"With 8,484 finishers, Paris Olympics Triathlon is one of the biggest triathlons in the world."
🏊 Swim
River swim in Paris.
🚴 Bike
Rolling bike course in Paris.
🏃 Run
Run through Paris.
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in different locations · Surface: grass
Weather
Typical: 24°C, 50% humidity.
Registration
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The Story
Paris is not the first place most people think of when they imagine triathlon. But stand at the swim start. The 1500m swim sends you into cool flowing river at 18°C — cool enough to want a wetsuit, warm enough to swim without panic. The bike covers 40km of rolling with some punchy climbs terrain with 200m of climbing — enough to test your legs without breaking them. A 10km flat run finishes what the bike started. Wind averaging 23 km/h adds an invisible dimension to the bike leg. The city delivers: Seine-side boulevards, the Eiffel Tower appearing and disappearing between buildings, spectators who sip espresso while they cheer. A course that proves you don't need an Ironman to find your limits.
"I've raced all over Europe. Paris is the one I keep coming back to."
What It Feels Like
A Olympic-distance course in Paris that suits a wide range of athletes — accessible enough for a strong first-timer, honest enough to challenge a veteran. The city's grandeur in every kilometre extends to the race itself — croissants and café crème.
🏊 The Swim
A 1500m river swim at 18°C. Current adds a variable — sometimes helpful, sometimes a challenge. Read the race briefing carefully for swim direction and expected flow.
🚴 The Bike
40km of rolling terrain with 200m 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
10km on flat Paris streets. The course is honest — no hills to blame, no descents to coast. What you have left is what you run. In warm conditions averaging 24°C, heat management becomes pacing strategy.
💡 Insider Tips
- → At 18°C, the water is cool enough to tighten your breathing on entry. Practice cold starts — jump in, swim hard for 50m, settle into rhythm. Race day shouldn't be the first time you experience this.
- → With average temperatures around 24°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 23 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 Paris Olympics Triathlon? +
The Paris Olympics Triathlon is a Olympic Distance distance triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike, and 10km run (52km total) in Paris, France.
When is the Paris Olympics Triathlon? +
The next edition is on July 5, 2026. The race is typically held in July.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
River water at 18°C average. Wetsuit rules are conditional.
How hilly is the bike course? +
200m of climbing over 40km. Profile: rolling. Drafting allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
18–26°C, 50% humidity, 32% rain chance, 23 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 2h 30m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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