Guides
Straight answers to the questions that decide which race you enter.
T100 triathlon: which weekend to race as an amateur
8 T100 weekends in the catalogue open a 100 km race to age-group athletes. The date, the water and the heat decide between them.
Challenge Family races: which one to choose
28 Challenge Family races in 17 countries, compared on the same figures.
IRONMAN in Europe: choosing a full-distance race
18 full-distance races in 12 countries, compared on the same figures.
Extreme triathlon: choosing a first XTRI race
22 extreme triathlons in 14 countries, compared by climbing, cold water and what you need to reach the start.
XTERRA races: choosing a first off-road triathlon
48 XTERRA races in 19 countries, compared by format, climbing and water.
IRONMAN calendar: choosing a race by month
44 full-distance IRONMAN races, grouped by the month they are held.
How much does an IRONMAN cost?
The entry fee is the one cost you can compare before you choose. Here it is for every IRONMAN race that publishes one, then the rest of the budget.
IRONMAN distances
3.8 km (2.4 mi) of swimming, 180 km (112 mi) on the bike and 42.2 km (26.2 mi) of running: 226 km (140.6 mi) in all. 69 races on the site are held at this distance.
Olympic triathlon distance
1.5 km of swimming, 40 km on the bike and 10 km of running: 51.5 km in all. 64 races on the site are held at this distance.
Sprint triathlon distance
750 m of swimming, 20 km on the bike and 5 km of running: 25.75 km in all. 20 races on the site are held at this distance.
Half IRONMAN distance (70.3)
1.9 km of swimming, 90 km on the bike and 21.1 km of running: 113 km (70.3 mi) in all. 167 races on the site are held at this distance.
Bike elevation gain of 202 triathlon courses
Every course on the site that publishes a bike climb, in one table you can sort. Free to cite with a link.
