Your first triathlon in Louisiana

What a first sprint takes

• Half of sprint triathletes in Louisiana finish in 1:38:23 or less, and three quarters in 1:58:29. The slowest tenth take 2:16:21 or more, so finishing is the goal, not the clock.
• A typical finisher swims about 8:20, bikes 52:58 and runs 23:57, plus a few minutes in each transition. The bike is the longest leg by far.
• Sprint entry fees in Louisiana usually run $90 to $90, 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