Long-Distance Triathlon

A complete and demanding Triathlon experience

Common Distances

Swim 3 KM
Bike 80 KM
Run 20 KM

Upcoming events

Engage in the ultimate multisport challenge, swim, cycle, and run through demanding courses, testing your stamina across extended distances.

Following the triathlon format of swim-bike-run, the long-distance events are usually held over double or triple the length of the standard-distance races.

Athletes must possess high levels of stamina and endurance, with elite races lasting up to seven hours. One major difference between standard and long-distance events is that elite athletes are not allowed to draft on the bike, so many of the top athletes come from a strong cycling background.

Among the great names to have won the title over the years are Lionel Sanders (CAN), Lucy Charles Barclay (GBR), Javier Gomez (ESP), Helle Frederiksen (DEN, Clement Mignon(FRA), Marjolaine Pierre (FRA) and the 2024 event will take place as part of the 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville.

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World Triathlon, in collaboration with InFront, offers live coverage of all World Triathlon Series races. Working alongside the world's largest public and sports broadcasters, the World Triathlon Series is the first of its kind to feature international live coverage of all events. With up to 20 camera positions at each race, including boat, motorcycle and helicopter cameras, triathlon fans can watch all the action from every corner of the world.