How long does a triathlon last?
The duration of a triathlon can vary depending on the event, location and the level of the participants:
- Super Sprint Distance:
Length: swimming 0.25-0.5 km, cycling 10-20 km, running 2.5-5 km
Average duration: approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour - Sprint distance:
Length: swimming 0.5-0.75 km, cycling mostly 20 km, running mostly 5 km
Average duration: 1 to 2 hours - Short distance (or Olympic distance):
Length: swim 1.5 km, bike 40 km, run 10 km
Average duration: 2 to 4 hours - center distance:
Length: swim 1.9 km, bike 90 km, run 21.1 km
Average duration: 4 to 8 hours - Long Distance (or Ironman):
Length: swim 3.8 km, bike 180 km, run 42.2 km
Average duration: 6 to 14 hours
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