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Sprint Duathlon
07:30
Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2025
£83.99
- 2.5 km road running + 36 ft ascent
- 20 km road cycling + 77 m ascent
- 4.7 km road running + 78 ft ascent
Event overview
Securing your spot in the Cardiff Triathlon and Duathlon not only grants you access to one of the UK's finest city triathlons but ensures an experience beyond compare.
Anticipate a meticulously planned route with closed roads, captivating global broadcast coverage, and vibrant racing atmosphere.
Whether you're tackling the Super-Sprint, Sprint, Standard, 70.3 triathlon, or Sprint Duathlon, the Cardiff Triathlon and Duathlon caters to all skill levels.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary event!
Highlights
Lively Event Village
Music, commentary, shopping, food and chill out zones.
Family-friendly vibes
Family finishes and plenty to see and do.
On course support
Brilliant marshals, signage and pick-up vehicles.
Welsh slate finisher mementos
Locally made to mark your achievement and provide a lasting, unique and usable memento.
Spectacular location
Cardiff's unique city architecture offers a great backdrop to your race.
Professional timing
Chip timing and online results.
This event is part of Cardiff Triathlon & Duathlon.
Event photos
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event expo
- Event village
- Free venue entry
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
- Traders at event
- Bag storage
- Cafe
- Coast
- Music
- Restaurant
- Toilets
- Urban
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Description
Both of the Duathlon runs are fast out and back routes, showing off the sights of Cardiff Bay along the way. For Run 1, start underneath the finish arch and head out towards the Norwegian church and along the cycle path, taking in the sites of industrial heritage that Cardiff is so renowned for. Then reach the turn around point and race back the way you came into transition ready for the Bike section.
The Bike course takes in 2 laps of a 9k course. Heading out of transition under the shadow of the Wales Millennium Centre you will head along James Street and down Ferry Road. You will turn around at the Morrisons Supermarket roundabout and fly back up the road the way you came. You will then head up Lloyd George Avenue and thrill at the speed on this section, with another turn around to come at the top so that you get to fly down the avenue once again. The lap ends at the entrance to the Oval Basin where once again you’ll be under the watchful eye of the Wales Millennium Centre. Unless of course you have another lap to go! This route is on ENTIRELY CLOSED ROADS.
Run 2 takes you out of transition, and head in the same direction as Run 1 but this time you go right up to the Barrage before you turn around. On your way back you get the iconic views of the Pierhead Building, the Wales Millennium Centre, the Senedd so you’ll have plenty to keep you motivated as you go for your PB!
Maps
(Bike route to be confirmed.)
Cut offs
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.
- You have a total of 35 minutes to complete your Run1 and exit transition.
- You have a total of 1 hours 5 minutes to complete your bike and exit transition.
- You have a total of 1 hour to complete your run.
Timings are subject to change.
Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Plastic bottle free
- Plastic-free event
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Reusable cups
- Sustainability policy
- Chip timing
- Eco medal
- Event app
Prizes
Prize Categories are (for both open and female):
Individual
- Overall - Top 3
- Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2025
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£83.99
Valid 01/06/2025 - 20/06/2025
The Sprint distance was my first ever triathlon. I'd definitely recommend this event to anyone, and I've already entered for next year's Olympic distance. David J
This is my 3rd Cardiff Tri at Standard distance and again it did not disappoint... It’s my hometown race and once again, I’ll still come back next year. Eleanor P
This is a very fast course with a pan flat bike and run course. The swim is also very simple... Sam A
Great event. Wanted to take part in this because of its sheer size. Glad I did it was brilliant. Darren V
Last year's Sprint was my first attempt at triathlon. I loved it so much, I entered this year's Olympic distance the following week. David J
The event itself was absolutely amazing! Loads of support even on a rainy day and the transition area in Roald Dahl Plass just made it even more special. The Swim was excellent and really fast in the calm waters of Cardiff Bay. Chris W
Loved Cardiff Tri - completed as my second Olympic distance. Registration day before was nice and easy, good set up of stalls to grab some clobber and we got socks, a cow bell, foam hand and energy bar on sign up. Sarah W
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one. A well organised event with a super friendly events team. Victoria W
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
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