Your first triathlon in Texas

What a first sprint takes

• Half of sprint triathletes in Texas finish in 1:29:36 or less, and three quarters in 1:44:20. The slowest tenth take 2:02:53 or more, so finishing is the goal, not the clock.
• A typical finisher swims about 8:34, bikes 43:45 and runs 30:10, plus a few minutes in each transition. The bike is the longest leg by far.
• Sprint entry fees in Texas usually run $55 to $100, 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