Race Distances
Race Distances
Triathlon Races cover a range of distances, you will need to look at each individual race. There are also other events that are run with triathlon events such as duathlon and aquabike which cater for those wanting to try multi-sport events or build confidence and experience.
The following is a guide to the common distances you can race:
Name | Swim | Bike | Run |
Sprint | 750m (0.5mi) | 20km (12.4mi) | 5km (3.1mi) |
Olympic (Standard) | 1.5km (0.93mi) | 40km (24.8mi) | 10km (6.2mi) |
ITU Long | 3km (1.86mi) | 80km (49.6mi) | 20km (12.4mi) |
Half (Half Ironman) | 1.9km (1.2mi) | 90km (56mi) | 21.09km (13.1mi) |
Full (Ironman) | 3.8km (2.4mi) | 180km (112mi) | 42.195km (26.2mi) |
Note: Most Sprint distances swim section is reduced and extra distance added to bike