How long is the NYC Triathlon?

The New York City Triathlon is an Olympic Distance race consisting of a 0.93-mile (1500m) swim in the Hudson River, a 24.8-mile (40k) bike course on Manhattan’s West Side highway followed by a 6.2-mile (10k)run course through Central Park.

How do you qualify for NYC Triathlon?

How To Qualify. There are two unique ways to get to the 2020 Life Time Tri Championship start line: PLACE IN THE TOP 5: Athletes earning a 1st through 5th place finish in any competitive, International distance division within the Life Time Tri Series qualifying season (list below) will earn guaranteed entry.

How many events make up a triathlon?

In simple terms, a triathlon is a multisport event that comprises three different disciplines consecutively run in one sequential event. While countless variations of triathlons exist, the most common form involves swimming, cycling, and running.

Where can I train for a triathlon in NYC?

St. Mary’s Park to Randall’s Island Park

• Swim: St. Mary’s Pool (indoors)
• Bike to Randall’s Island via the Randall’s Island-Bronx Connector at East 132nd Street in the Bronx.
• Run: Randall’s Island running course or Icahn Stadium.

What is a good time for triathlon?

Age-grouper times: It’s tough to argue what a good time is, as the longer distances depend largely on the race and the individual. However, for the age group 35-39, a good male time is around six hours, with an additional hour on top of that for females.

What is the order of a triathlon?

Swim. All triathlons follow the same three-component sequence: an open-water swim, followed by a cycling leg (a term commonly used among triathletes to describe each stage of the competition), and ending in a run.

Where is the NYC Triathlon?

Full Ironman Triathlon This triathlon distance requires a 2.4 mile swim (3.9K), 112 mile bike (180.2K), and 26.2 mile run (42.2K). Depending on your fitness level, course conditions, and the weather on race day, you can expect to complete these three legs in about 10 to 17 hours.

How long do you swim in a triathlon?

Olympic triathlons (including the NYC Triathlon) involve a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run. In “Iron Man” triathlons, the swimming portion can be as long as 3.9 kilometers, followed by up to a 180-kilometer bike ride and a 42.2-kilometer run (the same distance as a marathon).

How fast do Olympic triathletes run?

Not only are transition times mere seconds, but the overall pace is often extremely fast, hovering just above a 5-minute mile run pace. High-caliber professionals will often finish Olympic triathlons in around 2 hours or less, with the men’s record currently at just over 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Is there a triathlon without swimming?

A triathlon is any 3 events. It does not have to be limited to swim, bike, run. I do a race every year which is ski, bike, run and it is billed as a triathlon.