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    • Nevada and Utah Spotlight - Top Five Sprint & Olympic Triathlons in 2025

    Written by: XTERRA WETSUITS

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    In case you missed it, we’ve featured already our Top 10 sprint distance and Olympic distance triathlons in Southern California. Those races pull a lot of triathletes from Nevada, Utah and Arizona so we thought we’d remind them that they have a few of their own races. Though, I bet they are in San Diego to avoid the desert heat, and this is why you won’t find many races in the dead of the heat of summer.


    Before we forget, what’s this about a sprint and an Olympic? The main difference between a Sprint Triathlon and an Olympic Distance Triathlon is the race distance. Here’s how they compare:

    Sprint Triathlon:

    • Swim: 750 meters (0.47 miles)

    • Bike: 20 kilometers (12.4 miles)

    • Run: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)

    • Total Distance: ~25.75 kilometers (16 miles)

    Olympic Distance Triathlon:

    • Swim: 1.5 kilometers (0.93 miles)

    • Bike: 40 kilometers (24.8 miles)

    • Run: 10 kilometers (6.2 miles)

    • Total Distance: ~51.5 kilometers (32 miles)

    Let’s move onto our Top-5, and then highlight some more about Sprint and Olympic shortly.


    - May 17 – RAGE TRIATHLON, Nevada - at Lake Mead National Recreation Area - https://bbscendurance.com/rage/ - This epic desert race was started in 2001, the same year as XTERRA WETSUITS ( www.xterrawetsuits.com ) was founded. Las Vegas has a subtropical hot desert climate, typical of the Mojave Desert in which it lies. The warm transitional seasons makes the Rage Tri the perfect Spring triathlon destination in the US. Triathlon clubs from across the region gather here to launch the multisport race season early. Rage has been recognized by Nevada triathletes as the “must-do” event to open their triathlon season.


    - May 31 – SAND HOLLOW TRIATHLON, Utah – at San Hollow Park State Park -  https://bbscendurance.com/sandhollow/  The pristine waters and red sandstone create a unique racing atmosphere at Sand Hollow State Park. This venue is known for its scenic landscape and ideal water temp in June.


    This epic southern Utah race is a local’s favorite. Sand Hollow offers an Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon and Olympic Aquabike.


    Southern Utah has a dry, continental climate with warm summers and mild winters, making mid-May temperatures ideal for racing. You can expect an enjoyably cool morning as the sun beings to rise over the water. The weather is typically warm and sunny with highs between 60 and 90 degrees. Most athletes know this area because of the infamous Half distance triathlon that takes place earlier in the month.


    - June, July and August – seriously! In Nevada the average temperature in July is about 105 degrees.


    - September 27 – Kokopelli Triathlon, San Hollow Park, Utah - https://bbscendurance.com/kokopelli/ - Minutes away from Bryce Canyon, and Zion National park, Sand Hollow reservoir is a turquoise oasis engulfed in the sandstone mountain ranges in which it is surrounded. This endurance festival features an Olympic and Sprint Triathlon, as well as a Aquabike, Duathlon and a 10k/ 5k. There’s no excuse to miss this one with fun for the whole family! 


    - October 4 – Las Vegas Triathlon, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada -  https://bbscendurance.com/lasvegastri/ . The one and only Long course Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike is happening at Lake Mead, featuring iconic views of the lake that cannot be experienced anywhere else.

    Large bright buoys will guide you through a safe and professionally monitored swim course, followed by a challenging bike course though the hilly landscape of the desert, finishing with a run along the historic River Mountain Loop trail.


    - May 10 – Ironman 70.3 St. George, Utah - https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-st-george - you must be wondering why we are even mentioning this race since it is not an Olympic, and certainly not close to a sprint. Plus, it’s out of order. The reason is simply that this is the race you’ll want to do if you raced all of 2025 (see races above) and you’re ready to step it up and want to stay in Nevada or Utah.

    Key Differences of Olympic and Sprint:

    1. Distance – An Olympic triathlon is twice the distance of a Sprint triathlon.


    2. Time to Complete – A Sprint race typically takes 1 to 1.5 hours, while an Olympic triathlon takes 2 to 3 hours for most competitors.


    3. Pacing & Strategy – Since a Sprint race is shorter, athletes often go harder and faster, whereas an Olympic triathlon requires more endurance and pacing.


    4. Training Requirements – Sprint triathlons are great for beginners as they require less training time, while Olympic distances demand more endurance training. But, you really should be training so it doesn’t matter.


    5. Wetsuit of Choice – if these races are wetsuit legal, you will still be warm. We suggest you consider neoprene buoyancy pant or shorts rather than a sleeveless wetsuit. Here are our go-to recommendations. First, there’s the lava pants by xterra wetsuits - https://www.xterrawetsuits.com/products/lava-pants-special . Then, there’s the ultimate sleeveless wetsuit, the Vengeance Sleeveless, which has a capri-cut (mid-calf) - https://www.xterrawetsuits.com/products/mens-vengeance-sleeveless-special 

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