Columbia Duathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $55 on Dec 19, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | DuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 10 mi · Run 2 mi | Apr 11, 20279:00 AM | $85$95 after Dec 19, 2026 | – |
| 11-15 yrs Youth | DuathlonRun 0.5 mi · Bike 2 mi · Run 1 mi | Apr 11, 202711:00 AM | $50$55 after Dec 19, 2026 | – |
| 7-10 yrs Youth | DuathlonRun 0.5 mi · Bike 2 mi · Run 0.5 mi | Apr 11, 202711:00 AM | $50$55 after Dec 19, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Relay (Team of 2 ppl) | DuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 10 mi · Run 2 miRelay or team | Apr 11, 202711:00 AM | $130$140 after Dec 19, 2026 | 2 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Duathlon fee goes up to $55 on Dec 19, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sprint: $85 until Dec 18, then $95 until Feb 19, then $110 until Mar 19, then $120 until Apr 8.
- 11-15 yrs Youth and 7-10 yrs Youth: $50 until Dec 18, then $55 until Feb 19, then $60 until Mar 19, then $65 until Apr 8.
- Sprint Relay (Team of 2 ppl): $130 until Dec 18, then $140 until Feb 19, then $150 until Mar 19, then $160 until Apr 8.
Online registration closes Apr 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the Sprint starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7000 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Columbia Duathlon ranks
- No. 1 of 50 on Largest duathlons in the US
- No. 27 of 50 on Cheapest duathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Sprint
7-10 yrs Youth
11-15 yrs Youth
Aggregated from official results for Columbia Duathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Columbia Duathlon?
At the 2026 Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:01:12 or better, the top quarter in 1:10:29, and half the field in 1:18:51; the last tenth came in after 1:41:50.
At the 2026 7-10 yrs Youth, the fastest tenth finished in 17:56 or better, the top quarter in 19:22, and half the field in 20:55; the last tenth came in after 27:39.
At the 2026 11-15 yrs Youth, the fastest tenth finished in 19:21 or better, the top quarter in 20:07, and half the field in 22:55; the last tenth came in after 33:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:05:36 |
| 20-29 | 1:16:44 | 1:00:21 |
| 30-39 | 1:15:39 | 55:09 |
| 40-49 | 1:15:56 | 56:57 |
| 50-59 | 1:15:32 | 59:41 |
| 60-69 | 1:15:46 | 1:05:52 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:10:49 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Run and bike splits at Columbia Duathlon
At the 2026 Sprint, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 6:39 to the top quarter there, 41% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical duathlon in Maryland, the median run 1 here was 0:45 slower, the bike 3:04 faster and the run 3:08 faster.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | 14:26 | 16:22 | 19:03 | 21:47+ |
| T1 | 0:56 | 1:14 | 1:33 | 2:09+ |
| Bike | 29:12 | 32:31 | 36:54 | 41:39+ |
| T2 | 0:50 | 1:10 | 1:35 | 1:58+ |
| Run | 14:51 | 17:13 | 19:45 | 23:41+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 7-10 yrs Youth, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 2:13 to the top quarter there, 72% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical duathlon in Maryland, the median run 1 here was 14:36 faster, the bike 29:03 faster and the run 18:33 faster.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | 3:21 | 3:28 | 3:42 | 4:14+ |
| T1 | 0:43 | 0:49 | 0:56 | 1:00+ |
| Bike | 9:00 | 9:42 | 10:55 | 12:52+ |
| T2 | 0:40 | 0:45 | 0:49 | 1:01+ |
| Run | 3:44 | 4:03 | 4:20 | 5:12+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Columbia Duathlon Duathlon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 320 to 227 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:24:46 to 1:18:51.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 227 (-10%) | 1:18:51 | under 1:01:12 | 48:40 |
| 2025 | 251 (-25%) | 1:23:35 | under 1:04:38 | 52:04 |
| 2024 | 334 (+4%) | 1:24:11 | under 1:04:52 | 51:31 |
| 2023 | 320 | 1:24:46 | under 1:04:57 | 55:34 |
From each year's official results for the Duathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US duathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 duathlon field finished under 1:10:29, against 1:20:51 in a typical US duathlon, so times here run 13 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 11 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 7000 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 340 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Duathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 11, 2027), 2026 (Apr 12, 2026), 2025 (Apr 13, 2025), 2024 (Apr 14, 2024), 2023 (Apr 16, 2023), 2022 (Apr 16, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Columbia Duathlon?
- Sunday, April 11, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Dec 19, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Duathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 227 athletes finished the Sprint; the median finish was 1:18:51 and the winner finished in 48:40.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 duathlon field finished under 1:10:29, against 1:20:51 in a typical US duathlon, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 7000 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046.
From the organizers
This race takes place on Columbia Gateway Drive in Columbia, MD. With only one hill on the looped course, this race is relatively flat, FAST and appropriate for all experience levels including first-timers! This race includes both an adult and youth race.
Sprint
2 Mile Run | 10 Mile Bike | 2 Mile Run
Youth - 7-10 Yr Old
0.5 Mile Run | 2 Mile Bike | 0.5 Mile Run
Youth - 11-15 Yr Old
0.5 Mile Run | 2 Mile Bike | 1 Mile Run