Race Format
As an off-road race, the distances can vary widely depending on the terrain available. The target distances are as follows:
- Championship/pro: 1.5 km swim, 30 km mountain biking, 11 km trail run
- Sport: 500 m swim, 15 km mountain biking, 5 km trail Run
In the United States the sport distances are often used as miles yielding a 1/2 mile (805 m) swim, 15 mile (24 km) mountain bike, and a 5-mile (8-km) trail run.
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