"Warm ocean waters and rolling hills in Quito — a triathlete's paradise."
🏊 Swim
Ocean swim in Quito
🚴 Bike
Rolling bike course through Quito region
🏃 Run
Run course through Quito
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in the same location · Surface: grass
Weather
Typical race-day conditions: 19°C with 44% humidity.
Registration
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The Story
You come to Quito for the racing and stay for everything else. The 750m swim sends you into bathwater-warm saltwater at 27°C — tropical-warm, like swimming in a heated pool. The bike covers 20km of gently rolling terrain with 189m of climbing — enough to test your legs without breaking them. A 5km rolling run through Quito that punishes anyone who left their legs on the bike. The city delivers: 2,800m elevation, volcanic-avenue views, thin air at the equator that rewrites pacing strategies. Short enough to hurt, long enough to matter.
"I've raced all over South America. Quito is the one I keep coming back to."
What It Feels Like
sprint-distance triathlon with Quito character. This course suits beginners and those chasing personal bests. The course doesn't fight you — it lets you race. The setting adds something no training plan can prepare you for.
🏊 The Swim
A 750m ocean swim in bathwater-warm saltwater at 27°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 189m 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
A 5km rolling run through Quito. The undulations are gentle but relentless — each small rise costs more than it should on tired legs. Keep your cadence quick on the ups and let gravity help on the downs.
💡 Insider Tips
- → Water temperatures around 27°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.
- → The bike has 189m 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.
- → Altitude affects everyone. Arrive at least 48 hours early, ideally a week. Reduce your target intensity by 5-10% compared to sea level. Hydrate aggressively — you lose more water breathing dry, thin air.
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FAQ
What distance is the Quito Triathlon Sprint? +
The Quito Triathlon Sprint is a Sprint Distance distance triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run (25.75km total) in Quito, Ecuador.
When is the Quito Triathlon Sprint? +
Typically held in September on a Saturday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Ocean water at 27°C average. Wetsuit rules are conditional — forbidden above 24.5°C.
How hilly is the bike course? +
189m of climbing over 20km. Profile: rolling. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
15–24°C, 44% humidity, 7% rain chance, 14 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 1h 15m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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