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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.

41 events found
Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2024
Booked 59 times this week

Saturday, 1 Jun 2024

Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2024

Location

Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Running

sprint, super sprint

Star4.5

(162 reviews)

Ticket£41.67 – £214.98
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat trail
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Challenge London 2024
Booked 18 times this week

Sunday, 28 Jul 2024

Challenge London 2024

Location

London, Greater London

Running

super sprint, sprint, olympic

Star4.5

(411 reviews)

Ticket£51.67 – £249
Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoad
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Radley Triathlon 2024
Booked 5 times this week

Friday, 29 Mar 2024

Radley Triathlon 2024

Location

Radley, Oxfordshire

Running

sprint

Star4.5

(30 reviews)

Ticket£48.20 – £58.80
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat
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Torbay Triathlon Relay - Spring

Saturday, 6 Apr 2024

Torbay Triathlon Relay - Spring

Location

Paignton, Torbay

Running

sprint

Ticket£34
Booking perksRoad
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Wilmslow Spring Triathlon 2024
Booked 5 times this week

Sunday, 21 Apr 2024

Wilmslow Spring Triathlon 2024

Location

Wilmslow, Cheshire East

Running

sprint, super sprint

Star4.5

(109 reviews)

Ticket£55.99 – £71
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat road
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The First Tri

Sunday, 28 Apr 2024

The First Tri

Location

Lydney, Gloucestershire

Running

sprint, olympic

Star4.5

(60 reviews)

Ticket£50 – £60
Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoad
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Dorney Triathlon - May

Saturday, 4 May 2024

Dorney Triathlon - May

Location

Dorney, Buckinghamshire

Running

super sprint, sprint

Star4.5

(10 reviews)

Ticket£31.67 – £95
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat road
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Uppingham Pool Sprint Triathlon and Children's Aquathlon 2024
Booked 9 times this week

Sunday, 5 May 2024

Uppingham Pool Sprint Triathlon and Children's Aquathlon 2024

Location

Uppingham, Rutland

Running

sprint

Ticket£20 – £54
Booking perks
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Winchester Triathlon 2024

Monday, 6 May 2024

Winchester Triathlon 2024

Location

Winchester, Hampshire

Running

super sprint, sprint

Star4.5

(31 reviews)

Ticket£32.30 – £58.80
Booking perksGreat atmosphereHilly road
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SWMA Tri Series Race 1

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

SWMA Tri Series Race 1

Location

Cromhall, South Gloucestershire

Running

sprint, super sprint

Star4.5

(24 reviews)

Ticket£15 – £35
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat trail
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Roadford Lake Triathlon

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Roadford Lake Triathlon

Location

Broadwoodwidger, Devon

Running

super sprint, sprint, olympic, medium (2–5km), short (0–2km)

Star4.5

(2 reviews)

Ticket£30 – £121
Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoad
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RunThrough Dorney Evening Triathlon - May

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

RunThrough Dorney Evening Triathlon - May

Location

Dorney, Buckinghamshire

Running

sprint, super sprint

Star5

(4 reviews)

Ticket£49 – £75
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat road
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Dorney Triathlon - June

Saturday, 8 Jun 2024

Dorney Triathlon - June

Location

Windsor, Buckinghamshire

Running

sprint, olympic, super sprint

Star4.5

(15 reviews)

Ticket£31.67 – £95
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat road
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Dartmouth Open Water Swim
Booked 2 times this week

Saturday, 8 Jun 2024

Dartmouth Open Water Swim

Location

Dartmouth, Devon

Running

sprint, super sprint

Star4.5

(30 reviews)

Ticket£30 – £47
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat
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Dartmouth Triathlon

Sunday, 9 Jun 2024

Dartmouth Triathlon

Location

Dartmouth, Devon

Running

sprint, olympic, super sprint

Star4.5

(5 reviews)

Ticket£33 – £65
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat road
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SWMA Tri Series Race 2

Wednesday, 12 Jun 2024

SWMA Tri Series Race 2

Location

Cromhall, South Gloucestershire

Running

sprint, super sprint

Star4.5

(17 reviews)

Ticket£15 – £35
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat road
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Eastbourne Triathlon

Sunday, 16 Jun 2024

Eastbourne Triathlon

Location

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Running

5k, sprint, short (0–2km)

Star4.5

(6 reviews)

Ticket£35.70 – £93.50
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat
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Abersoch Triathlon 2024
Booked 4 times this week

Saturday, 22 Jun 2024

Abersoch Triathlon 2024

Location

Abersoch, Gwynedd

Running

olympic, sprint

Star5

(3 reviews)

Ticket£5 – £140
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat road
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Darwen Triathlon - June 2024
Booked 5 times this week

Sunday, 23 Jun 2024

Darwen Triathlon - June 2024

Location

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

Running

10k, 5k, sprint, olympic

Ticket£22 – £65
Booking perksRoad
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Thorpe Park Sprint Triathlon - June 2024
Booked 10 times this week

Sunday, 30 Jun 2024

Thorpe Park Sprint Triathlon - June 2024

Location

Chertsey, Surrey

Running

sprint

Ticket£25 – £65
Booking perks
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English Riviera Triathlon
Booked 1 time this week

Sunday, 30 Jun 2024

English Riviera Triathlon

Location

Paignton, Torbay

Running

olympic, sprint, super sprint, short (0–2km), medium (2–5km)

Star4

(4 reviews)

Ticket£42 – £74
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat sceneryFlat road
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RunThrough Dorney Evening Triathlon - July

Wednesday, 3 Jul 2024

RunThrough Dorney Evening Triathlon - July

Location

Dorney, Buckinghamshire

Running

sprint, super sprint

Star5

(1 reviews)

Ticket£49 – £75
Booking perksGreat atmosphereFlat road
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Hitchin Triathlon

Sunday, 7 Jul 2024

Hitchin Triathlon

Location

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Running

sprint, super sprint

Star4.5

(63 reviews)

Ticket£22 – £53
Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoad
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Conquer the Chilterns Triathlon
Booked 1 time this week

Saturday, 13 Jul 2024

Conquer the Chilterns Triathlon

Location

Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire

Running

sprint

Ticket£66 – £106
Booking perks
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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.

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