"Warm ocean waters and rolling hills in Medellín — a triathlete's paradise."
🏊 Swim
Ocean swim in Medellín
🚴 Bike
Rolling bike course through Medellín region
🏃 Run
Run course through Medellín
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in the same location · Surface: grass
Weather
Typical race-day conditions: 24°C with 69% humidity.
Registration
https://www.example.com/medellin-triathlon-sprint
The Story
Race morning in Medellín. The start line hums with nervous energy. The 750m swim sends you into warm ocean at 26°C — warm enough that a wetsuit feels optional. The bike covers 20km of rolling with some punchy climbs terrain with 278m of climbing — enough to test your legs without breaking them. A 5km flat run finishes what the bike started. Wind averaging 20 km/h adds an invisible dimension to the bike leg. The city delivers: valley-bowl geography, perfect year-round climate, a city transformed and racing toward the future. Short enough to hurt, long enough to matter.
"You don't come to Medellín for a fast time. You come for the experience — and then you surprise yourself."
What It Feels Like
A sprint course that reflects Medellín: eternal spring in the City of Flowers. It suits beginners and those chasing personal bests. The course doesn't fight you — it lets you race. Race it once and you'll understand why people return.
🏊 The Swim
A 750m ocean swim in warm saltwater at 26°C. Shore break can add a physical challenge on entry and exit. Sight off the buoys — the open water offers few reference points.
🚴 The Bike
20km of rolling terrain with 278m 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 on flat Medellín 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
- → Water temperatures around 26°C mean no-wetsuit conditions. Practice open-water swimming without neoprene buoyancy — your body position matters more without it. Swim skins offer marginal speed gains without thermal penalty.
- → 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 20 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 Medellín Triathlon Sprint? +
The Medellín Triathlon Sprint is a Sprint Distance distance triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run (25.75km total) in Medellín, Colombia.
When is the Medellín Triathlon Sprint? +
Typically held in September on a Saturday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Ocean water at 26°C average. Wetsuit rules are conditional — forbidden above 24.5°C.
How hilly is the bike course? +
278m of climbing over 20km. Profile: rolling. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
20–32°C, 69% humidity, 21% rain chance, 20 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 1h 15m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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