Rumpus in Bumpass Triathlon Festival

Bumpass (Pleasants Landing Marina, Lake Anna), United States · April · Independent (Kinetic Multisports, USA Triathlon sanctioned)

Same event, olympic distance: see its rating

Course: 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 19.6 km (12.2 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run. 750 m (0.47 mi) / 12.2 mi (19.6 km) listed, one loop of about 12 mi (19 km) per course page / 5 km (3.1 mi); start 9:30 am

Rumpus in Bumpass Triathlon Festival: lake anna from a dock, wooded shore and boat houses (park on the same lake, not the race marina) — Lake Anna from a dock, wooded shore and boat houses (park on the same lake, not the race marina). Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

3.1

Good

overall, out of 5

Bottom 19%#127 of 154

Ahead of 18% of the 154 races.

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Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; green holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Based on 3 reviews. Treat this score as provisional. Why

What held it back

Held back by run (2.4) and conditions (2.5). See the breakdown below.

Best for

Wetsuit swim

Is it right for you?

First timer: 3.9 Friendly
PR potential: 3.4 Average
Wetsuit swim: 4.8 Almost always
Swim support: 3.7 Good
Crowds: 2.9 Decent

Time-trial swim start: two swimmers every few seconds instead of a mass start.
Parking is limited: carpool, use the 0.4 km (0.25 mi) overflow, and avoid roadside spots that risk towing.

Race
3.0
Swim
3.3
Bike
3.1
Run
2.4
Conditions
2.5
Stay and travel
3.4

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Why people love it

Time-trial swim start: two swimmers every few seconds instead of a mass start.
Warm side of Lake Anna, about 16 to 19 °C (61 to 66 °F) in April, so wetsuits are worn.
Race-morning packet pickup 7:30 to 8:30 am, so a day trip works.
Olympic and sprint share one marina for swim, transition and finish.
Rolling, scenic bike with lake views.

Watch out for

Parking is limited: carpool, use the 0.4 km (0.25 mi) overflow, and avoid roadside spots that risk towing.
Run has mud, roots and gravel after rain; trail shoes may help.
Weather swings: a severe storm in 2011, and cold rain with 16 °C (61 °F) water in 2025.
Only the marina entrance road is closed; the rest of the bike course is probably open traffic.
Photo ID is required at packet pickup.

Race

3.0Good

How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

Racer satisfactionLoved3.7
A 2010 report was positive, but a 2011 storm race and a cold, wet 2025 sprint were rough. Testimonials are curated. · Medium confidence
OrganizationWell run3.8
Smooth race morning in 2010 and a time-trial swim start; limited parking and potholes at the mount line. · Medium confidence
First timer friendlyFriendly3.9
750 m (0.47 mi) swim, one bike loop of 12.2 mi (19.6 km), time-trial start, support for slower athletes. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

PR potentialAverage3.4
Short rolling loop; flat stretches with a few short climbs off causeways. · Low confidence

Swim

3.3Good

Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

Wetsuit legalAlmost always4.8
April water of 16 to 19 °C (61 to 66 °F) is under the USA Triathlon 25.6 °C (78 °F) limit; wetsuits worn in 2025. · Medium confidence
Water temperatureAcceptable3.0
Organiser expects about 18 °C (64 °F); 2025 water was 16 °C (61 °F) and 2010 about 19 °C (66 °F). · Medium confidence
Calm waterSome chop3.4
2011 rain chop and 2010 chop reported; 2025 waves came from all directions in wind; a sheltered cove with no current. · Low confidence
Swim easeEasy3.8
750 m (0.47 mi), time-trial start. · Low confidence
Swim experienceGreat3.6
Lake swim with a spread-out start; warm-water side of Lake Anna; no clear-water claims. · Low confidence
Swim supportGood3.7
Time-trial start spreads swimmers out; sprint and Olympic share one lake; kayak and boat numbers not documented. · Low confidence

Bike

3.1Good

Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

Road surfaceGood3.6
Organiser says good pavement; potholes at the mount and dismount area in 2010. · Low confidence
Road closuresPartly closed2.7
Only the marina entrance road is closed during the bike; the loop itself appears to be open rural roads (not confirmed). · Low confidence
Bike sceneryBeautiful3.8
Lake Anna views and one racer's comment praising the scenery and mix of rollers and flat; about 24 mi (39 km) Olympic. · Low confidence
WindSome wind3.3
Gusty wind on the bike in 2010; wind and rain in 2025; lake shore roads. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

Bike speedAverage3.4
Flat sections and short climbs off causeways. · Low confidence
Bike flatnessMostly flat3.7
About 133 m (435 ft) per the organiser on 12 mi (19 km). · Low confidence
Bike simplicityMostly simple3.7
Organiser notes mostly right turns; two loops for the Olympic, one for the sprint. · Low confidence

