Race Distances Defined
RACE DISTANCES DEFINED
| SWIM | CYCLE | RUN |
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Short |
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Kilometer | 0.4-1 | 8-30 | 1.6-6.3 |
Mile | 0.25-.62 | 5-18.6 | 1-3.9 |
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Intermediate |
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Kilometer | 1.1-2 | 30.1-50 | 6.4-12.8 |
Mile | 0.63-1.25 | 18.7-31 | 4.0-8 |
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Long |
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Kilometer | 2.1-3.1 | 50.1-99.9 | 12.9-29.9 |
Mile | 1.26-1.9 | 31.1-62 | 8.1-18.5 |
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Ultra |
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Kilometer | 3.2+ | 100+ | 30+ |
Mile | 2.0+ | 62+ | 18.6+ |
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Youth (7-10 yrs.) |
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Kilometer | 50-200 meters | 4-12 | 0.4-3 |
Mile |
| 2.5-7.5 | 0.25-1.9 |
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Youth (11-14 yrs.) |
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Kilometer | 100-450 meters | 5-15 | 1-4 |
Mile |
| 3.1-9.3 | 0.62-2.5 |
0.5 mile approximates 800 meters
500 meters approximates 0.31mi
1 mile approximates 1.6km
Triathlon: Use two of the three segments to determine distance category.
Duathlon: May be distances within any of the above distance categories.
For calculation of distance category use the bike distance and the longest run leg.
