The triathlon market in the U.S. may be significantly larger than reported, as an analysis by TriFind uncovered 625 non-affiliated events with 53,000 finishers that are not included in USA Triathlon's data.
The best triathlon strength training plan is one you’ll actually do. We’ve rounded up years of expert advice and plans to help you find a good fit.
The Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings help triathletes ditch the guesswork and find the safest bike helmets on the market today. The best part? Safety doesn’t have to be expensive.
Community is king at these reader-favorite small races. Add a few to your 2026 schedule and get ready to fall in love with triathlon all over again.
We asked AI to project winners and losers if Ironman had implemented its new 20-meter rule before the 2025 World Championships. The hypothetical results range from modest to eye-opening (and suggest some pros should revamp their race strategy).
Looking to race a half-iron - or 70.3 - triathlon this year? We rounded up everything from long-standing community favorites to inaugural branded races to bring you the best in the U.S.
Having a full indoor smart training setup can feel intimidating - and expensive. This guide breaks down how to save money without sacrificing comfort or performance, while also highlighting a few smart ideas and products worth considering.
Triathlete’s guide to the best smart trainers that help you get fit and stay fit all winter long. We personally test and rate our top picks based on criteria like ride feel, power accuracy, ERG mode capabilities, and more.
Race rule updates, an ambitious goal of 10,000 new triathletes for Supertri, and the discontinuation of a popular tri series - catch up on the multisport news you may have missed in January 2026.
The run presents a unique challenge for triathletes after having completed two other sports already. Finish strong with run tips and insights from experts.
The Ironman Pro Series ups the ante with a new draft zone and an increase in RaceRanger technology. Get the details, plus what this means (and doesn’t mean) for age-groupers.
Curious how the pros beat the weather and take their fitness to the next level behind closed doors? We reached out to some of the best for an inside look at how they set up their “wattage cottages.”
Limited sleep, marathon standing sessions, and literal life-or-death decisions - all following a multi-hour bike ride. Matthew Marquardt and Cory Mayfield share what it's really like to balance dual careers in pro triathlon and medicine.
Triathlete just launched a text-to-speech feature that makes it easier to stay caught up on the headlines—without spending more time in front of a screen. Here's how to access it.
With TrainingPeaks Virtual, cyclists can get the most out of their indoor workouts
Are you training too much? Mental health and endurance sport researcher Jill Colangelo breaks down a study on how endurance athletes misuse food and exercise.
Prominent triathlon coaches weigh in on the tools and tech set to take off this year and beyond.
Put your short-course speed to the test or check out a new destination with our top picks for sprint and Olympic triathlons around the country.
The bike is the longest part of a triathlon. If you’re uncomfortable on your bike or ill-prepared, it will have a large impact on your finish time. These workouts, tips, and expert-backed insights can transform your bike skills this season.
Van Rysel has a new concept TT e-bike that might scare you. I say embrace it.
The off-season is the perfect time to boost your strength training, which will carry you through the upcoming triathlon season.
New research suggests it’s actually not about your heart.
The bike pump is one of the most used and often overlooked pieces of gear in a triathlete’s arsenal. We’ve tested and compared all the top options so you can keep your tires inflated without feeling deflated.
Is that workout worth the risk of frostbite? Know your cold-weather training limits with this guide to winter swim, bike, and run thresholds for outdoor training.
Looking for the perfect Ironman race? Meet Jill Walker, your ultimate guide. As a 100-time Ironman finisher, this age-grouper has the insider information you need to help you choose the best Ironman race for you.
Most people don't think to use the tool in this way, but experts swear by this method.
New year, new resolution to finish a triathlon? Check out one of these races, designed to specifically accommodate triathlon newbies.
Tim Heming makes his bold predictions for triathlon’s rising stars and unexpected shakeups at every distance.
One of the best ways to introduce your coworkers to the health benefits of triathlon is through this fun, friendly month of swim, bike, and run.
Paddles can be a great way to improve your triathlon swim - but only if you use them correctly. Coach Andrew Sheaff explains how to use this swim tool safely and effectively.
