"City-centre triathlon in Da Nang — race through iconic streets and waterways."
🏊 スイム
Ocean swim in Da Nang
🚴 バイク
Bike course through Da Nang
🏃 ラン
Run through Da Nang
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in the same location · Surface: pavement
天気
Typical conditions in Da Nang
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The Story
You come to Da Nang for the racing and stay for everything else. The 1500m swim sends you into warm open ocean at 23°C — warm enough that a wetsuit feels optional. The 40km bike is flat, built for speed and aero position. The 10km run is flat and fast through Da Nang's streets. This is Da Nang triathlon: dragon bridge in the distance, palm-lined boulevards, fishing boats bobbing in the swim zone. It's a race that rewards fitness and grit in equal measure.
"I've raced all over Asia. Da Nang is the one I keep coming back to."
What It Feels Like
A olympic course that reflects Da Nang: beach town ease with Vietnamese grit. It suits a wide range of athletes — accessible enough for a strong first-timer, honest enough to challenge a veteran. Race it once and you'll understand why people return.
🏊 The Swim
A 1500m ocean swim in warm saltwater at 23°C. Conditions are typically calm, though ocean swells can appear. Sight off the buoys — the open water offers few reference points.
🚴 The Bike
40km 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
A 10km flat run through Da Nang. After the bike, flat ground feels like a gift — until the pace catches up. The run rewards negative splitting: start conservative, finish strong, pass people in the final kilometres.
💡 Insider Tips
- → At 23°C, wetsuits may be prohibited or unnecessary. Train without yours in the weeks before the race so you're comfortable with the different buoyancy.
- → 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.
- → Ocean conditions can change on race morning. Practice dolphin-diving through shore break and body-surfing to shore on the return. Sight frequently — ocean swells can push you off-line without you realising.
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FAQ
What distance is the Da Nang Triathlon Olympic? +
The Da Nang Triathlon Olympic is a Half Ironman / 70.3 distance triathlon: 1900m swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run (113km total) in Da Nang, Vietnam.
When is the Da Nang Triathlon Olympic? +
The next edition is on May 9, 2027. The race is typically held in May.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Ocean water at 23°C average. Wetsuit rules are conditional.
How hilly is the bike course? +
53m of climbing over 90km. Profile: flat. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
undefined–undefined°C, 52% humidity, 15% rain chance, 9 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 2h 30m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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