Half the Olympic distance but still a formidable challenge in itself, a sprint distance triathlon features a 750m swim, 20K bike ride and a 5K run. These popular events are often mass participation and attract hundreds of entrants, creating a brilliant atmosphere. Select your location for sprint triathlons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.
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Start with a sea swim then it’s onto the bikes for two laps of a relatively sheltered and flat bike circuit. Then take in the coast path for some stunning views as you approach the finish line.
Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area with routes going through Culden Faw Estate. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, run through the trail paths enjoying great views.
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of the stunning Hever Castle in a sprint plus triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in an event suitable for all levels of experience, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in a sprint aquathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.
A totally traffic-free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.
Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!
One of the most thrilling triathlons in the country on a super-exciting route with challenging ascents, descents and open roads, narrow in parts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
This open water sprint tri comprises a 750m swim in Regatta Lake, a flat, multi lap bike course and a 5K run – all within the traffic-free park grounds. All levels welcome, solo or relay teams.
Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic run route, custom designed medal plus team relay option.
This triathlon returns for another successful year! It’s a superb swimming venue with quiet rolling roads for the bike course and a cracking run too. Plus there's lakeside camping available too.
The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns with a stunning sea swim, coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road plus chance to camp on the beach! Relay option too
The Sprint Triathlon will not fail to impress. With stunning views of Weymouth nature reserve and a true test of stamina, you'll be beaming with pride at the finish line.
Previously known as Mount Edgcumbe Triathlon, triathletes of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
This stunning but less savage Sprint Tri takes in all the awesome views and winding hilly Devon roads you have come to expect from the award-winning Croyde Ocean Triathlon!
Start with a great sea swim in warm waters then on to the bikes for a closed road and flat bike leg. Finally there's a run with views of the sea. Torre Abbey Sands has excellent water quality.
Formerly The London Triathlon, this is one of the world’s biggest triathlons where athletes will race through the capital on a landmark-filled route. London is calling!
A competitive Sprint triathlon at an accessible location for a range of abilities with official finishers medals and trophies awarded to top 3 in each category as well as 1st place in every age group.
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