Your first triathlon in California

What a first sprint takes

• Half of sprint triathletes in California finish in 1:47:57 or less, and three quarters in 2:25:56. The slowest tenth take 2:50:03 or more, so finishing is the goal, not the clock.
• A typical finisher swims about 11:34, bikes 35:12 and runs 11:52, plus a few minutes in each transition. The bike is the longest leg by far.
• Sprint entry fees in California usually run $125 to $170, 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