How to Plan Your Ultimate Triathlon Race-cation
Race, recover, and relax - all in one epic getaway. Triathlon travel experts share how to plan, where to stay, and how to extend your one-day race into a stress-free race-cation.
How much benefit could you get from an intensive week of swimming and relaxing in a far-flung destination?
Race, recover, and relax - all in one epic getaway. Triathlon travel experts share how to plan, where to stay, and how to extend your one-day race into a stress-free race-cation.
Should you bunk with relatives when racing out of town? Is that continental hotel breakfast worth the price? A triathlon travel booking expert offers unique insights for unique travelers.
Looking to get away this winter? Here are three destinations with great training grounds.
You know about Boulder, Bend, and Tucson, but what about Yuxi, Windhoek, and Andorra? These are the 11 triathlon training destinations where you can train like a pro (and probably spot them on your ride, too).
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The United States has some of the most varied terrain of any country in the world, and the best way for triathletes to explore from sea to shining sea is by bike. Check out our list of the 20 most memorable bike rides across four regions of the U.S.
Start your race with your toes in the sand at these top five North-American beach-based tris.
These four destination resorts recharge both the body and mind with packages tailored to multisport athletes.
Who says you can't sightsee from the water? These open water swim races are a great way to immerse yourself in the views on your next race-cation.
Swimming clockwise? Nudity? A post-race smoke? The rest of the world plays triathlon a little bit differently. Check out eight things you might not know about international tri.
Grab your swim, bike, and run gear, hop in the car, and head to these off-the-radar spots with outdoor activities aplenty—all within a few hours’ drive from major metro areas in the U.S.
Triathlon doesn't have to be all about you (right?). We've got six spots for triathlon couples that'll elevate your heart rate in more ways than one.
Sometimes a curated running vacation focused on mindfulness and fun is exactly what you need to rejuvenate your running
Central and South America are calling with pristine beaches, epic rides, and cultural experiences that will leave you fitter and smarter than when you left—all without breaking the bank.
Running from hut to hut over multiple days among dramatic mountains with others offers a unique format to experience awe, sustained immersion in landscapes, and crazy fun.
Warning: these 12 swim-bike-run vacations will give you a serious case of wanderlust.
The countdown is on!
When you run your way into fifth place at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships, you get to do your post-race interview wherever you want. In Joe Skipper's case, that's the hotel pool behind the finish line.
You're gonna need a lot of stuff for your destination race. Pro Dede Griesbauer shares how to fit it all into one suitcase.
And what can you do to keep your trip running smoothly?
Is that even possible? And why does the legendary event remain so mysterious to Americans? We have answers.
Popular races like Ironman Lake Placid aren’t the only draw to this picturesque region.
Want to make your trip a global race-cation? Don’t let travel hassle deter you. These four spots have us dreaming of our next trip.
A wide variety of races await in Miami.
Get your gravel on in Steamboat Springs.
Race-cation here and you’re never too far from entertainment and adventure, especially in the summer months.
"The myth about L.A. cycling is it's dangerous and too congested, but that's far from the truth. You can get lost for hours in the Santa Monica mountains with little to no traffic."
This southern gem offers tons of outdoor opportunities to swim, bike, and run.
“We have everything in the region to properly train for any race: calm, freshwater lake swims; endless rolling-hills to bike, and biker-friendly roads."
If you want epic race photos and even more epic race stories, you go to Alaska.
Go high-end or rent a camper; make it all about nature or all about Michelin stars—Northern California offers a race-cation for everyone.
There’s no triathlon vacation like a race-cation. Use these guides to start making plans for your best tri trip yet.
Not all airlines are created equally - we break down the on-time rates and bike fees for top airlines like American, Delta, Southwest, United, and more.
This tropical destination offers amazing swimming, biking and running amidst a biodiverse costal paradise.
Got a little voice in your head wondering just how far you can ride your bike? Listen to it. Triathlete-turned-adventure cyclist Erick Cedeño shares his tales from the road.
This Utah mountain town is a popular winter getaway spot, but a dream triathlon destination year-round.
These southwest desert destinations mix optimal training grounds with plenty of cushy amenities for post-workout pampering.
Lions, Tigers, Triathletes, Oh My! This race through Zoo Miami is one for the bucket list.
