Ultimate Guide to Sprint Triathlon: Distances, Sprint Triathlon Training Plan and Race-Day Tips

3/26/2025Alex Filippov

Ultimate Guide to Sprint Triathlon: Distances, Sprint Triathlon Training Plan and Race-Day Tips

A sprint triathlon features a 750m swim, 20km bike ride, and 5km run, making it a more accessible challenge than longer races. It typically takes from under an hour for elites to around two hours for beginners, with training helping participants achieve their goals at their own pace.

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Alex Filippov
A proud member of a more laidback breed of riders who ride to live and don't rush things. He regularly rides without a smartwatch or computer to remind himself of what riding is really about. When it's dreary, he puts on his muddy trail running shoes and hits the Carpathian trails.
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