Your first triathlon in Virginia

What a first sprint takes

• Half of sprint triathletes in Virginia finish in 1:35:54 or less, and three quarters in 1:51:19. The slowest tenth take 2:09:31 or more, so finishing is the goal, not the clock.
• A typical finisher swims about 16:11, bikes 46:30 and runs 29:50, plus a few minutes in each transition. The bike is the longest leg by far.
• Sprint entry fees in Virginia usually run $109 to $164, 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