"City-centre triathlon in Milan — race through iconic streets and waterways."
🏊 スイム
River swim in Milan
🚴 バイク
Hilly bike course through Milan region
🏃 ラン
Run course through Milan
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in different locations · Surface: gravel
天気
Typical race-day conditions: 18°C with 69% humidity.
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The Story
The Milan Triathlon Olympic exists because Milan demanded it. The 1500m swim sends you into cool river at 16°C — cool enough to want a wetsuit, warm enough to swim without panic. The 40km bike packs 590m of elevation gain — a seriously hilly course that separates climbers from time-triallists. A 10km rolling run through Milan that punishes anyone who left their legs on the bike. This is Milan triathlon: canal-side transitions, Lombardy flatness, a city that values speed in everything. Not the longest day in triathlon, but one that leaves a mark.
"Every city has a marathon. Milan has a triathlon. That tells you something about this place."
What It Feels Like
A olympic course that reflects Milan: fashion-capital efficiency on a Navigli course. It suits experienced athletes who want terrain to match their training. This course rewards preparation and punishes overconfidence. Race it once and you'll understand why people return.
🏊 The Swim
A 1500m river swim at 16°C. Current adds a variable — sometimes helpful, sometimes a challenge. Read the race briefing carefully for swim direction and expected flow.
🚴 The Bike
40km with 590m of climbing — a seriously hilly course that rewards power-to-weight over pure wattage. The climbs are the race; the descents are recovery. Come with climbing legs or come with patience.
🏃 The Run
10km of rolling Milan terrain. Just when you find a rhythm, the road tilts again. In mild 18°C conditions, the rollers add a cumulative cost that flat-course runners don't expect.
💡 Insider Tips
- → At 16°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.
- → The bike has 590m of climbing — don't underestimate the cumulative toll on your legs. Keep your cadence high on the climbs and save your quads for the run. A compact crankset with a 28+ cassette is worth considering.
- → River swims can have current — check the race briefing for direction and strength. Position yourself to use the current when possible, and don't fight a cross-current directly — ferry-glide at an angle.
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FAQ
What distance is the MilanoTRI (Olympic)? +
The MilanoTRI (Olympic) is a Olympic Distance distance triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike, and 10km run (51.5km total) in Segrate, Italy.
When is the MilanoTRI (Olympic)? +
Typically held in May on a Saturday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
River water at 16°C average. Wetsuits are allowed.
How hilly is the bike course? +
590m of climbing over 40km. Profile: hilly. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
14–26°C, 69% humidity, 33% rain chance, 6 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 2h 30m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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