Revolution 3 is expanding its 2014 race line-up, adding Morgantown REV3 on the Weekend of 1-3 August 2014. The weekend of events will be nestled in Morgantown, a quaint town in the countryside hills of West Virginia. The race location caters to the Rev3 athletes and families, with ‘a challenging, fair course and a plethora of activities for family.’
“We are excited to have this multi-day event come to Morgantown,” said Dave Plevich, Executive Director of the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The three-day components provide something for all ages to participate in by utilizing the assets along our rail to trails and river area. We are looking forward to working with Revolution 3.”
The weekend will involve multiple events including a Friday evening 5K Glow run on the Caperton Trail system, a USARA sanctioned national championship qualifying sprint adventure race and a family adventure race on Saturday. Sunday’s highlights are an Olympic distance triathlon as well as a Half REV. The Half REV offers a professional race with prize money available for all professional athletes.
Sunday’s races feature a rectangular swim in the Monongahela River starting and finishing near the Morgantown Marina. The scenic bike course is one loop for the Olympic distance and two loops for the Half REV distance. The course follows along the Caperton Trail for the first couple of miles and quickly heads out into the quaint country side of West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Billed as a ‘challenging and fair course’, the bike features long rolling hills and a very rural route. The run showcases a one loop for the Olympic distance and two loops for the Half REV on the shaded and flat Caperton Trail, alongside the Monongahela River.
“We are really excited for the athletes to see this course! It combines everything we love into one route,” said Charlie Patten, Revolution3 Triathlon President and Founder.
“Challenging climbs, scenery that will keep you engaged and some flats to give you a break. Add some shade, and a run along the river and you have a recipe for success!”
In a unique change, the finish line will be located inside the host hotel, the Waterfront Place Hotel.
“Morgantown is just a fun little town. The Monongahela river is one of my favourite places to swim,” said local athlete Sarah Quesen. “We have beautiful country roads for cycling, a flat rail trail for running, and a finish line within walking distances of local shops and restaurants. I am so excited to see what Rev3 brings to this venue.”
Registration will open on 1 December 2013 and race maps will be available soon.
