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Aquathlon

Aquathlon is a multisport race combining swimming and running. Unlike triathlon it has no bike leg; depending on temperature and rules it is usually staged as swim-run or run-swim-run. Water confidence, transitions, run pacing and total time decide the result.

LevelVariant FamilyTriathlon Family CategoryMulti-sport

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Classification

Category Multi-sport

Family Triathlon Family

Level Variant

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Aquathlon combines swimming and running in one race with a transition area.

Geeignet für Suitable for people who like endurance and want a multisport entry without bike equipment.

Cost 20-120 EUR for entry fee, swim/run gear and optional wetsuit rental. Run and swim training is often cheaper than triathlon because no bike is required. Triathlon or swim/run club depending on region.

First progress If you can swim 400-750 m safely and run 5 km, a first event is often realistic after a few weeks of transition practice.

Fitness level medium

Was du brauchst

swimming ability
swimwear/wetsuit depending on water
running shoes
race number/race belt
safe event or club

First steps

find a short local aquathlon
train safe pool or open-water swimming
try a short swim-run brick
read the race-day guide

Triathlon club, local aquathlon, swim club with run group or multisport event calendar.

Start only with reliable swimming ability; check open water, temperature, wetsuit rules and rescue cover first.

Weitere Angaben

Tags individual, outdoor, water, einzeln, wasser, aquathlon, multi-sport, triathlon-familie

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Complete swim and run segments rule-compliantly in the fastest total time.

Teilnehmer

Individuals, age groups, para and youth formats depending on event.

Teamgröße

Standard individual start; relays may exist by organiser.

Spielfeld

Pool or open water, transition area and running course.

Dauer

Distance- and format-dependent.

Wertung

Total time including transitions and penalties.

Gewinnbedingung

Fastest rule-compliant total time wins.

Ausrüstung

swim gear
optional wetsuit
running shoes
race belt

Wichtige Regelpunkte

false start
leaving the marked course
equipment/wetsuit violation
unsafe water behaviour

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

World Triathlon (World Triathlon)

Aquathlon USA Triathlon · federation · high
Aquathlon World Triathlon · federation · high
What is Aquathlon? TRI247 · blog-guide · medium