"City-centre triathlon in Ho Chi Minh City — race through iconic streets and waterways."
🏊 Swim
River swim in Ho Chi Minh City
🚴 Bike
Rolling bike course through Ho Chi Minh City region
🏃 Run
Run course through Ho Chi Minh City
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in different locations · Surface: gravel
Weather
Typical race-day conditions: 25°C with 46% humidity.
Registration
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The Story
Ho Chi Minh City is not the first place most people think of when they imagine triathlon. But stand at the swim start. The 750m swim sends you into warm river at 25°C — warm enough that a wetsuit feels optional. The bike covers 20km of rolling with some punchy climbs terrain with 269m of climbing — enough to test your legs without breaking them. A 5km rolling run through Ho Chi Minh City that punishes anyone who left their legs on the bike. Wind averaging 24 km/h adds an invisible dimension to the bike leg. This is Ho Chi Minh City triathlon: French colonial facades along the run, tropical heat that starts at dawn, spectators who bring the same intensity as rush-hour traffic. The beauty of sprint distance: no pacing strategy survives first contact with the swim.
"I've raced all over Asia. Ho Chi Minh City is the one I keep coming back to."
What It Feels Like
A sprint-distance course in Ho Chi Minh City that suits beginners and those chasing personal bests. The course doesn't fight you — it lets you race. The city's motorbike-city energy channelled into a surprisingly calm course extends to the race itself — banh mi and fresh sugarcane juice.
🏊 The Swim
A 750m river swim at 25°C. Current adds a variable — sometimes helpful, sometimes a challenge. Read the race briefing carefully for swim direction and expected flow.
🚴 The Bike
20km of rolling terrain with 269m of climbing. Short rises break your rhythm; descents reward those who corner confidently. It's a bike course that asks for constant attention — no long steady stretches to zone out.
🏃 The Run
5km of rolling Ho Chi Minh City terrain. Just when you find a rhythm, the road tilts again. In warm 25°C conditions, the rollers add a cumulative cost that flat-course runners don't expect.
💡 Insider Tips
- → At 25°C, wetsuits may be prohibited or unnecessary. Train without yours in the weeks before the race so you're comfortable with the different buoyancy.
- → With average temperatures around 25°C, hydration strategy matters. Start sipping early on the bike — by the time you're thirsty on the run, you're already behind on fluids.
- → Average winds of 24 km/h make aerodynamics critical on the bike. Stay low, avoid deep-section front wheels in crosswind sections, and don't chase speed into a headwind — hold power, not pace.
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FAQ
What distance is the Ho Chi Minh City Triathlon Sprint? +
The Ho Chi Minh City Triathlon Sprint is a Sprint Distance distance triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run (25.75km total) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
When is the Ho Chi Minh City Triathlon Sprint? +
Typically held in September on a Sunday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
River water at 25°C average. Wetsuit rules are conditional — forbidden above 24.5°C.
How hilly is the bike course? +
269m of climbing over 20km. Profile: rolling. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
17–29°C, 46% humidity, 16% rain chance, 24 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 1h 15m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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