Gareth thomas triathlon distances
Triathlon distances in miles...
Gareth thomas triathlon distances
Triathlon distances: A full guide to Olympic, sprint, Ironman and much more
A triathlon is anything that involves completing a swim, a bike and run in succession. But take a look at the pro race calendar or a list of upcoming age-group triathlon events and you’ll notice there are a wide range of triathlon distances on offer.
In our guide to triathlon distances, we’ll talk you through all the various triathlon race formats out there.
From the fast and furious short course racing, to the ultimate endurance challenge of the full Ironman triathlon.
Short course: super sprint, sprint, Olympic, mixed relay and Super League triathlon
As a rule of thumb, short course triathlon refers to anything shorter than the middle distance/IRONMAN 70.3 distance.
In the elite field, you’ll typically find professional triathletes who are looking to qualify for the Olympics racing on the World Triathlon short course scene. And for age-group triathletes the shorter distances are the perfect starting po