Party on the beach at this 23-year-old Hawaiian classic.
Think Hawaii is all about maxing and relaxing? On Maui, there are plenty of ways to get a workout in before hitting the beach with fruity drinks.
The host of the 2028 Olympics is known for its traffic and sprawl, but there's plenty of swim, bike, run, and fun in the City of Angels.
Break out of your tri bubble with the first-ever age-group mixed relay world championships, hosted in a beautiful Bermudan beach setting.
Sick of following the black line? Tired of always smelling like chlorine? Dive into these open-water swimming spots—no flip turns necessary.
Build a train-cation that will have you coming home with newfound fitness and a greater sense of outdoor adventure.
Registered for a 2021 destination race? Being a well-informed traveler matters now more than ever.
Interested in reaping the rewards of training at altitude? Check out these lesser-known spots where the air is thin—and the crowds are thinner.
Fill your bucket list, one page at a time.
Traveling the world to race isn’t all glitz and glamour.
Dreaming of a white winter—but don’t want to break the bank? Check out these chill snow spots.
A staycation could be just what you need to recoup and reset—or, if done wrong, could end up requiring a post-staycation vacation. Here's our six-step guide to making the most of your time at home.
You're allowed to dream! These triathlon destinations will help you fantasize (and plan) through this time without travel.
Turns out the skills needed to plan a successful adventure are the ones you already have as a triathlete.
Culture up your tri vacation with these multisport × design collaborations.
Make like the pros and jumpstart your season with a camp or DIY adventure in one of these top three training destinations.
In which we elucidate multisport terms that might boggle Google Translate.
A tri-focused trip to a vineyard during harvest season is the late-season treat your body needs.
How to safely travel with medications so you land at your race destination—not in jail.
Destination racing just became more affordable.
Some airports have turned into travel havens for athletes and the health-minded—you just have to know where to look.
Scoring an airline upgrade—be it through credit card points, status, or cold hard cash—may mean arriving rested and ready at your goal race.
We polled the sport’s top traveling pros for a list of their favorite far-flung tris.
Training-themed vacations are gaining popularity among triathletes. Here’s why they’re a great way to kickstart your season.
Fly stress-free, knowing your bike is stowed safely below.
Idyllic locales? Check. Drool-worthy meals? Check. Elevate your swim-bike-run experience with the perfect pairing of sweat and satiety.
Traveling to your first destination race? Follow these top tips for a smooth trip.
Before you trek to your next out-of-town race or training camp, consider how you could exercise the art of experiential travel.
Train, race, and maintain your sanity with our tips on how to keep fit and focused (while having family fun) on the road.
Keep your nutrition on track when racing away from home.
With a wealth of alternative lodging options, today’s travelers are only limited by their imagination (and tolerance for adventure).
This writer has traveled to more than 30 countries to compete in triathlons, marathons, ultra-distance trail races, and adventure races.
Epic landscapes? Check. Killer terrain? Check. Way too cold to tri in the winter? Yep.
How this urban town best known for triple-digit temperatures and a massive university became a modern multisport mecca.
Up the fun factor of your next traincation by combining history, sightseeing, and the core-blasting workout that is belly laughing.
For discerning triathletes who want to sacrifice nothing—including their hard-earned cash.
We asked dozens of globetrotting pros, prolific racers, and RDs stationed around the globe for their all-time favorite places to swim, bike, and run.
There are some extraordinary places where you can lay down a brick workout in the shadow of a gorgeous pile of Gothic bricks.
Head to Utah and follow our advice on where to swim, bike, run and more in this active mountain town.
Check these five key components to ensure your ride is fully race ready.
Heading to an overseas race? Read this first.
Where to train, play, and eat in the capital city of Louisiana.
It was on the tiny island of Bermuda that Flora Duffy first learned to swim, bike, and run.
These four locales blend the best of triathlon training with your ideal vacation.
Start planning now for this year’s epic SBR escape with one of these premium experiences.
With 300 days of sun and an elevation of 7,000 feet, Santa Fe is a high-altitude training paradise.
Four bike tours that satisfy your appetite for mouthwatering food, and adventure on two wheels.
Here’s why, how and where you should pitch a tent for your next triathlon outing.
Consider a different kind of “pain train”—rally your training buddies and pedal to a destination station, then ride the rails back home.