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Sprint Triathlons
Sprint Triathlons are multisport events, consisting of a 750m swim, a 20k bike, and a 5k run. All of the sections are exactly half the distance of an Olympic distance, or Standard, triathlon. They are hugely popular events, either for beginners who are wanting to build experience in triathlons, or for regular triathletes who are wanting to keep match-fit and to aim for a speedy new PB. Aiming for finishing a sprint triathlon in under 90 minutes is a good place to start. These events are often part of bigger triathlon festivals, where other distances might be on offer, including Super-Sprint and Olympic options. This means that family members and friends can all take part in a weekend, whatever their standard or experience. Some Sprint triathlons take place in cities, and have indoor pool swims. Others require open-water swimming, and the bike and run sections take you out into the countryside.
Saturday, 1 Jun 2024
Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2024
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
sprint, super sprint
(162 reviews)
Sunday, 28 Jul 2024
Challenge London 2024
London, Greater London
super sprint, sprint, olympic
(411 reviews)
Friday, 29 Mar 2024
Radley Triathlon 2024
Radley, Oxfordshire
sprint
(30 reviews)
Sunday, 21 Apr 2024
Wilmslow Spring Triathlon 2024
Wilmslow, Cheshire East
sprint, super sprint
(109 reviews)
Sunday, 28 Apr 2024
The First Tri
Lydney, Gloucestershire
sprint, olympic
(60 reviews)
Saturday, 4 May 2024
Dorney Triathlon - May
Dorney, Buckinghamshire
super sprint, sprint
(10 reviews)
Sunday, 5 May 2024
Uppingham Pool Sprint Triathlon and Children's Aquathlon 2024
Uppingham, Rutland
sprint
Monday, 6 May 2024
Winchester Triathlon 2024
Winchester, Hampshire
super sprint, sprint
(31 reviews)
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
SWMA Tri Series Race 1
Cromhall, South Gloucestershire
sprint, super sprint
(24 reviews)
Sunday, 19 May 2024
Roadford Lake Triathlon
Broadwoodwidger, Devon
super sprint, sprint, olympic, medium (2–5km), short (0–2km)
(2 reviews)
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
RunThrough Dorney Evening Triathlon - May
Dorney, Buckinghamshire
sprint, super sprint
(4 reviews)
Saturday, 8 Jun 2024
Dorney Triathlon - June
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
sprint, olympic, super sprint
(15 reviews)
Saturday, 8 Jun 2024
Dartmouth Open Water Swim
Dartmouth, Devon
sprint, super sprint
(30 reviews)
Sunday, 9 Jun 2024
Dartmouth Triathlon
Dartmouth, Devon
sprint, olympic, super sprint
(5 reviews)
Wednesday, 12 Jun 2024
SWMA Tri Series Race 2
Cromhall, South Gloucestershire
sprint, super sprint
(17 reviews)
Sunday, 16 Jun 2024
Eastbourne Triathlon
Eastbourne, East Sussex
5k, sprint, short (0–2km)
(6 reviews)
Saturday, 22 Jun 2024
Abersoch Triathlon 2024
Abersoch, Gwynedd
olympic, sprint
(3 reviews)
Sunday, 23 Jun 2024
Darwen Triathlon - June 2024
Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
10k, 5k, sprint, olympic
Sunday, 30 Jun 2024
Thorpe Park Sprint Triathlon - June 2024
Chertsey, Surrey
sprint
Sunday, 30 Jun 2024
English Riviera Triathlon
Paignton, Torbay
olympic, sprint, super sprint, short (0–2km), medium (2–5km)
(4 reviews)
Wednesday, 3 Jul 2024
RunThrough Dorney Evening Triathlon - July
Dorney, Buckinghamshire
sprint, super sprint
(1 reviews)
Sunday, 7 Jul 2024
Hitchin Triathlon
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
sprint, super sprint
(63 reviews)
Saturday, 13 Jul 2024
Conquer the Chilterns Triathlon
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire
sprint
About Sprint Triathlons in the UK
The Sprint Triathlon consists of a 750m swim, 20k cycle and 5k run, making it the second shortest standard triathlon distance. It’s a great event for newbies to get to grips with the discipline and for the experienced to kickstart a season, making it one of the most popular triathlon categories in the UK. These shorter events can sometimes include indoor sections, especially for the swim, which means they can take place all year round.
It’s a good idea to be aware of the specific rules regarding equipment for any triathlon you enter. Depending on the conditions, different equipment can become mandatory for a race. We’ve put together a list of the essential items for any triathlon on our blog to help you get started.
What are the best Sprint Triathlons?
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon weekend is a great example of an event that focuses on the Sprint and Super-Sprint formats (in a truly stunning setting). In keeping with the regal settings, the Royal Windsor Triathlon offers both an Olympic distance and Sprint that is very well reviewed by our users.
Finally, the Deva Divas Sprint Triathlon has won much praise for its great atmosphere and route, but unlucky for the boys, as it’s women only.
What is the average time to complete a sprint triathlon?
For an amateur, especially if it’s your first time, anything under an hour and a half can be considered a good time. More experienced athletes might try to push for one hour and fifteen minutes or under. The top professionals expect to win races by coming in under the one hour mark.
How long should I train for a sprint triathlon?
Starting from scratch, but with a decent base fitness level, we’d recommend that you consider following our eight week training plan. This will help you to be as competitive as you’d like come race day. After you’ve completed a couple of these events, you might want to consider testing yourself with an Olympic Triathlon.