Here's a short introduction to some of the best triathlons in the United States. The great thing about triathlons is that there is something for everyone. Check out this list and see if you are inspired.
Begin Easy |
Rio Grande Retro TriathlonAlbuquerque, New Mexico Distance: 3.1-mile run, 16.5K-bike ride, 400-yard swim
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Brutalize Yourself |
Ironman 70.3St. George Distance: Half Ironman (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run)
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Family Friendly |
Revolution 3 QuassyMiddlebury, Connecticut Distance: 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, 3.1-mile run (1.5Kswim, 40K bike, 10K run)
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Vacation Worthy |
Escape From AlcatrazSan Francisco, California Distance: 1.5-mile swim, 18-mile bike ride, 8-mile run
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Star-Studded |
Nautica Malibu TriathlonMalibu, Californiawww.nauticamalibutri.comDistance:1.5-k swim, 40-k bike ride, 10-k run OR 1/2mile swim, 18-mile bike ride, 4-mile run
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Most Moola |
Hy-Vee TriathlonDes Moines, Iowahy-veetriathlon.comDistance: Olympic (0.93-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, 6.2-mile run)
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Greenest |
Portland TriathlonPortland, OregonPortlandtri.comDistance: 1.5 km swim, 40 km ride, 10 km run OR 750 m swim, 26 km bike, 5 km run
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Mobbed |
Chicago TriathlonChicago, Illinoischicagotriathlon.comDistance: Olympic (0.93-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, 6.2-mile run)
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Mash Up |
Survival of the ShawangunksNew Paltz, New Yorksostriathlon.comDistance: 30-mile bike, 4.5-mile run, 1.1-mile swim, 5.5-mile run, 0.5-mile swim, 8-mile run, 0.5-mile swim, 0.7-mile run
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Scenic |
Boulder Peak TriathlonBoulder, Coloradowww.ironman.com/Distance: Olympic (0.93-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, 6.2-mile run)
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Gastronomic |
Lobsterman TriathlonFreeport, Mainelobstermantri.comDistance:Olympic (0.93-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, 6.2-mile run)
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Off-Road |
XTERRA TriathlonOgden, UtahXterraplanet.comDistance: 1,500-meter swim, 15-mile trail ride, 6.8-mile run
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No Boys Allowed |
Iron Girl EventsLocations varywww.irongirl.comDistance: Varies by event
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Best on City Streets |
Herbalife Permanente Los Angeles TriathlonLos Angeles, Californialatriathlon.comDistance: Olympic (0.9-mile swim, 24-mile bike, 6.2-mile run)
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Best Post Party! |
XTERRA World ChampionshipMaui, Hawaiixterraplanet.com/maui/worldChampsDistance: 1.5k swim, 30.4k mountain bike, 9.5k trail run
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