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The 50 Best Triathlons in the USA

From classic bucket-list triathlons to beginner-friendly pool sprints, these popular races are the top swim-bike-run events in all 50 states.

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7 Untamed Triathlons Where You Race Against the Elements

From the spectacular fjords of Norway to the high mountains of Nepal and the intense heat of the Samoa Islands, these seven triathlons are the ultimate test of man vs. wild.

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It's Hot. Go on a Tri Coolcation at These Anti-Summer Races

Beat the summer heat by planning a vacation around these destination triathlons, all set in cool-weather locales.

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The Best Ironman and 70.3 Races for Your Swim, Bike, and Run Strengths

Analyst Thorsten Radde mined the data from over 200,000 Ironman and 70.3 age-group finishes to help you discover which course matches your strengths.

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12 Weird Multisport Races We're Totally Signing Up For in 2026

A cruise-ship triathlon adventure with cheetahs? A nighttime race under the stars? A reverse tri? We can’t click the “register” button fast enough for these out-of-the-box multisport events.

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Triathlete’s 2026 Guide to the Best Ironman and Iron-Distance Races in the Americas

Whether you’re looking for an extra challenge or a PR, a beginner-friendly course or a legendary one, a race within driving distance or worthy of a race-cation, this guide to the best Ironman and iron-distance triathlons has you covered.

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92.2% of Triathletes Say This About Triathlon (And Other Results from the 2025 Community Survey)

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

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Why You Should Try a Pool-Swim Tri

Pool-swim tris are legit races for both beginner and experienced athletes. Here’s how to make the most of your race.

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The Hardest Triathlons in the World

For those seeking the ultimate triathlon test (and maybe a touch of masochism), these 12 events currently stand as the pinnacle of endurance sports.

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7 Weird Triathlon Races We're Totally Signing Up For in 2025

A cruise-ship triathlon adventure with cheetahs? A nighttime race under the stars? A reverse tri? We can’t click the “register” button fast enough for these out-of-the-box multisport events.

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Triathlete’s 2025 Guide to the Best Ironman and Iron-Distance Races in North America

Whether you’re looking for a guaranteed wetsuit-legal race or you’ve convinced your loved ones to take a 2025 race-cation, this guide to the best Ironman, iron-distance, and ultra iron-distance races has you covered.

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A Coach Explains How to Choose Your Next (or Any) Triathlon

Knowing how to choose the right triathlon race for you involves asking five basic questions: What, when, where, why, and how.

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13 Bucket-List Triathlons That'll Change Your Life

Whether it’s epic scenery, a killer challenge, or both, the editors of Triathlete present 13 of the best bucket-list triathlon events in the world.

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5 Most Epic Triathlon Swim Courses

Swirling currents, freezing fjords, and even occasional marine life—we asked the pros to rank the toughest swims in triathlon.

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Editors' Picks: The United States' Best Triathlons

We picked our 22 favorite triathlons from across the U.S. Plus: The pros' picks and the most anticipated new races of 2013.

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The 100 Best Triathlons On Earth