Starting your triathlon journey? Your guide to

Triathlon For Beginners

If you're new to triathlon, or considering taking up the sport, we have plenty of advice and information for the eager beginner. We'll break down all you need to know about the sport, from the various distances you can attempt to the equipment you'll need.
Thames Turbo Sprint Triathlon - perfect for beginner triathletes

Essential Triathlon Gear

Beginner's Kit List

You don't need to spend a fortune
but you will need a few essential items

BEGINNER TRAINING plans

Start your triathlon journey with support from two of the world's most decorated triathletes, the Brownlee Brothers

Super Sprint Triathlon -
Beginners

Sprint Triathlon -
Beginners

Olympic Triathlon -
Beginners

Sprint Duathlon - Beginners

Triathlon events for beginners

A selection of events for beginners to start their triathlon adventure

4 Jun 2023
ESP
Challenge Salou
11 Jun 2023
GBR
Challenge Wales
11 Jun 2023
FRA
Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer
2 Jul 2023
AUT
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
30 Jun-2 Jul 2023
GBR
Long Course Weekend Wales
16 Jul 2023
ESP
IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz
30 Jul 2023
GBR
Outlaw Nottingham
6 Aug 2023
GER
IRONMAN 70.3 Duisburg
19 Aug 2023
SWE
IRONMAN Kalmar
20 Aug 2023
DEN
IRONMAN Copenhagen
17 Sep 2023
UZB
Challenge Samarkand
22-24 Sep 2023
BEL
Long Course Weekend Belgium
1 Oct 2023
ESP
IRONMAN Barcelona
14 Oct 2023
ESP
Challenge Mallorca
15 Oct 2023
CRO
IRONMAN 70.3 Poreč
ALL EVENTS
4 Jun 2023
ESP
Challenge Salou
4 Jun 2023
GER
IRONMAN Hamburg
4 Jun 2023
KOR
Challenge Gunsan – Saemangeum
2-4 Jun 2023
ESP
Europe Triathlon Championships Madrid
10 Jun 2023
USA
IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder
11 Jun 2023
BEL
Challenge Geraardsbergen
11 Jun 2023
GBR
IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire
11 Jun 2023
USA
IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman
11 Jun 2023
POL
IRONMAN 70.3 Warsaw
11 Jun 2023
SUI
IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland
10-11 Jun 2023
BEL
XTERRA Belgium
11 Jun 2023
GBR
Challenge Wales
17 Jun 2023
MEX
World Triathlon Cup Huatulco
18 Jun 2023
POL
Challenge Gdansk
18 Jun 2023
AUS
IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns
ALL EVENTS