Sprint Triathlon

With a wide range of entry prices for triathlons, we pull out some of the cheapest and most expensive triathlons in the U.S. - and decode what makes them so thrifty (or luxurious).

We learned how much you’re (really) training, your favorite distances, and more in our massive community survey. Snoop on your fellow triathletes inside.

Looking to unleash your short-course speed in 2025? Take on one of these top sprint or Olympic races in the U.S. - there's something for everyone!

Don't let your race be derailed by poor fueling! This step-by-step guide will help you calculate an individualized triathlon fueling plan based on your specific nutritional needs for sprint-, Olympic-, half iron-, and iron-distance racing.

From missing packet pickup to mid-race tech troubles and getting lost on the course, coach Alison Freeman provides a roadmap to get you through the worst-case scenarios of race day.

You can do a triathlon! Follow this road map to cross your first triathlon finish line in just eight weeks.

Data suggests triathletes are choosing middle distance over iron-distance racing. We crunch the numbers and talk to the experts to explain why.

Tapering can instill fear in even the most accomplished of athletes, but our comprehensive guide on how to taper is here to crack the code.

Because short-course training requires less mileage and less time spent swimming, biking, and running, supplemental work—like strength training and consistent benchmark testing—is essential.

Do you need calories, caffeine, and electrolytes during a sprint-distance triathlon?

Just because it's a short race doesn't mean you have to take it easy when it comes to training for a sprint triathlon.