Google recently unveiled its Preferred Sources tool, meaning you now get to choose which news outlets you see first in search results. Here’s how you can put Triathlete at the top of your list.
Stop doomscrolling and start building better habits for a distraction-free life with the triathlete’s guide to digital detoxing.
From championing sprint races and improving race broadcasts to reducing reliance on new gear and swapping social media for real-world connections, our editors have compiled their collective wish list for a healthier, more sustainable, and exciting future for triathlon.
$250,000 prize purses sound massive, but most of today’s professional triathletes rely on side hustles, not race checks, to stay afloat. Is it possible to build a sustainable professional triathlon career in the current landscape?
From participation surges and economic pressures to record-breaking performances, triathlon is poised to have a big year, experts say.
The 2026 professional triathlon season promises more action (and drama) than ever before with a packed schedule across Ironman, T100, World Triathlon, Challenge, Supertri, and XTERRA racing. Here’s when and how to watch the best in our sport.
Swim faster, come out of the water fresher, and boost your triathlon confidence with swim advice from experts.
With prize money stabilizing at almost $17 million, Thorsten Radde crunches the numbers to see who claimed the biggest share of professional triathlon's 2025 prize money earnings.
Ready to conquer a triathlon? A coach explains what it takes to go from couch to triathlon based on the distance and your experience as an athlete.
This 21-day indoor cycling plan is designed to kickstart triathlon training by building successful habits early in the year.
Looking for details about the sport of triathlon? We provide the essentials to prepare you for beginning training or spectating for a friend.
Yes, sauna training can help increase triathlon performance - but only if you do it right. Experts share how to heat up your workouts in a smart and safe way.
Our editors have done plenty of races around the USA, big and small. From historic race series to mountain-air challenges and flat, fast courses, these are the locally-owned triathlons we love the most.
Using the results of our 2025 Triathlete community survey, this is the swim/bike/run gear our readers love most.
Wondering what you missed for triathlon stories in 2025? We recap the 10 most-read stories so you can catch up before the new year.
This year's triathlon photographers captured the grind and glory of pros and age-groupers in all the best ways. Take a swim, bike, and run through an inspirational season (though be warned: you might be inspired to sign up for a 2026 race right away).
Swim-bike-run is just as good for the brain as it is for the body. But if you don’t work out as much during the off-season, is there a cognitive cost? A neuroscientist explains.
From racing to wipe out school lunch debt to rewriting the record books, the extraordinary feats of 2025’s age-group triathletes are a powerful reminder that there is greatness in every one of us.
From better breathing in the swim to absorbing shock for peak running performance, the pelvic floor plays a crucial role in triathlon performance. Strengthen yours with these three targeted exercises for men and women.
Identifying a weaker leg in your pedal stroke can set you up to train smarter this off-season by balancing your power and efficiency.
Do certain factors lead to a higher DNF rate at Ironman Races? Data guru Russell Cox analyzes athlete performance over the last 13 years in search of trends.
Winter training doesn’t have to be a slog; in fact, it can be something you look forward to. This curated list of triathlon training apps will have you relishing your next swim, bike, run, strength, or stretching session.
Planning out your race calendar next year (and looking to PR)? A triathlon statistician broke down the data to find the fastest and slowest 70.3 races in 2025.
Using a new combination of reader surveys, editor insight, and age-group testing pools, we present our most robust list of 2025's swim, bike, run, and recovery gear of the year.
Ironman and Challenge may be the big kids in age-group triathlon, but Supertri and T100 entered the mass participation scene in earnest this year, and XTRI and XTERRA also made some big moves. Our end-of-the-year report provides both participation data and exclusive insights from the races themselves.
A triathlon statistician breaks down the data to reveal the fastest and slowest Ironman races of the year.
Brazil’s recent triathlon boom has once again brought the sport to a reckoning with privilege and inequality - one that feels all too familiar to triathletes and race directors around the world.
