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Triathlons in South Carolina

South Carolina has 29 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 25 of 29 races (86%) take place between May and September, with July (8 events) the busiest month. Charleston is the busiest city with 10 races, ahead of Greenville (5) and Summerville (3).

Triathlons by month in South Carolina

Jul (8) · Jun (7) · Aug (5) · Sep (5) · Oct (2) · Nov (1) · Dec (1)

Showing 24 of 29

Clemson Triathlon
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Clemson Triathlon

June 20, 2026
Seneca, SC
Hilton Head BEACH BUM Triathlon & Duathlon
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Hilton Head BEACH BUM Triathlon & Duathlon

June 20, 2026
Hilton Head Island, SC

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2026 Clemson Triathlon

Seneca, SC

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2026 Clemson Triathlon

June 20, 2026
Seneca, SC
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 1
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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 1

June 21, 2026
Charleston, SC

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Beach Bum Triathlon

Hilton Head Island, SC

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Beach Bum Triathlon

June 21, 2026
Hilton Head Island, SC

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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

Charleston, SC

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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

June 27, 2026
Charleston, SC
MPRD Youth & Junior Triathlon
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MPRD Youth & Junior Triathlon

June 28, 2026
Mount Pleasant, SC

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Hartness Sprint Triathlon

Greenville, SC

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Hartness Sprint Triathlon

July 11, 2026
Greenville, SC
Hartness Triathlon
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Hartness Triathlon

July 11, 2026
Greenville, SC
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 2
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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 2

July 12, 2026
Charleston, SC

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Hartness Triathlon

Greenville, SC

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Hartness Triathlon

July 12, 2026
Greenville, SC

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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

Charleston, SC

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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

July 18, 2026
Charleston, SC
CCPRC Youth Triathlon
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CCPRC Youth Triathlon

July 25, 2026
Charleston, SC

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Charleston Sprint Youth Triathlon

Charleston, SC

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Charleston Sprint Youth Triathlon

July 25, 2026
Charleston, SC
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 3
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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 3

July 26, 2026
Charleston, SC

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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

Charleston, SC

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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

August 2, 2026
Charleston, SC

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2026 Andy's Race Sprint Triathlon

Greenville, SC

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2026 Andy's Race Sprint Triathlon

August 8, 2026
Greenville, SC
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 4
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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 4

August 9, 2026
Charleston, SC

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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

Charleston, SC

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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

August 22, 2026
Charleston, SC
Summerville Family YMCA Youth Tri
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Summerville Family YMCA Youth Tri

August 22, 2026
Summerville, SC

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Summerville Family YMCA Youth Tri

Summerville, SC

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Summerville Family YMCA Youth Tri

September 5, 2026
Summerville, SC
YMCA STRONG KIDS TRIATHLON
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YMCA STRONG KIDS TRIATHLON

September 7, 2026
Simpsonville, SC
Lakeside Double Sprint Triathlon
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Lakeside Double Sprint Triathlon

September 11, 2026
Greenville, SC

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Strong Kids Junior Triathlon

Simpsonville, SC

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Strong Kids Junior Triathlon

September 12, 2026
Simpsonville, SC

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Frequently asked questions

What are the standard triathlon distances?
The main distances are Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), Half-Ironman/70.3 (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run), and full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run). Browse all distances on RACE.
What do I need for my first triathlon?
At minimum you need a swimsuit, goggles, a road or tri bike, helmet, running shoes, and a race belt for your number. Many beginners start with a sprint triathlon, which can be completed in 1-2 hours.
What is the difference between sprint and Olympic triathlon?
A sprint triathlon is roughly half the distance of an Olympic triathlon. Sprints typically take 1-1.5 hours while Olympic distance races take 2-3.5 hours. Sprints are ideal for beginners.
How do I qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship?
Athletes qualify by earning a slot at an IRONMAN-branded qualifying race. Each full IRONMAN event allocates slots to age group winners. The World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
What are the biggest triathlons in the US?
The SuperTri Chicago Triathlon is the largest single triathlon event with 8,000+ athletes. IRONMAN events in Texas, Florida, Lake Placid, and Arizona draw thousands. Escape From Alcatraz is a bucket-list race. Find them all on RACE.