Top 8 most picturesque places in Russia where triathlon competitions are held

Deputy Executive Director of the Russian Triathlon Federation

Triathlon is one of the most spectacular sports, which is included in the sphere of sports and event tourism. It can also be rightfully called one of the most family-oriented sports: relatives often come to support athletes, satellite races are organized for them before the starts of the main disciplines.

The Russian Triathlon Federation has prepared the top 8 most picturesque locations of our country for classic triathlon within the city (Olympic distance, sprint), extreme triathlon (when a triathlete challenges not only himself, but also nature), as well as cross disciplines (where MTB is used within the bicycle segment).

Locations for classical disciplines

St. Petersburg

Most of the triathlon route of the European Capital of Culture takes place on Krestovsky Island and on the cable bridge over the Petrovsky fairway. The picturesque location is marked by the combination of the Neva Bay of the Gulf of Finland and the snow-white cables of the expressway bridge.

Triathlon in St. Petersburg

Sochi

The mild Black Sea climate, mesmerizing views of the subtropics from the Imereti embankment to the mountain slopes of Rosa Khutor – all this makes the Sochi triathlon route very popular.

Triathlon in Sochi

Kazan

Triathletes, following the tourist brand of the region – “Tatarstan: 1001 Pleasures”, are happy to overcome segments of the race along the most popular tourist places: Kazan Kremlin (1 of 12 preserved in Russia), Palace of Farmers, Kazan Family Center, Millennium Bridge.

Triathlon in Kazan

Locations for extreme starts

Altai region

“Everything is real” – says the slogan of one of the popular tourist regions of Russia. Here on the territory of the top 10 attractions of the region, on the Turquoise Katun, triathlon starts are held. Such competitions inspire athletes with the color of the Siberian river Katun (it is really turquoise), as well as the views along 1 of the 10 most scenic roads in the world – the Chuisky Tract.

Triathlon in Altai Krai

Khakassia

It is no coincidence that this region became the site for Russia’s first ultra-triathlon – Siberman. The route of one of the hardest triathlon routes in our country allows you to see the largest power plant in terms of installed capacity – Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP.

Triathlon in Khakassia

Locations for cross disciplines

Verkhoshizhemie, Kirov region

Highly appreciated by fans of cross duathlon. Here the complex technical performance of the track is intertwined with the natural beauty of the former Vyatka province.

Triathlon in the Kirov region

Angarsk Urban District, Irkutsk Region

For many years Angarsk Triathlon has been the most popular cross-country start, where more than 300 participants compete. The location itself – the vast territory of the Yelovsky pond among the mighty Siberian forests – contributes to this status.

Triathlon in the Irkutsk Region

Turgoyak, Chelyabinsk Region

The route of the cross-triathlon on the territory of “Turgoyak” is unique due to the lake of the same name. Running and cycling stages pass through the territory of the foothills of the Southern Urals near two ancient lakes – Inyshko and Turgoyak.

Triathlon in the Chelyabinsk Region