"City-centre triathlon in Prague — race through iconic streets and waterways."
🏊 Swim
River swim in Prague
🚴 Bike
Flat and fast bike course through Prague region
🏃 Run
Run course through Prague
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in different locations · Surface: grass
Weather
Typical race-day conditions: 15°C with 57% humidity.
Registration
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The Story
Race morning in Prague. The start line hums with nervous energy. The 750m swim sends you into cold flowing river at 15°C — bracing — the kind of cold that sharpens focus. The 20km bike is flat, built for speed and aero position. The 5km run is flat and fast through Prague's streets. Wind averaging 20 km/h adds an invisible dimension to the bike leg. What makes it memorable: Charles Bridge glimpses, castle-topped skyline, cobblestone echoes on the run. Thirty minutes of controlled chaos — the sprint distance at its finest.
"People underestimate sprint distance. Come to Prague and try underestimating it."
What It Feels Like
A sprint-distance course in Prague that suits beginners and those chasing personal bests. The course doesn't fight you — it lets you race. The city's Bohemian beauty on a Vltava course extends to the race itself — svíčková and a cold Pilsner Urquell.
🏊 The Swim
A 750m river swim at 15°C. Current adds a variable — sometimes helpful, sometimes a challenge. Read the race briefing carefully for swim direction and expected flow.
🚴 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 Prague streets. The course is honest — no hills to blame, no descents to coast. What you have left is what you run. In mild conditions averaging 15°C, heat management becomes pacing strategy.
💡 Insider Tips
- → Water temperature averages 15°C. Acclimatise with cold-water swims in training — your first 200m will set the tone for the entire race. A neoprene cap under your swim cap makes a real difference.
- → 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.
- → 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 Prague Sprint Triathlon? +
The Prague Sprint Triathlon is a Sprint Distance distance triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run (25.75km total) in Prague, Czech Republic.
When is the Prague Sprint Triathlon? +
Typically held in June on a Sunday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
River water at 15°C average. Wetsuits are allowed.
How hilly is the bike course? +
100m of climbing over 20km. Profile: flat. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
9–20°C, 57% humidity, 36% rain chance, 20 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 1h 15m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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