Olympic Distance
Just under a mile in Lady Bird Lake. Nearly twenty-five miles through urban streets, fast and technical, with Texas State Capitol as backdrop. Over six miles finishing through the heart of the city. Olympic distance is the standard that defines the complete triathlete.
Monday at Lady Bird Lake. This is where commitment becomes reality.
The Capitol City Course
0.93 Miles. 24.8 Miles. 6.2 Miles. The Test.
Your swim is three times the SuperSprint distance. Long enough that pacing matters. Long enough that open water confidence wins over strength. Cold enough (72-78°F) that wetsuits are legal and smart.
Your bike is where Olympic defines the complete triathlete. Nearly twenty-five miles of closed Austin streets. Zero drafting allowed. Technical turns that demand focus. Fast descents that reward bike handling. A course that teaches you what your body is actually capable of.
Your run is the final verdict. Over six miles on the Austin lakefront, you'll know at five miles whether you fueled correctly. At roughly six miles, you'll decide whether you're fighting or flying. At the finish, you'll understand what Olympic triathlon means.
Olympic Distance
Twelve to sixteen weeks of training. 8-12 hours per week. Early morning swims. Weekend long bikes. Structured run progression building to longer distances.
You'll learn what peak fitness feels like. You'll understand the mental game: how to push when the run gets hard. You'll practice race fueling in training so it's automatic on race day.
Olympic distance training transforms your fitness. You're building more than endurance. You're building the confidence that comes from committing to something meaningful. That's the Olympic distance difference.
Austin's flat bike course and supportive finish means you can focus entirely on execution. No excuses. Just effort and achievement.
The Course That Demands Excellence
Nothing is left to chance on Monday. Pre-race briefing covers every detail. Transition is organized and calm. Timing is real-time. Aid stations are positioned throughout the run with water, electrolyte, and medical support.
The Quick Guide answers every logistics question: parking, packet pickup, what to bring, weather plan, gear rules, timing cutoffs, and Auditorium Shores finish details.
Monday morning, you'll arrive as an athlete ready to execute the race you trained for. You'll have prepared for 85°F heat and 65% humidity. You'll have trained your nutrition strategy. You'll have visualized the course. By the time you exit the water, you'll be executing.
Olympic doesn't leave room for surprises. That's why it works.
FAQs
You have 1 hour to complete the 0.93mi swim. By 11:00 AM, you must start the final loop of the 24.8mi bike course. You must approach the finish line by 1:00 PM.
Austin water temperature is typically borderline 78°F in May. Per USAT rules, if water is below 78°F, wetsuits are legal and count for awards; at 78.1°F or warmer, wetsuits are optional but disqualify you from awards.
Our water safety team includes fully qualified lifeguards and bank-based personnel on pontoons. If you get into difficulty, lie on your back, raise your arm, and a kayak will reach you.
No, there is no swim warm-up available at the event. Arrive early to familiarize yourself with the water entry, course buoys, and conditions.
Your bike must be road-worthy and USAT-compliant with handlebar stoppers and approved helmet. All bikes must be checked in Sunday by 6:30 PM. There is no race-morning bike check-in.
