swimmers enter the Columbia River at a beach about 400 yards upstream of the North Richland starch plant (note that the start on the map is not accurate…we will not start at the POB low dock barge slip) and swim downstream with the current (fast times, baby) 1.3 km to the exit just upstream of Sprout Road. The single transition area will be at the SE corner of the WSU Tri-Cities campus grounds. Cyclists will head west on Sprout Road, turn right on George Washington Way and follow the course as described on the course maps. Olympic distance triathletes will do 2 loops of the bike course while the sprint distance triathletes do one loop.
The run will also consist of two loops that take runners upstream (north) along the foot path, with a hard left turn by the Triton Submarine monument, back along Richardson Road, taking a left on Crimson Way, and back through the WSU campus. Olympic distance triathletes do two loops of this course and the sprint distance triathletes do one loop of the run course.
COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: We will be following the guidelines from the Governor’s office to keep everyone safe and healthy before, during, and after the race. We will send out pertinent information on any precautions we need to take about a week before the race.
Fees:
• Race – $45 by August 12th at 11:59 pm and $60 after that (3RRR members get a $3 discount).
• Race plus One Day License – add $15 to the above prices
(As a sanctioned USA Triathlon (USAT) event, all participants are required to have a USAT license. If you are not a card carrying member a One Day License must be purchased for $15. If you are a current USAT member you won’t need to purchase a One Day License. Simply enter your USAT Member Number where prompted.)
3RRR members get the discount mentioned above if they register by the pre-registration deadline of August 12, 2024.
JOIN THE 3RRR CLUB: To get the 3RRR discount noted above, join the 3RRR club and get discounts on this race and other races put on by 3RRR. Only $20 per year covers everyone in the family at one address. Here is the RunSignUp link. https://runsignup.com/Club/WA/Richland/3RiversRoadRunners to sign up for the club.
Athlete limit for this event is 225 individuals and 30 teams. Please note: Mail-in registration is not available…you may register on-line ONLY – NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Clothing Option: A high-quality short-sleeved tech fabric t-shirt is available for and additional $20.
Awards: Top 3 overall men and women for the Olympic and sprint distances, along with top 3 in each 5-year age group for both of these triathlons. The top two teams in each of the 3 relay divisions also receive awards.
Check the Negative Split website on your phone at www.nsplit.com/results to see if you placed in your age group or were one of the top 3 overall men or women and you can collect your award after the race at the Rotary stage at the finish line. Please give us a little time after the race to have your award ready for you, so you have plenty of time to stow your gear after the race before picking up your award. Awards are race glasses that will NOT be mailed. If you miss the pick up after the race you will need to contact Eric at sageg@charter.net to arrange a pickup time for your award.
To sign up for this race go to Plutonium Man Triathlon (runsignup.com)
On-line Registration Deadline: To be pre-registered for The Plutonium Man Triathlon, you must enter by August 12, 2024. A late fee of $15 will apply after this date. On-line registration will be available until August 20, 2024, or end earlier if participant limit is reached. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life’s uncertainties but there are no refunds. Entries are not transferrable to another race or to the team competition. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
Chip Timing: Timing chips will be used to record split and finish times. Timing chips will be distributed race morning at check-in. Be sure to turn your timing chip in at the finish line to avoid a lost chip charge. Race results will be available by Negative Split Event Timing at www.nsplit.com/results.
Day Before Race Schedule: Packet pickup available between 4:30 and 6:00 pm at Atomic Ale Brewpub, 1015 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352.
Race Day Schedule: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
• 7:00 am – Packet/timing chip pickup starts
• 8:30 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting
• 9:00 am – Race start
• 12:30 pm – Course closes
Special Considerations: Please note the following:
• NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Cut-Off Times: For course safety reasons, we must pull you from the race if you have not completed the bike leg after 2 hours and 30 minutes on the race clock. If you feel you cannot finish the Olympic bike leg in this 2.5 hours or the overall Olympic distance race in the 3.5 hour limit, please enter the sprint distance event.
Questions: Please contact Eric Greager at sageg@charter.net with any race questions.
Volunteers: We need lots of volunteers for all our multi-sport events. If you can help at this event, please contact Eric Greager at sageg@charter.net .
To sign up for this race go to Plutonium Man Triathlon (runsignup.com)