Run

2.4Below par

Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

Crowd supportDecent2.9
Small field of about 550 athletes on a marina road loop; limited parking so spectators are asked to carpool. · Low confidence
Aid stationsStandard3.4
Volunteers praised in testimonials; no detail on station spacing. · Low confidence
Run sceneryBeautiful3.6
Wooded lake setting; no detailed scenery comments. · Low confidence
Run conditionsModerate3.2
Shorter run, same trail and mud risk. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

Run flatnessRolling3.3
5 km (3.1 mi) rolling. · Low confidence

Conditions

2.5Good

Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

Air temperatureWarm or cool3.4
Spring race, typical air 8 to 20 °C (46 to 68 °F); 2025 was cold, gray and rainy; the fall race runs in October. · Low confidence
Weather reliabilityVariable2.8
Severe storm on the 2011 race morning and cold rain in 2025; April weather in Virginia is changeable. · Medium confidence
Venue beautyLovely3.7
Marina on Lake Anna with water and Blue Ridge views per the organiser. · Low confidence
Spectator friendlySome viewpoints3.2
Parking limited and spectators asked to ride with athletes; swim, transition and finish at one marina. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

Low altitudeSea level4.8
Lake Anna sits at roughly 100 m (330 ft) (estimate). · Medium confidence

Stay and travel

3.4Good

Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

Hotel availabilityBook early3.2
Rural Lake Anna area; rentals and campgrounds nearby, hotels in Fredericksburg and Louisa about 30 to 45 minutes (estimate). · Low confidence
Hotel valueNormal3.3
Not researched; lake rentals and RV parking mentioned by one racer. · Low confidence
WalkabilityWalkable3.6
One marina site for swim, transition and finish; parking is limited with overflow about 0.25 mi (0.4 km) away. · Low confidence
Travel easeOne connection3.2
About 90 minutes south of Washington DC by car; Richmond airport roughly 60 mi (97 km) (estimate). · Low confidence
LogisticsSimple4.2
Race-morning packet pickup 7:30 to 8:30 am plus Friday evening option, one transition area, one site, no shuttles. · Medium confidence
Town and foodFine2.9
Small rural community; few services near the marina (estimate). · Low confidence

Key facts

Location: Bumpass (Pleasants Landing Marina, Lake Anna), Virginia, United States
Typical month: April
Latest or next date: 17 April 2027
Organiser: Independent (Kinetic Multisports, USA Triathlon sanctioned)
Field size: About 550 athletes
Entry fee: About $120
First held: 2007
Distances (non-standard): 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 19.6 km (12.2 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run
Swim venue: Lake Anna, southeast corner near the hot-water discharge (lake)
Water temperature: 16–19 °C (61–66 °F)
Wetsuit: Legal (USA Triathlon rules; all athletes wore wetsuits in 2025 at 16 C / 61 F)
Swim start: time-trial (two athletes every few seconds, seeded by swim and overall times; optional elite box start)
Bike climbing: 133 m (435 ft)
Bike laps: 1
Key climbs: one steep hill (2010 report); short climbs coming off lake causeways (sprint)
Run shade: Wooded sections
Air temperature: 8–20 °C (46–68 °F)
Humidity: Moderate
Altitude: 100 m (330 ft)
Nearest airport: Richmond International (RIC), 97 km (60 mi) away
Where to stay: Lake Anna rentals, Fredericksburg, Louisa
Booking: Parking is limited: carpool, spectators ride with athletes, roadside parking risks towing, overflow about 0.25 mi (0.4 km) away. Packet pickup Friday 5 to 7 pm or Saturday 7:30 to 8:30 am.

Official race website (kineticmultisports.com)

What racers and reviewers say

DC RainmakerRaced 2010 · blog · Positive
Early-season race report from a fast age grouper. Water about 19 °C (66 °F) with a wetsuit, some chop and navigation errors. Rolling bike with one steep hill and gusty wind; a wooded trail on the run. Smooth organisation; he camped in an RV at the venue to make race morning easy.
“good early-season race”
Ray Maker
Gallaudet Bison (college club recap)Raced 2025 · article · Mixed
College team recap of the sprint. Water 16 °C (61 °F), so everyone wore wetsuits for the first time that season. Cold, gray, windy and rainy, with waves from all directions during the swim. Bike scenic but hilly; run was a muddy trail with puddles.
“cold, gray, windy and rainy”
Gallaudet athletics staff
RunSignup race page testimonialsRaced 2025 · aggregator · Positive
Three short comments posted on the organiser's registration page, so curated, but consistent: friendly volunteers, a scenic bike with a good mix of small rollers and flat, a fun atmosphere, and appreciation for support of slower (Athena) athletes. No ratings count shown.
“great race with friendly volunteers”
Lisa M., Taylor P., Cindy L. (as posted)

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