"Lake swim and rolling countryside bike in Paris, France."
🏊 Swim
Lake swim in Paris.
🚴 Bike
Flat 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
You come to Paris for the racing and stay for everything else. The 750m swim sends you into mild lake at 20°C — comfortable — cool on entry, forgotten after 200 metres. The 20km bike is flat, built for speed and aero position. A 5km flat run finishes what the bike started. Wind averaging 22 km/h adds an invisible dimension to the bike leg. This is Paris triathlon: Seine-side boulevards, the Eiffel Tower appearing and disappearing between buildings, spectators who sip espresso while they cheer. A sprint that rewards those who dare to go anaerobic and stay there.
"The swim in Paris wakes you up. The bike tests you. The run shows you who you are."
What It Feels Like
A sprint-distance course in Paris that suits beginners and those chasing personal bests. The course doesn't fight you — it lets you race. The city's grandeur in every kilometre extends to the race itself — croissants and café crème.
🏊 The Swim
A 750m freshwater lake swim at 20°C. No salt sting, no currents, just you and the distance. Lake swims reward smooth technique over brute force.
🚴 The Bike
20km of flat road — a time-trialist's playground. The absence of climbing means aerodynamic position and sustained power determine your bike split. Wind, not gradient, is the variable here.
🏃 The Run
5km 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
- → 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 22 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.
- → The flat bike course rewards aerodynamic position over raw power. Time spent in the aero bars pays dividends — a bike fit before race day is the cheapest speed you'll find.
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FAQ
What distance is the Paris Sprint Triathlon? +
The Paris Sprint Triathlon is a Sprint Distance distance triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run (26km total) in Paris, France.
When is the Paris Sprint Triathlon? +
The next edition is on July 5, 2026. The race is typically held in July.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Lake water at 20°C average. Wetsuit rules are conditional.
How hilly is the bike course? +
50m of climbing over 20km. Profile: flat. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
17–27°C, 50% humidity, 6% rain chance, 22 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 1h 12m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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