From neoprene to nutrition and goggles to GPS, these gifts are what triathletes want under the tree.
It was the year of the rookie at the Ironman World Championship, athletes obliterated records, and newcomers showed they can make an impact. Expert triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde details the top pro performances in triathlon for 2025.
Despite the "growing pains" and event fiascos of 2025, the Professional Triathletes Organization is strengthening its partnership with a financially struggling World Triathlon to launch an all-encompassing Triathlon World Tour in 2027 and increase mass participation.
It was a fight to the finish in Qatar - Laura Siddall breaks down who’s taking home a share of the $2.94 million bonus pool for the 2025 T100 Tour.
It’s been a year of many goodbyes in professional triathlon. As several of the sport’s biggest names announce their retirement, we reflect on the careers, victories, and legacies they leave behind - and discover what might be next.
Intense workouts can add to your overall stress load, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. A neuroscientist explains how to balance your tough sessions with lighter, joyful activities to make this season less tough and more twinkly.
The Triathlete editors get to test loads of cool gear. But we contemplate carefully what we recommend you spend money on. Find the gear we regularly recommend.
One race remains in the 2025 T100 Tour. Here's how the pro athletes stack up and their chances of winning part of the season-end $3 million prize purse.
Looking for a new challenge that offers both mental and physical benefits? Fitness racing might be for you.
Being a good triathlete doesn't always mean you'll be a good runner — but there are some pros who have turned in top marathon times.
A stray golf cart damages pro bikes, the first all-women’s world cup, and more kept late-season racing interesting this weekend.
Triathlon all-rounder Hayden Wilde is thriving in middle-distance triathlon - but he’s still got his eye on the LA 2028 Olympics and a future in Ironman.
After retiring earlier this year, the Australian photographer shares what was happening behind the camera of his most well-known images from his legendary career.
High-end compression boots can run upwards of $1,000 - but are they really worth it? And what happens when a $130 challenger shows up?
Ironman has released 2025 RaceRanger drafting data from the Pro Series, and we explain what the pro-only stats reveal about various courses, men’s racing versus women’s racing, and more.
Your eight-minute mile might not actually be an eight-minute mile. Here’s how to know if your treadmill is inaccurate—and how to fix it.
A new study reveals many endurance athletes under-consume and overestimate their planned carbohydrate intake on race day. Fuel up (and beat the bonk) with these tips from a registered sports dietitian.
Coach Julie Dunkle explains how to improve your running and outlines a 12-week training plan that transitions into your spring triathlon training seamlessly.
Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, and other musical acts to take the main stage in Denver May 29-31, 2026
Age-grouper Carey Cribb sacrificed her own race - and her bike - to help a fellow athlete at 70.3 Worlds in Marbella.
Anchorage, Alaska–based triathlete Samantha Skold shares how training primarily indoors gave her an edge for the age-group title in Kona.
We talk to four triathlon bike mechanic shops in various regions of the country to understand bike maintenance costs and what you can do at home to lower those costs.
From flat whites to crocodile ribs, these races are perfectly situated for athletes to conquer the course, then call for the tasting menu.
Save up to 60% on editor-tested and recommended triathlon gear.
Our editors have used some fun and unique products heading into the holiday season. Here are some of their top picks.
What drives a triathlete to race double the distance of an Ironman? We talked to five Ultraman World Championships competitors to find out.
A well-known recovery brand in the endurance space aims to replace the trusty ice pack, heat pad, and bandage wrap - but how well does this $450 device really work for someone with chronic knee pain?
One race is more “more” than the rest: Ultraman has existed in the farthest realm of multisport for more than 40 years.
Give the gift of speed to a triathlete chasing their PB.
Athletes that recover well perform well. Help them hit the reset button with these editor-tested recovery gifts.
And it's not as easy at it looks. Take my advice before you try a tri.
Commemorate the best multisport moments with these creative gifts for triathlon finishers.
You don’t have to dread the indoor trainer, treadmill, or weight room. Stay entertained with our editors' favorite audiobooks.