THE 4 COMMON TRIATHLON DISTANCES
Running
THE SPRINT
TRIATHLON
THE SPRINT TRIATHLON
Typically an entry level race. Short, fast, big fun party at the end. Swim: 750m (.46 miles) Bike: 20k (12.4 miles) Run: 5k (3.1 miles)
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THE OLYMPIC
TRIATHLON
THE OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
Just about double the sprint in each category - this distance is raced at the olympics. Swim: 1500m (.93 miles) Bike: 40k (24.8 miles) Run: 10k (6.2 miles)
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HALF (70.3)
TRIATHLON
HALF (70.3) TRIATHLON
The stepping stone to the "long course" or full triathlon/IRONMAN® distance race. Swim: 1900m (1.2 miles) Bike: 90k (56 miles) Run: 21.1k (13.1 miles)
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LONG COURSE
TRIATHLON (IRONMAN)
LONG COURSE / IRONMAN TRIATHLON
The granddaddy of them all, the IRONMAN distance triathlon. The life long dream of many. Swim: 3800m (2.4 miles) Bike: 180k (112 miles) Run: 42.2k (26.2 miles)
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