Your first triathlon in Iowa

What a first sprint takes

• Half of sprint triathletes in Iowa finish in 1:36:10 or less, and three quarters in 1:47:15. The slowest tenth take 1:57:58 or more, so finishing is the goal, not the clock.
• A typical finisher swims about 12:10, bikes 45:45 and runs 29:05, plus a few minutes in each transition. The bike is the longest leg by far.
• Sprint entry fees in Iowa usually run $75 to $150, 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