Columbia Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, June 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $89 · goes up to $99 on Jan 2, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 yd · Bike 10 mi · Run 3 miPool swim | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $99$109 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Super Sprint | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 yd · Bike 5 mi · Run 1.7 miPool swim | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $89$99 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Super Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $99 on Jan 2, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sprint: $99 until Jan 1, then $109 until Mar 5, then $119 until May 7, then $129 until Jun 10.
- Super Sprint: $89 until Jan 1, then $99 until Mar 5, then $109 until May 7, then $119 until Jun 10.
Online registration closes Jun 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:40 AM, and the Sprint starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
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 Triathlon ranks
- No. 45 of 50 on Largest sprint triathlons in the US
- No. 47 of 50 on Largest triathlons 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
Super Sprint
Aggregated from official results for Columbia Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Columbia Triathlon?
At the 2026 Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:06:26 or better, the top quarter in 1:13:11, and half the field in 1:21:32; the last tenth came in after 1:45:14.
At the 2026 Super Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 43:20 or better, the top quarter in 51:16, and half the field in 58:40; the last tenth came in after 1:16:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:13:00 | 1:00:06 |
| 20-29 | 1:13:59 | 1:06:22 |
| 30-39 | 1:10:49 | 1:06:43 |
| 40-49 | 1:10:20 | 1:00:33 |
| 50-59 | 1:14:34 | 1:03:24 |
| 60-69 | 1:14:50 | 1:18:53 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:22:43 |
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.
Swim, bike and run splits at Columbia Triathlon
At the 2026 Sprint, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 7:08 to the top quarter there, 50% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Maryland, the median swim here was 7:10 faster, the bike 7:56 faster and the run 0:55 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 7:12 | 8:13 | 9:59 | 11:49+ |
| T1 | 1:10 | 1:32 | 2:09 | 2:57+ |
| Bike | 31:17 | 33:55 | 37:44 | 42:21+ |
| T2 | 0:49 | 1:05 | 1:31 | 2:03+ |
| Run | 22:24 | 25:39 | 30:03 | 33:59+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Super Sprint, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 6:52 to the top quarter there, 50% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 4:06 | 4:41 | 6:01 | 7:16+ |
| T1 | 1:20 | 2:08 | 2:40 | 3:31+ |
| Bike | 19:53 | 21:51 | 25:01 | 29:43+ |
| T2 | 0:44 | 0:59 | 1:27 | 1:54+ |
| Run | 15:41 | 18:54 | 22:35 | 27:01+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 13 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Columbia Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 246 to 277 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:23:13 to 1:21:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 277 (+7%) | 1:21:32 | under 1:06:26 | 51:36 |
| 2025 | 260 (-5%) | 1:22:44 | under 1:06:11 | 50:42 |
| 2024 | 275 (+12%) | 1:21:50 | under 1:06:04 | 51:38 |
| 2023 | 246 | 1:23:13 | under 1:07:38 | 53:57 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Maryland sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:13:11, against 1:24:58 in a typical Maryland sprint triathlon, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Super Sprint Triathlon: About average for US super sprint triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 super sprint triathlon field finished under 51:16, against 51:16 in a typical US super sprint triathlon, so times here are about average.
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 June 13 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 37% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 90°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
- 6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 13, 2027), 2026 (Jun 14, 2026), 2025 (Jun 22, 2025), 2024 (Jun 16, 2024), 2023 (Jun 18, 2023), 2022 (Jun 19, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Columbia Triathlon?
- Sunday, June 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $89 before processing fees, and rises to $99 on Jan 2, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 10, 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?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 277 athletes finished the Sprint; the median finish was 1:21:32 and the winner finished in 51:36.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:13:11, against 1:24:58 in a typical Maryland sprint triathlon, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044.
From the organizers
The Columbia Triathlon is a welcoming, community-focused race set in the heart of Columbia, Maryland. Designed for both first-time triathletes and experienced racers, this event features a pool swim, scenic bike course, and paved-trail run through one of Howard County’s most active and vibrant areas. With Sprint and Super Sprint options, a safe and well-organized course, and an encouraging race-day atmosphere, the Columbia Triathlon is the perfect way to challenge yourself, try something new, and experience the excitement of triathlon close to home. Registration includes t-shirt and finisher medal. This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.
Sprint Distance - 400 Yard Pool Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run