Your first triathlon in Alabama

What a first sprint takes

• Half of sprint triathletes in Alabama finish in 1:19:16 or less, and three quarters in 1:33:42. The slowest tenth take 1:48:16 or more, so finishing is the goal, not the clock.
• A typical finisher swims about 9:16, bikes 34:19 and runs 29:16, plus a few minutes in each transition. The bike is the longest leg by far.
• Sprint entry fees in Alabama usually run $75 to $149, before processing fees. Most rise as race day nears.
• In open water, USA Triathlon age-group rules allow wetsuits at 78°F and below; race pages here show the typical water temperature where we can estimate it.

Average sprint times by age and gender