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

1 Oct 2023
ESP
IRONMAN Barcelona
14 Oct 2023
ESP
Challenge Mallorca
15 Oct 2023
CRO
IRONMAN 70.3 Poreč
26 Nov 2023
AUS
Challenge Canberra
20 Apr 2024
ESP
Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria
27 Apr 2024
TPE
Challenge Taiwan
11 May 2024
ESP
IRONMAN 70.3 Alcudia-Mallorca
2 Jun 2024
ESP
Challenge Salou
9 Jun 2024
GBR
Challenge Wales
23 Jun 2024
AUT
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
30 Jun 2024
FRA
Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer
14 Jul 2024
ESP
IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz
17 Aug 2024
SWE
IRONMAN Kalmar
18 Aug 2024
DEN
IRONMAN Copenhagen
1 Sep 2024
GER
IRONMAN 70.3 Duisburg
ALL EVENTS
1 Oct 2023
MAR
World Triathlon Cup Tanger
7 Oct 2023
ITA
World Triathlon Cup Rome
14 Oct 2023
ESP
Challenge Mallorca
14 Oct 2023
USA
IRONMAN World Championship
14 Oct 2023
CHN
World Triathlon Cup Chengdu
15 Oct 2023
USA
IRONMAN 70.3 Waco
14-15 Oct 2023
ITA
XTERRA Sardegna
15 Oct 2023
BRA
World Triathlon Cup Brasilia
21 Oct 2023
POR
IRONMAN Portugal – Cascais
21 Oct 2023
POR
IRONMAN 70.3 Portugal – Cascais
21 Oct 2023
KOR
World Triathlon Cup Tongyeong
21 Oct 2023
KSA
Super League Triathlon Championship – Neom
21-22 Oct 2023
FRA
XTERRA Tahiti
22 Oct 2023
GRE
IRONMAN 70.3 Greece
28 Oct 2023
JPN
World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki
ALL EVENTS