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Columbia Triathlon

June 14, 2026
Columbia, MD 21044 US

Swim, Bike & Run Course Info

This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.
 

Sprint Distance - 400 Yard Pool Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run

​Super Sprint Distance - 200 Yard Pool Swim | 5 Mile Bike | 1.8 Mile Run

RACE START

This race will use a time trail start (participants will start one person at a time). The swim will be self-seed based on your individual 100-yard pool swim time. The Sprint distance participants will be lined up first. Super Sprint participants will be lined up and start after all of the Sprint participants complete the swim portion of the race.

 

How to determine your 100 yard time

Time yourself swimming one length of a pool at 60% effort. Multiply this time by 4. This is your 100-yard time. Example: Mary swims one length of the pool in 45 seconds. It will take her 180 seconds to complete 4 lengths of the pool. Her 100-yard time is 3 minutes. Please know your time for race morning.

 

SWIM COURSE

Sprint Distance

Athletes will enter the pool feet first and will swim down and back in one lane before touching the wall and going underneath the lane rope to start your next down and back. Flip turns will not be permitted and will result in a :30 second penalty. To view the Sprint swim course map, click HERE.

 

Required Distance:

Sprint - 400 yard (16 pool lengths – see diagram below)

 

Super Sprint Distance

Athletes will enter the pool feet first and will swim down the lane and will go underneath the lane rope to start your next length swim. Flip turns will not be permitted and will result in a :30 second penalty. To view the Super Sprint swim course map, click HERE.

 

Required Distance:

Super Sprint - 200 yard (8 pool lengths – see diagram below)

WET SUIT POLICY

Wet suits are not permitted for this race.

BIKE COURSE

The bike course is rolling on well-maintained roads. The route is marked with PINK color duct tape arrows on the ground, signage, and there will be volunteer and police support at every turn. Please familiarize yourself with the route, as it is the athlete’s ultimate responsibility to know the course. There are no water stations on the bike course. To view the bike course map, click HERE.

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Required Distances:

Sprint Distance - two loops (10 miles)

Super Sprint Distance - one loops (5 miles)

NOTE: The bike course is open to vehicle traffic during the race. All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center road line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws/officers at all times.

RUN COURSE

The run loop is FLAT in elevation with only one hill. There will be one aid station on the run loop (at mile 1) offering water and Gatorade.  The route is marked with PINK color duct tape arrows on the ground, signage, and there will be a volunteer at every turn.  Please familiarize yourself with the run course, as it is the athlete’s responsibility to know the course. To view the run course map, click HERE.

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Required Distances:

Sprint Distance - two loops (3 miles)

Super Sprint Distance - one loop (1.8 miles)

 

AID STATIONS

There are no aid stations on the Bike Course. There is 1 aid station on the Run Course at mile 0.36. Super Sprint participants will pass through this aid station once. Sprint participants will pass through this aid station twice. This aid station will have water and Gatorade only. 

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