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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.
Sunday, 6 Aug 2023
Challenge London 2023
London, Greater London
olympic, sprint, super sprint
(310 reviews)
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
Fareham Triathlon Series
Fareham, Hampshire
sprint
Saturday, 1 Jul 2023
Natures Way Foods Chichester Triathlon Series Weekend
Chichester, West Sussex
olympic, sprint
Sunday, 2 Jul 2023
Thorpe Park Sprint Triathlon
Chertsey, Surrey
sprint
Sunday, 9 Jul 2023
Guildford Triathlon and Kids Aquathlon
Guildford, Surrey
sprint
Sunday, 16 Jul 2023
Run Dorney 5k, 10k and Half Marathon - July 2023
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
5k, 10k, half marathon, super sprint, sprint, olympic
(6 reviews)
Saturday, 2 Sept 2023
Belvoir Castle Open Water Half Ironman, Olympic, Middle & Sprint Triathlon
Grantham, Leicestershire
olympic, sprint, super sprint
(53 reviews)
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
RunThrough Dorney Evening Triathlon - May
Dorney, Buckinghamshire
sprint, super sprint
Sunday, 4 Jun 2023
Bristol Triathlon
Bristol, Bristol City
sprint
(110 reviews)
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
Dorney Triathlon - June
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
sprint, super sprint, olympic
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
Eastbourne Triathlon
Eastbourne, East Sussex
5k, sprint, short (0–2km)
(4 reviews)
Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023
Cromhall Evening Tri Series - June
Cromhall, South Gloucestershire
sprint, super sprint
(6 reviews)
Saturday, 17 Jun 2023
Abersoch Triathlon 2023
Abersoch, Gwynedd
olympic, sprint
Sunday, 18 Jun 2023
Wildflower Triathlon
Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
sprint
Sunday, 18 Jun 2023
Sandbanks Sprint Triathlon - June
Poole, Dorset
5k, sprint
Sunday, 18 Jun 2023
The 14th Dartford Bridge Triathlon
Dartford, Kent
olympic, super sprint, sprint
Sunday, 25 Jun 2023
Cardiff Triathlon & Duathlon 2023
Cardiff, Cardiff
olympic, sprint, super sprint
(28 reviews)
Sunday, 25 Jun 2023
Eton Dorney Triathlons - June
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
super sprint, sprint, olympic
(39 reviews)
Sunday, 2 Jul 2023
Hitchin Triathlon
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
sprint, super sprint
Wednesday, 5 Jul 2023
RunThrough Dorney Evening Triathlon - July
Dorney, Buckinghamshire
sprint, super sprint
Saturday, 8 Jul 2023
FixAddiction Triathlon
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
sprint, super sprint
(6 reviews)
Saturday, 8 Jul 2023
Salty Sea Dog Triathlon – July
Bournemouth, Dorset
sprint, super sprint
(35 reviews)
Sunday, 16 Jul 2023
Dorney Lake Triathlon - July
Windsor, Buckinghamshire
sprint, olympic
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.
